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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: $44,345

Jeep Commander Limited   
Difference: $5,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,331

Jeep Commander Limited   
Difference: $6,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerCommander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $35,785
Base Invoice $39,442 $32,689
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Cargo tray 100  
Cargo cover 130  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Polished alloy wheels 595 820
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Class IV trailer hitch   255
Bluetooth cell phone link   275
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,200
Navigation system   1,200
5.7L V8   845
Quadra-Drive II   650
AWD w/low range   2,620
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Cargo tray 95  
Cargo cover 124  
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Polished alloy wheels 565 722
AWD 1,910  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Class IV trailer hitch   224
Bluetooth cell phone link   242
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,056
Navigation system   1,056
5.7L V8   744
Quadra-Drive II   572
AWD w/low range   2,331
Options (change) 7,125 7,865
Options (change) 6,779 6,947
Destination 945 695
Total Price $49,370 $44,345
Total Invoice $47,166 $40,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Commander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,947
Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerCommander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6330hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/65-17
Total Price$49,370$44,345
Adjustments for Features-4,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,300$44,345
Total Invoice$47,166$40,331
Adjustments for Features-3,8880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,278$40,331

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerCommander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,470$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8880

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerCommander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.5 in
Length198.3 in188.5 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height70.0 in71.9 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.5,169 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in47.4 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in28.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft36.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft336.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft368.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Jeep Commander specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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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