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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: $40,230

Jeep Commander Limited   
Difference: $6,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,684

Jeep Commander Limited   
Difference: $6,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelCommanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,785 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $32,689 $35,622 $40,191
Class IV trailer hitch 255    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Navigation system 1,200   795
Polished alloy wheels 820 595  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Cargo tray   100 100
Cargo cover   130 130
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Package 301A   2,600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Class IV trailer hitch 224    
Bluetooth cell phone link 242    
Navigation system 1,056   694
Polished alloy wheels 722 519  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,056    
Trailer Tow Package   497 497
Cargo tray   87 87
Cargo cover   114 114
Roof rack crossbars   122 122
Package 301A   2,269  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741
Options (change) 3,750 7,725 5,325
Options (change) 3,300 6,741 4,647
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $40,230 $46,820 $49,320
Total Invoice $36,684 $43,258 $45,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Commander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,220
Model Year200620152015
ModelCommanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,230$46,820$49,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,630-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,230$43,190$45,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525
Total Invoice$36,684$43,258$45,733
Adjustments for Features0-3,354-3,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,684$39,904$42,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,486

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620152015
ModelCommanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,275$9,905$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,354-3,343

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
ModelCommanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in112.6 in
Length188.5 in197.1 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height71.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,582 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.4 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom28.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested142567%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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