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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: $43,985

Jeep Commander Limited   
Difference: $3,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,252

Jeep Commander Limited   
Difference: $2,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelCommanderExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,210 $37,855
Base Invoice $37,806 $35,268
Class IV trailer hitch 280  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,720  
RWD 0  
Package 301A   2,250
Trailer Tow Package   570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
AWD   2,000
Roof rack crossbars   120
Class IV trailer hitch 249  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 886  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,531  
RWD 0  
Package 301A   1,913
Trailer Tow Package   484
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Polished alloy wheels   506
AWD   1,820
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 2,995 9,125
Options (change) 2,666 7,881
Destination 780 825
Total Price $43,985 $47,805
Total Invoice $41,252 $43,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Commander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $424
Model Year20102012
ModelCommanderExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$43,985$47,805
Adjustments for Features0-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,985$44,385
Total Invoice$41,252$43,974
Adjustments for Features0-3,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,252$40,828

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
ModelCommanderExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Satellite TV$400 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,160$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,146

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
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 Weight5,052 lb.4,731 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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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