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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: $5,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $5,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,495 $31,195 $34,895 $25,540
Base Invoice $28,781 $30,454 $33,857 $24,517
CD player, remote 495 495 495  
Uconnect 8.4N 1,195 1,195    
Cargo cover 145 145 145  
Temporary spare tire 215   215  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,755 1,755 1,750
Comfort / Convenience Group   1,865    
Navigation system       830
CD player, remote 450 450 450  
Uconnect 8.4N 1,087 1,087    
Cargo cover 132 132 132  
Temporary spare tire 196   196  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,597 1,597 1,681
Comfort / Convenience Group   1,697    
Navigation system       796
Options (change) 3,805 5,455 2,610 2,580
Options (change) 3,462 4,963 2,375 2,477
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 770
Total Price $34,395 $37,745 $38,600 $28,890
Total Invoice $33,338 $36,512 $37,327 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $435
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4184hp I4184hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T9T9M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6506, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,395$37,745$38,600$28,890
Adjustments for Features-6,200-9,165-9,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,195$28,580$29,300$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$1,105$0
Total Invoice$33,338$36,512$37,327$27,764
Adjustments for Features-6,009-8,866-8,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,329$27,646$28,334$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$317$1,005$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeJetta SportWagen
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD w/low range $2200  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Crawl control $500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Full-size spare tire $225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Terrain selector $200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Wiper de-icer$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plates $150  
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Tow hook(s), rear $25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$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 $350 
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$8,415$11,380$11,515$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,200$9,165$9,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,009-8,866-8,9930

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20172012
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
Cargo net40No
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 Requested161582%

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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