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Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,095 $24,295
Base Invoice $27,154 $23,323
CD player, remote 195  
Uconnect 8.4N 795  
3.2L V6 1,495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
CD player, remote 177  
Uconnect 8.4N 723  
3.2L V6 1,360  
Panoramic sunroof 1,269  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,880 6,630
Options (change) 3,529 6,366
Destination 995 770
Total Price $32,970 $31,695
Total Invoice $31,678 $30,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,663
Model Year20142011
ModelCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine271hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,970$31,695
Adjustments for Features-3,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,970$31,695
Total Invoice$31,678$30,459
Adjustments for Features-2,8820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,796$30,459

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142011
ModelCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,540$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8820

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142011
ModelCherokeeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length182.0 in165.4 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested285070%
Total Not Requested120030%

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