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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: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $5,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelCommanderCommanderCommanderGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedOverlandSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,330 $37,020 $40,200 $30,245
Quick Order Package U 5,970      
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 1,400      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   900    
Cargo net       100
Quick Order Package U 5,254      
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 1,232      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   792    
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 7,370 900 0 100
Options (change) 6,486 792 0 80
Destination 730 730 730 850
Total Price $36,430 $38,650 $40,930 $31,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,358
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelCommanderCommanderCommanderGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedOverlandSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6305hp V8330hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$36,430$38,650$40,930$31,195
Adjustments for Features0-825-2,200-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$37,825$38,730$30,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$2,300$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelCommanderCommanderCommanderGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedOverlandSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate  $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control  $25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Larger infotainment display   $0
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$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 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $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$0 
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,370$8,195$9,570$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$2,200$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-754-2,007-18

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelCommanderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.5 in103.5 in
Length188.5 in179.8 in
Width74.8 in70.8 in
Height71.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,582 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Sport

Quick Order Package U
FeatureValueRequested?
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Folding third row seats600No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested293054%
Total Not Requested252546%
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Skid plates150No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested105086%
Total Not Requested16514%

Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Limited

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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