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Jeep Commander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Commander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelCommanderCommanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedOverlandR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,020 $40,200 $34,590
Base Invoice $33,788 $36,618 $33,207
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 900    
5.7L V8 645    
RWD 0    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 792    
5.7L V8 568    
RWD 0    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 1,545 0 1,500
Options (change) 1,360 0 1,440
Destination 730 730 770
Total Price $39,295 $40,930 $36,860
Total Invoice $35,878 $37,348 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Commander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,886
Model Year200820082012
ModelCommanderCommanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedOverlandR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine330hp V8330hp V8256hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,295$40,930$36,860
Adjustments for Features-2,570-3,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,725$36,985$36,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0
Total Invoice$35,878$37,348$35,417
Adjustments for Features-2,347-3,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,531$33,748$35,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082012
ModelCommanderCommanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedOverlandR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control $25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,010$9,385$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$3,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,347-3,6000

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelCommanderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.5 in101.5 in
Length188.5 in165.4 in
Width74.8 in70.3 in
Height71.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,052 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Limited

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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