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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: $42,940

Jeep Commander Limited   
Difference: $40

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,617

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelCommanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,020 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,788 $27,518 $29,578
Class IV trailer hitch 280    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 900    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200 1,295 1,295
White-letter tires 190    
AWD w/low range 2,620    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Class IV trailer hitch 246    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 792    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,056 1,101 1,101
White-letter tires 167    
AWD w/low range 2,357    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 5,190 12,135 10,435
Options (change) 4,618 10,454 9,009
Destination 730 645 645
Total Price $42,940 $42,980 $43,595
Total Invoice $39,136 $38,617 $39,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Commander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,094
Model Year200820062006
ModelCommanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$42,940$42,980$43,595
Adjustments for Features-1,77000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,170$42,980$43,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$39,136$38,617$39,232
Adjustments for Features-1,61300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,523$38,617$39,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
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 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Remote start$150  
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
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,020$5,250$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,61300

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
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 Weight5,047 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

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
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%
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%
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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