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Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCherokeeJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,095 $23,745
Base Invoice $27,154 $22,795
CD player, remote 195  
Uconnect 8.4N 795  
3.2L V6 1,495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Autobahn Package   2,050
Navigation system   900
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
CD player, remote 177  
Uconnect 8.4N 723  
3.2L V6 1,360  
Panoramic sunroof 1,269  
Autobahn Package   1,968
Navigation system   864
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,880 4,425
Options (change) 3,529 4,188
Destination 995 770
Total Price $32,970 $28,940
Total Invoice $31,678 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,047
Model Year20142012
ModelCherokeeJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine271hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,970$28,940
Adjustments for Features-5,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,795$28,940
Total Invoice$31,678$27,753
Adjustments for Features-4,9720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,706$27,753

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142012
ModelCherokeeJetta
TrimLimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,615$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9720

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142012
ModelCherokeeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length182.0 in182.2 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height65.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft315.5 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 Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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