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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $13,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $13,324

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Model Year2016201620162006
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLatitudeLimitedOverlandGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,295 $29,195 $34,695 $18,390
Base Invoice $24,818 $28,484 $33,654 $17,138
Cold Weather Group 695      
Cargo cover 125 125    
CD player, remote 445 445 445  
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745 1,745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Comfort / Convenience Group 1,745      
Stability control       280
Cold Weather Package       150
Cargo net       69
All-weather floor mats       99
Cold Weather Group 632      
Cargo cover 114 114    
CD player, remote 405 405 405  
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588 1,588  
Panoramic sunroof 1,451 1,451 1,451  
Comfort / Convenience Group 1,588      
Stability control       247
Cold Weather Package       133
Cargo net       55
All-weather floor mats       64
Options (change) 6,350 3,910 3,785 598
Options (change) 5,778 3,558 3,444 499
Destination 995 995 995 630
Total Price $32,640 $34,100 $39,475 $19,618
Total Invoice $31,591 $33,037 $38,093 $18,267

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,167
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLatitudeLimitedOverlandGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine271hp V6271hp V6271hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6506, 10200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18195/65-15
Total Price$32,640$34,100$39,475$19,618
Adjustments for Features-7,395-8,410-12,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,245$25,690$26,815$19,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$1,570$0
Total Invoice$31,591$33,037$38,093$18,267
Adjustments for Features-7,157-8,148-12,2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,434$24,889$25,876$18,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$1,442$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLatitudeLimitedOverlandGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350 $350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Engine-block heater$35   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
HD radio  $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Total Value of Features$9,110$10,125$14,375$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,395$8,410$12,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,157-8,148-12,2170

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162006
ModelCherokeeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.9 in
Length182.0 in164.9 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height65.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Latitude

Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested30049%
Total Not Requested31051%
Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
Cargo net40Yes
Proximity key250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested402%
Total Not Requested225098%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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