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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,345

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,974

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerCommander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $35,785
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $32,689
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,200
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,200
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325  
Class IV trailer hitch     255
Bluetooth cell phone link     275
Polished alloy wheels     820
5.7L V8     845
Quadra-Drive II     650
AWD w/low range     2,620
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,056
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,056
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117  
Class IV trailer hitch     224
Bluetooth cell phone link     242
Polished alloy wheels     722
5.7L V8     744
Quadra-Drive II     572
AWD w/low range     2,331
Options (change) 12,860 9,165 7,865
Options (change) 11,150 8,011 6,947
Destination 785 785 695
Total Price $42,890 $42,345 $44,345
Total Invoice $39,208 $38,974 $40,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Commander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $421
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerCommander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8330hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/65-17
Total Price$42,890$42,345$44,345
Adjustments for Features00-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,890$42,345$42,390
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$39,208$38,974$40,331
Adjustments for Features00-1,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,208$38,974$38,553
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander

Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerCommander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,250$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,778

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerCommander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.5 in
Length193.4 in188.5 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height72.8 in71.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.5,169 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in47.4 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in28.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft36.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft336.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft368.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Limited

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Quadra-Drive II
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Limited-slip front differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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