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Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,715

Jeep Commander Limited   
Difference: $260

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,776

Jeep Commander Limited   
Difference: $391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelCommanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,785 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $32,689 $29,319 $32,901
Class IV trailer hitch 255    
White-letter tires 190    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,200 2,505 1,995
5.7L V8 845    
Quadra-Drive II 650    
AWD w/low range 2,620    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Convenience Package   995  
Third Row Power Package   1,995  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,320
Sunroof   850 850
Class IV trailer hitch 224    
White-letter tires 167    
Bluetooth cell phone link 242    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,056 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,056 2,129 1,696
5.7L V8 744    
Quadra-Drive II 572    
AWD w/low range 2,331    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Convenience Package   846  
Third Row Power Package   1,696  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 7,235 11,545 8,045
Options (change) 6,392 10,033 7,058
Destination 695 815 815
Total Price $43,715 $43,975 $44,410
Total Invoice $39,776 $40,167 $40,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Commander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,451
Model Year200620092009
ModelCommanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine330hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$43,715$43,975$44,410
Adjustments for Features-1,16500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,550$43,975$44,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435
Total Invoice$39,776$40,167$40,774
Adjustments for Features-1,06000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,716$40,167$40,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$607

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620092009
ModelCommanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $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 
Folding third row seats$600  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,480$6,315$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,06000

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
ModelCommanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in113.7 in
Length188.5 in193.4 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height71.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,169 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.4 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom28.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Limited

Quadra-Drive II
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Limited-slip front differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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