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Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $4,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $4,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedTrailhawkTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,895 $30,395 $25,540
Base Invoice $28,192 $29,657 $24,517
CD player, remote 345 345  
Uconnect 8.4N 845 845  
Cargo cover 75 75  
Temporary spare tire 195    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,750
Comfort / Convenience Group   1,645  
Navigation system     830
CD player, remote 314 314  
Uconnect 8.4N 769 769  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Temporary spare tire 177    
Panoramic sunroof 1,451 1,451 1,681
Comfort / Convenience Group   1,497  
Navigation system     796
Options (change) 3,055 4,505 2,580
Options (change) 2,779 4,099 2,477
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $32,945 $35,895 $28,890
Total Invoice $31,966 $34,751 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,402
Model Year201520152012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedTrailhawkTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4184hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,945$35,895$28,890
Adjustments for Features-5,700-8,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,245$27,230$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0
Total Invoice$31,966$34,751$27,764
Adjustments for Features-5,531-8,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,435$26,362$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$73$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201520152012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedTrailhawkTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD w/low range $2200 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Crawl control $500 
Full-size spare tire $225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Terrain selector $200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plates $150 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Tow hook(s), rear $25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
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 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75 
Floor mats$75 $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,715$10,680$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,700$8,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,531-8,3890

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20152012
ModelCherokeeJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length182.0 in179.3 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,812 lb.3,229 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 radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested157582%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

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