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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $10,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $10,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeJettaJetta
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandSELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,495 $31,195 $34,895 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $28,781 $30,454 $33,857 $20,539 $22,075
CD player, remote 495 495 495    
Uconnect 8.4N 1,195 1,195      
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,755 1,755    
Comfort / Convenience Group   1,865      
Heavy Duty Protection Group     295    
Sunroof       900  
Navigation Package         1,200
CD player, remote 450 450 450    
Uconnect 8.4N 1,087 1,087      
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,597 1,597    
Comfort / Convenience Group   1,697      
Heavy Duty Protection Group     268    
Sunroof       864  
Navigation Package         1,152
Options (change) 3,445 5,310 2,545 900 1,200
Options (change) 3,134 4,831 2,315 864 1,152
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 770 770
Total Price $34,035 $37,600 $38,535 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $33,010 $36,380 $37,267 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,636
Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeJettaJetta
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandSELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4184hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T9T9M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6506, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17225/55-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$34,035$37,600$38,535$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-7,425-10,540-10,9000-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,610$27,060$27,635$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$1,025$0$1,750
Total Invoice$33,010$36,380$37,267$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-7,201-10,198-10,5410-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,809$26,182$26,726$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$373$917$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeJettaJetta
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandSELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD w/low range $2200   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
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$225$225$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  
Terrain selector $200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Cargo organizer$100$100$100  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
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$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Skid plates $150$150  
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40   
Tow hook(s), rear $25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$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  
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $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$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$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$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, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$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$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350  
White-letter tires $0   
Total Value of Features$10,065$13,180$13,540$2,640$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,425$10,540$10,900$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,201-10,198-10,5410-144

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,812 lb.2,805 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 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
Alarm100No
Cargo net40No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested171587%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

Heavy Duty Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Skid plates150No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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