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Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,055

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $7,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,635

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $6,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeRoutan
TrimLimitedOverlandSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,195 $34,695 $44,280
Base Invoice $28,484 $33,654 $42,465
CD player, remote 445 445  
Uconnect 8.4N 945    
Luxury Group 1,845    
SafetyTec Group 995    
Temporary spare tire 195 195  
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
CD player, remote 405 405  
Uconnect 8.4N 860    
Luxury Group 1,679    
SafetyTec Group 905    
Temporary spare tire 177 177  
Engine-block heater 91 91 66
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
Panoramic sunroof 1,451 1,451  
Options (change) 7,865 4,080 75
Options (change) 7,156 3,712 66
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $38,055 $39,770 $45,175
Total Invoice $36,635 $38,361 $43,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Cherokee Overland
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,496
Model Year201620162012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeRoutan
TrimLimitedOverlandSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine271hp V6271hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$38,055$39,770$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,055$37,995$41,820
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$0
Total Invoice$36,635$38,361$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-1,712-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,635$36,649$40,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$14$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201620162012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeRoutan
TrimLimitedOverlandSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable console  $200
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,925$8,700$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,712-3,220

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20162012
ModelCherokeeRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in121.2 in
Length182.0 in202.5 in
Width73.2 in76.9 in
Height65.7 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.883.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67590%
Total Not Requested7510%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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