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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: $43,385

Jeep Commander Limited   
Difference: $12,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092021
ModelCommanderCommanderExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,885 $42,645 $52,730
Class IV trailer hitch 280    
Xenon HID headlights 500    
Power liftgate 400    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,720 1,720  
5.7L V8 820    
RWD 0    
Roof rack crossbars     140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Class IV trailer hitch 249    
Xenon HID headlights 445    
Power liftgate 356    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,531 1,531  
5.7L V8 730    
RWD 0    
Roof rack crossbars     133
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895
Options (change) 3,720 1,720 2,135
Options (change) 3,311 1,531 2,028
Destination 780 780 1,245
Total Price $43,385 $45,145 $56,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Commander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,965
Model Year200920092021
ModelCommanderCommanderExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp V8357hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18275/45-21
Total Price$43,385$45,145$56,110
Adjustments for Features0-550-8,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,385$44,595$47,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,210$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092021
ModelCommanderCommanderExplorer
TrimLimitedOverlandPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Satellite TV$400$400 
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  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,995$7,545$15,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-504-480

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092021
ModelCommanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.5 in119.1 in
Length188.5 in198.8 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height71.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,052 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.4 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom28.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft387.8 ft3

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