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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $325

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedOverlandR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,795 $34,095 $34,590
Base Invoice $29,073 $33,115 $33,207
Uconnect 8.4N 1,295    
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
AWD 1,500 1,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,755  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   345  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Uconnect 8.4N 1,178    
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
AWD 1,475 1,526  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,597  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   314  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 6,295 5,345 1,500
Options (change) 5,838 5,025 1,440
Destination 1,095 1,095 770
Total Price $37,185 $40,535 $36,860
Total Invoice $36,006 $39,235 $35,417

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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: $5,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,843
Model Year201820182012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedOverlandR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine271hp V6271hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,185$40,535$36,860
Adjustments for Features-5,610-8,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,575$32,275$36,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0
Total Invoice$36,006$39,235$35,417
Adjustments for Features-5,432-7,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,574$31,240$35,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedOverlandR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire $225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0$0 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $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 
USB port$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 rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,500$13,150$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,610$8,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,432-7,9950

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
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
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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