Dodge Durango vs. Jeep Commander
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Durango and Jeep Commander contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Durango and the Jeep Commander.
In comparing the Dodge Durango's and the Jeep Commander's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Durango has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Dodge Durango and Jeep Commander have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Durango's and the Jeep Commander's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Durango is a better car than the Jeep Commander.
Pricing: A used 2009 Dodge Durango ranges from $3,653 to $8,993 while a used 2009 Jeep Commander is priced between $3,739 to $12,992.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Dodge Durango and the Jeep Commander makes 210 horsepower. Both the Durango and the Commander are rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 540 and 422 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Durango has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Jeep Commander has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Dodge Durango has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,130
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$26,093
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,860 - $31,890
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,480
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,328
Price Range:
$3,653 - $8,993
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$8,764
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$6,199 - $14,463
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
161,041
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,734
Price Range:
$3,739 - $12,992
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
162,982
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Dodge Durango Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Jeep Commander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Durango
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Commander
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 14.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Dodge Durango Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 34Ranking
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4 out of / 10Ranking
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5 out of / 16Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 34Ranking
7 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 30Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
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16 out of / 34Ranking
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16 out of / 32Ranking
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20 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
22 out of / 67Ranking
22 out of / 34Ranking
23 out of / 34Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
24 out of / 34Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 34Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 34Ranking
30 out of / 56Ranking
30 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 34Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
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44 out of / 56Ranking
46 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Ranking
56 out of / 67Ranking
61 out of / 67Jeep Commander Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Dodge Durango Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SLT
Jeep Commander Trim Levels
Limited, Overland, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3800 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 540 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.6 inches
Cargo Space:
20.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
102.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
175.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
7.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4650 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
73.5 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
119.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4541 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
75.6 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat
Gray
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Green
City Teal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
White
Bright White Clearcoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Modern Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Light Graystone Pearl Coat
Green
Jeep Green Metallic Clear Coat / Olive Green Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Red Rock Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Stone White Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark / Light Slate Gray Cloth
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray
Beige
Khaki