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GMC Envoy vs. Jeep Commander Review

How the GMC Envoy stacks up against the Jeep Commander - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 GMC Envoy
Price Range: $30,625 - $38,670
2010 Jeep Commander
Price Range: $29,380 - $46,110
GMC Envoy vs. Jeep Commander Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Jeep Commander over the GMC Envoy. There's no clear winner between the Jeep and the GMC Envoy in terms of hauling capacity. Towing is substantially more the Jeep Commander's forte than it is the GMC Envoy's.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Commander packs quite a punch and will knock the GMC Envoy down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Jeep Commander's tank is almost the same size as the GMC Envoy's, though the GMC Envoy's is somewhat bigger. The Jeep Commander and the GMC Envoy compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Jeep Commander for a fill-up roughly as often as the GMC Envoy.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the GMC Envoy to the dealership as the Jeep Commander. In terms of MSRP, the Jeep Commander costs substantially more than the GMC.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Envoy and the Jeep Commander quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Jeep Commander and the GMC Envoy have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the GMC Envoy.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Jeep Commander's front cabin compared to the GMC Envoy. While the rear of the GMC Envoy offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Jeep Commander, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Overview
The GMC Envoy and the Commander have the same basic warranty.

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