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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: $37,240

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $70

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,195 $34,795
Base Invoice $28,484 $33,403
CD player, remote 445  
Uconnect 8.4N 945  
Cargo cover 125  
Temporary spare tire 195  
3.2L V6 1,745  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
CD player, remote 405  
Uconnect 8.4N 860  
Cargo cover 114  
Temporary spare tire 177  
3.2L V6 1,588  
AWD 1,955  
Panoramic sunroof 1,451  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 7,050 1,720
Options (change) 6,550 1,651
Destination 995 795
Total Price $37,240 $37,310
Total Invoice $36,029 $35,849

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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: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,367
Model Year20162013
ModelCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine271hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,240$37,310
Adjustments for Features-4,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,540$37,310
Total Invoice$36,029$35,849
Adjustments for Features-4,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,482$35,849

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162013
ModelCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
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 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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
Total Value of Features$9,615$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162013
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 Weight4,044 lb.3,326 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 radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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