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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: $41,995

Jeep Commander Limited   
Difference: $7,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,254

Jeep Commander Limited   
Difference: $8,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelCommanderCommanderExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,020 $40,200 $41,300
Base Invoice $33,788 $36,618 $39,442
Class IV trailer hitch 280    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 900    
Power liftgate 400    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 820    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200 1,200  
5.7L V8 645    
RWD 0    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     570
Rear bumper protector     75
Cargo tray     100
Roof rack crossbars     140
AWD     2,000
Polished alloy wheels     595
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Class IV trailer hitch 246    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 792    
Power liftgate 352    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 722    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,056 1,056  
5.7L V8 568    
RWD 0    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     542
Rear bumper protector     71
Cargo tray     95
Roof rack crossbars     133
AWD     1,910
Polished alloy wheels     565
Panoramic sunroof     1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895
Options (change) 4,245 1,200 7,070
Options (change) 3,736 1,056 6,726
Destination 730 730 945
Total Price $41,995 $42,130 $49,315
Total Invoice $38,254 $38,404 $47,113

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Commander Overland
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,317
Model Year200820082016
ModelCommanderCommanderExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine330hp V8330hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$41,995$42,130$49,315
Adjustments for Features0-300-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$41,830$43,385
Cost Above Minimum$165$0$0
Total Invoice$38,254$38,404$47,113
Adjustments for Features0-273-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,254$38,131$41,448
Cost Above Minimum$123$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082016
ModelCommanderCommanderExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,565$6,865$12,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-273-5,665

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
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 Weight5,052 lb.4,633 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
Jeep Commander Limited

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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