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

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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $7,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,300 $34,590
Base Invoice $36,222 $33,207
AY1 Option Package 3,195  
Navigation system 1,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
AY1 Option Package 2,812  
Navigation system 1,056  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 4,395 1,500
Options (change) 3,868 1,440
Destination 695 770
Total Price $44,390 $36,860
Total Invoice $40,785 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,645
Model Year20062012
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/15 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$44,390$36,860
Adjustments for Features-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,515$36,860
Total Invoice$40,785$35,417
Adjustments for Features-1,7230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,062$35,417

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
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
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,565$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7230

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.5 in101.5 in
Length186.6 in165.4 in
Width73.3 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,788 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

AY1 Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rollover sensor50No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested207567%
Total Not Requested100033%

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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