| Model Year | 2009--2010-2007-2008-2007 | 2009--2010-2007-2008-2007 | 2009--2010-2007-2008-2007 |
| Model | Commander | Commander | Commander |
| Trim | Sport | Limited | Overland |
| Engines | |||
| Transmissions | |||
| Drivetrains | |||
| Tires | |||
| Audio Systems | |||
| Accessories | |||
| Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||
| Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||
| Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | |||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||
| Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||
| Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |||
| Homelink. | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Rear disc brakes. | |||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | |||
| Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | |||
| Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||
| Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||
| Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | |||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||
| Automatically applies a front brake to counteract sway induced by a trailer. | |||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Hitch rated for up to 10,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||
| Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | |||
| Usually part of an overhead console. | |||
| Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | |||
| No crossbars. | |||
| Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||
| Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | |||
| Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | |||
| Climate Control | |||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||
| Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||
| Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||
| Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||
| Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | |||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||
| A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | |||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||
| When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||
| Exterior | |||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
| Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||
| One or more glass panels in the roof that cannot be opened or removed. | |||
| Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |||
| Prevent underbody damage when off-roading. | |||
| Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |||
| Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |||
| Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||
| Infotainment | |||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||
| Includes CD player. | |||
| Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||
| A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |||
| Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||
| Screen-based navigation system. | |||
| XM or Sirius with one-year subscription. | |||
| Sirius. | |||
| Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |||
| Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||
| High beams automatically turned on and off. | |||
| Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||
| Front row reading lights. | |||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||
| Reports engine speed. | |||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||
| Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||
| Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | |||
| No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||
| Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||
| Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||
| Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||
| Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | |||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
| The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black. | |||
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