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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: $4,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelCommanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,210 $34,590
Base Invoice $37,806 $33,207
Xenon HID headlights 500  
RWD 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Xenon HID headlights 445  
RWD 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 500 1,500
Options (change) 445 1,440
Destination 780 770
Total Price $41,490 $36,860
Total Invoice $39,031 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $147
Model Year20102012
ModelCommanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine357hp V8256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,490$36,860
Adjustments for Features-3,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,805$36,860
Total Invoice$39,031$35,417
Adjustments for Features-3,4670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,564$35,417

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
ModelCommanderGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,475$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4670

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
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
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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