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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: $32,885

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $2,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,388

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $2,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedTrailhawkSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,895 $30,395 $29,970
Base Invoice $28,192 $29,657 $28,772
Uconnect 8.4N 845 845  
CD player, remote 345 345  
Technology Group 1,495 1,495  
SafetyTec Group 995 995  
Temporary spare tire 195    
Cargo cover 75 75  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Comfort / Convenience Group   1,645  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.     1,995
Cargo net     100
Uconnect 8.4N 769 769  
CD player, remote 314 314  
Technology Group 1,360 1,360  
SafetyTec Group 905 905  
Temporary spare tire 177    
Cargo cover 68 68  
Panoramic sunroof 1,451 1,451  
Comfort / Convenience Group   1,497  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.     1,716
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 5,545 6,995 2,095
Options (change) 5,044 6,364 1,796
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $35,435 $38,385 $32,885
Total Invoice $34,231 $37,016 $31,388

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $806
Model Year201520152017
ModelCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedTrailhawkSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4184hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,435$38,385$32,885
Adjustments for Features-1,985-5,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,450$33,385$32,885
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0
Total Invoice$34,231$37,016$31,388
Adjustments for Features-1,918-4,8220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,313$32,194$31,388
Cost Above Minimum$119$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152017
ModelCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedTrailhawkSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD w/low range $2200 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Crawl control $500 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire $225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Terrain selector $200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plates $150 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Tow hook(s), rear $25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75 
Floor mats$75 $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,625$8,640$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$5,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,918-4,8220

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
ModelCherokeeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length182.0 in179.6 in
Width73.2 in70.8 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,812 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested245092%
Total Not Requested2008%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested70036%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested245092%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested235078%
Total Not Requested65022%

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