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2008 Ford Explorer

2008 Jeep Commander

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  2008 Ford Explorer XLT 2008 Jeep Commander Limited 2008 Nissan Pathfinder S
MSRP
$26,495
$28,330
$26,980
Invoice $24,771 $26,054 $25,283
MPG
City/Highway
13/20 13/19 12/22
Rating 8.2 8 7.6
Bottomline As the perennial best-selling truck-based SUV, the Ford Explorer is still the one to beat. The 2008 Jeep Commander is good Jeep (a trail-capable vehicle), but it's not a great people mover. If you tow and off-road with the family, the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is one of the better traditional truck-based SUVs available.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Independent rear suspension
  • Interior styling
  • Stable handling
  • Power-folding third-row seat

Dislikes:

  • Ride isn't as smooth as car-based crossovers
  • V-6 engine noise

Likes:

  • Excellent off-road manners
  • Jeep styling
  • Towing ability
  • HEMI acceleration
  • Quiet cabin

Dislikes:

  • Second- and third-row seats are tight
  • Limited rear visibility
  • Ride gets unsettled over broken pavement
  • Low mileage with any engine

Likes:

  • Responsive V-6 and five-speed automatic
  • Impressive towing ability
  • Off-road toughness
  • Available tech features such as Bluetooth and Music Box

Dislikes:

  • Rather hard ride
  • Skimpy front seats
  • Stability control isn’t standard
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