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Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,224

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,016

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,053

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelCherokeeCherokeeJetta
TrimLimitedOverlandSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,195 $34,695 $26,065
Base Invoice $28,484 $33,654 $24,293
Uconnect 8.4N 945    
CD player, remote 445 445  
Cargo cover 125    
Temporary spare tire 195 195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,300
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
Navigation system     1,990
Cargo net     69
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Uconnect 8.4N 860    
CD player, remote 405 405  
Cargo cover 114    
Temporary spare tire 177 177  
Panoramic sunroof 1,451 1,451 1,148
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
Navigation system     1,758
Cargo net     55
6-speed automated manual     1,099
Options (change) 5,050 3,980 4,459
Options (change) 4,595 3,621 4,060
Destination 995 995 700
Total Price $35,240 $39,670 $31,224
Total Invoice $34,074 $38,270 $29,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,255
Model Year201620162009
ModelCherokeeCherokeeJetta
TrimLimitedOverlandSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine271hp V6271hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT9T9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,240$39,670$31,224
Adjustments for Features-3,895-7,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,345$32,175$31,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$34,074$38,270$29,053
Adjustments for Features-3,766-7,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,308$31,040$29,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$732$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162009
ModelCherokeeCherokeeJetta
TrimLimitedOverlandSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,300$9,900$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,895$7,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,766-7,2300

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162009
ModelCherokeeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length182.0 in179.3 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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