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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: $33,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $1,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,143

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $1,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedOverlandTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,195 $34,695 $30,345
Base Invoice $28,484 $33,654 $29,131
CD player, remote 445 445  
Uconnect 8.4N 945    
Temporary spare tire 195 195  
Cargo cover 125    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
Lighting Package     995
Cargo net     100
Door sill trim plates     240
6-speed automated manual     1,100
CD player, remote 405 405  
Uconnect 8.4N 860    
Temporary spare tire 177 177  
Cargo cover 114    
Panoramic sunroof 1,451 1,451  
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
Lighting Package     856
Cargo net     80
Door sill trim plates     200
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 5,050 3,980 2,435
Options (change) 4,595 3,621 2,192
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $35,240 $39,670 $33,600
Total Invoice $34,074 $38,270 $32,143

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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: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $254
Model Year201620162015
ModelCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedOverlandTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine271hp V6271hp V6150hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,240$39,670$33,600
Adjustments for Features-2,260-5,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,980$33,810$33,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$34,074$38,270$32,143
Adjustments for Features-2,185-5,6530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,889$32,617$32,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$728$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162015
ModelCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedOverlandTDI SEL
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 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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 
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$9,375$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$5,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,185-5,6530

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,811 lb.3,440 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 information25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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