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Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Wrangler Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Wrangler Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,770

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $370

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,384

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $1,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelCherokeeWranglerWrangler
TrimLimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,495 $30,745 $33,570
Base Invoice $28,781 $29,028 $31,599
AWD w/low range 3,205    
CD player, remote 495    
Trailer Tow Group 795    
Uconnect 8.4N 1,195    
Engine-block heater 115 95 95
3.2L V6 1,745    
Media Center 730N   1,845 1,845
Class II trailer hitch   295 320
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,125 1,125
Leather seating surfaces   900 900
Polished alloy wheels   695  
Remote start   495 495
Automatic climate control, front   155 155
Front side airbags   495 495
AWD w/low range 3,052    
CD player, remote 450    
Trailer Tow Group 723    
Uconnect 8.4N 1,087    
Engine-block heater 105 85 85
3.2L V6 1,588    
Media Center 730N   1,642 1,642
Class II trailer hitch   263 285
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,001 1,001
Leather seating surfaces   801 801
Polished alloy wheels   619  
Remote start   441 441
Automatic climate control, front   138 138
Front side airbags   441 441
Options (change) 7,550 6,100 5,430
Options (change) 7,005 5,431 4,834
Destination 1,095 925 925
Total Price $38,140 $37,770 $39,925
Total Invoice $36,881 $35,384 $37,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,130
Model Year201720122012
ModelCherokeeWranglerWrangler
TrimLimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionT9T5T5
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$38,140$37,770$39,925
Adjustments for Features-4,7850-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,355$37,770$39,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,555
Total Invoice$36,881$35,384$37,358
Adjustments for Features-4,6270-561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,254$35,384$36,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year201720122012
ModelCherokeeWranglerWrangler
TrimLimitedUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Crawl control$500  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear defrost$200  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)  $0
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable front differential  $150
Lockable rear differential  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Rear spoiler$200  
Removable soft top $2000$2000
Skid plates $150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power mirrors$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,490$6,705$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,785$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6270-561

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20172012
ModelCherokeeWrangler
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length182.0 in184.4 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height65.7 in72.3 in
Curb Weight4,106 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft382.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested22536%
Total Not Requested40064%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

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