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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: $42,730

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,300

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerCommander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $42,645
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $39,051
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
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  
Remote start 385 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,720
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
AWD w/low range     3,465
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
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  
Remote start 326 326  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,531
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
AWD w/low range     3,163
Options (change) 13,245 9,550 5,185
Options (change) 11,476 8,337 4,694
Destination 785 785 780
Total Price $43,275 $42,730 $48,610
Total Invoice $39,534 $39,300 $44,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $783
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerCommander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8357hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$43,275$42,730$48,610
Adjustments for Features00-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,275$42,730$43,760
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$39,534$39,300$44,525
Adjustments for Features00-4,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,534$39,300$40,083
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerCommander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedOverland
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
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 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Satellite TV  $400
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,125$5,125$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,442

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander

Model Year20082009
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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
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 Overland

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Limited-slip front differential500No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
Skid plates150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1340100%

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