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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: $31,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $7,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimTrailhawkOverlandSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,995 $34,095 $30,245
Technology Group 1,645 1,645  
Quick Order Package L 2,995    
Uconnect 8.4N 1,295    
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,755  
Temporary spare tire   215  
Cargo net     100
All-weather floor mats     235
Technology Group 1,497 1,497  
Quick Order Package L 2,725    
Uconnect 8.4N 1,178    
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,597  
Temporary spare tire   196  
Cargo net     80
All-weather floor mats     185
Options (change) 7,690 3,615 335
Options (change) 6,997 3,290 265
Destination 1,095 1,095 850
Total Price $39,780 $38,805 $31,430

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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: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,654
Model Year201820182018
ModelCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimTrailhawkOverlandSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4184hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,780$38,805$31,430
Adjustments for Features-7,870-6,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,910$32,750$31,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$840$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182018
ModelCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimTrailhawkOverlandSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 mat  $40
Cargo net$40 $40
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 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$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 
Alexa integration$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats $75$75
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  
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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 
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$11,865$10,050$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,870$6,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,589-5,8510

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelCherokeeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length182.0 in179.8 in
Width73.2 in70.8 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,812 lb.3,054 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 Trailhawk

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Quick Order Package L
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested87549%
Total Not Requested91051%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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