Honda Pilot vs. Jeep Commander
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot and the Jeep Commander.
When comparing the Honda Pilot's and the Jeep Commander's specifications and ratings, the Honda Pilot has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Jeep Commander has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Honda Pilot's and the Jeep Commander's specifications and ratings, the Honda Pilot is a better car than the Jeep Commander.
Pricing: A used 2010 Honda Pilot ranges from $5,941 to $13,992 while a used 2010 Jeep Commander is priced between $4,911 to $13,052.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Pilot’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Jeep Commander base engine makes 210 horsepower. The Pilot is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 483 miles. The Commander is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. This gives the Honda Pilot the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Jeep Commander. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$26,688
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$20,845 - $31,740
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$31,575
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,536
Price Range:
$5,941 - $13,992
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$9,794
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$6,396 - $16,926
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
58
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
173,375
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,312
Price Range:
$4,911 - $13,052
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
156,914
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Honda Pilot Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Jeep Commander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Pilot
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:
16.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 16.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Honda Pilot Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 34Ranking
4 out of / 34Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 34Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 34Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 34Ranking
13 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 34Ranking
16 out of / 30Ranking
17 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 34Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 34Ranking
20 out of / 34Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
21 out of / 67Ranking
22 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 56Ranking
23 out of / 34Ranking
24 out of / 34Ranking
24 out of / 34Ranking
32 out of / 67Ranking
40 out of / 67Ranking
47 out of / 67Ranking
50 out of / 56Jeep Commander Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Pilot Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, EX-L w/DVD, LX, Touring w/Navi, Touring w/Navi w/DVD
Jeep Commander Trim Levels
Limited, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 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:
250 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
253 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 483 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
Trailer Hitch:
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
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
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 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62.2 inches
Cargo Space:
18 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
171.7 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:
4319 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
71 inches
Length:
190.9 inches
Wheelbase:
109.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4504 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 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/65R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Mocha Metallic
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Bali Blue Pearl
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Red
Dark Cherry Pearl
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Modern Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Not available
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Stone White Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Gray
Grey
Interior Colors
Beige
Khaki
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Dark Slate Gray
