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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: $7,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,684

Jeep Commander Limited   
Difference: $8,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelCommanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,785 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $32,689 $39,800 $50,839
Class IV trailer hitch 255    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Polished alloy wheels 820 595  
Navigation system 1,200    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570  
Cargo cover   130 130
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Class IV trailer hitch 224    
Bluetooth cell phone link 242    
Polished alloy wheels 722 565  
Navigation system 1,056    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,056    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542  
Cargo cover   124 124
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 3,750 5,025 2,265
Options (change) 3,300 4,774 2,152
Destination 695 945 945
Total Price $40,230 $47,645 $56,445
Total Invoice $36,684 $45,519 $53,936

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Commander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,029
Model Year200620172017
ModelCommanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V8280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,230$47,645$56,445
Adjustments for Features0-5,030-11,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,230$42,615$45,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,435
Total Invoice$36,684$45,519$53,936
Adjustments for Features0-4,806-10,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,684$40,713$43,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,335

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620172017
ModelCommanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
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$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers $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  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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$100
Total Value of Features$6,090$11,120$17,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,030$11,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,806-10,888

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062017
ModelCommanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in112.6 in
Length188.5 in198.3 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height71.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,582 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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