2006 Jeep Commander: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $27,540 -$38,405
- Invoice: $25,351 -$35,045
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2006 Jeep Commander. See if the 2006 Jeep Commander is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2006 Jeep Commander |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Limited |
| Arrival Date: | 06/01/2006 |
| Engine: | ohv V8 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 38,405 |
| Price as Tested: | 44,950 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3829 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 4402 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 573 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 46.689 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 12.27 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Dark Khaki Pearl Paint, Electronic Infotainment Group(Rear Overhead Console, Rear Seat Entertainment Video System), Trailer Tow Group IV, Off-Road Group (Skid Plate Group, Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield, Transfer Plate Skid Plate Shield, Front Suspension Skid plate), 5.7-Liter HEMI engine, Engine Block Heater, GPS Navigation Radio, U-Connect, 17-inch aluminum wheels
From the Back Seat
Ed Piotrowski
Flush. That's the sound of the research and development dollars that were put into unleashing this atrocity of an SUV on the marketplace. Real-world fuel economy under 14 mpg, a nearly $45,000 price for our Limited tester, and cramped rear accomodations have Commander hobbling out of the starting gate. And the buying public has responded accordingly. Recent Automotive News sales data shows Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon combined outselling Commander almost 4 to 1. I'd like to write Commander's epitaph when it gets the big, ugly axe (hopefully sooner rather than later). To borrow from one of my favorite TV shows: Commader - We are richer for having lost it.
John Biel
With $6500 worth of options--including a thirsty 5.7-liter V8--our test Commander Limited stickered at just 50 bucks shy of $45,000 delivered. (Trust us: You'll wave that extra fifty bye-bye on your first tank of gas.) If you've got to tow, you might need the 5.7 Hemi's power. But for something remotely approximating economical family transport, one of the lieutenant Commanders might be more the ticket.
Kirk Bell
Commander manages to combine atrocious fuel economy with outrageous pricing. Hmm. I wonder why this thing isn't selling. As equipped, our tester was a couple bucks shy of $45K. Sure, that's loaded, but it costs $39.5K just to get the AWD Limited with the Hemi. For that money, I'd expect a lot more luxury (at least some padded surfaces on the dash), more rear seat room, and something to make this vehicle stand out. For less than $40K, you can buy the better driving and more luxurious midsize Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX, Lexus RX350, Infiniti FX, or Volvo XC90, or the larger and more fuel efficient GMC Yukon, Chevy Tahoe.
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