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Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCherokeePassat
TrimOverlandV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,095 $32,950
Base Invoice $33,115 $31,600
Temporary spare tire 215  
3.2L V6 1,745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755  
Rear spoiler   375
Temporary spare tire 196  
3.2L V6 1,588  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,715 375
Options (change) 3,381 300
Destination 1,095 770
Total Price $38,905 $34,095
Total Invoice $37,591 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Overland
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,113
Model Year20182012
ModelCherokeePassat
TrimOverlandV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine271hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,905$34,095
Adjustments for Features-6,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,660$34,095
Total Invoice$37,591$32,670
Adjustments for Features-6,0340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,557$32,670

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
ModelCherokeePassat
TrimOverlandV6 SEL Premium
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0 
App support$0 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,825$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0340

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
ModelCherokeePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length182.0 in191.6 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height65.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.9 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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