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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: $25,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $17,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,752

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $15,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,965 $21,580
Base Invoice $39,389 $20,718
6-speed automated manual   1,100
AWD   2,250
6-speed automated manual   1,055
AWD   2,159
Options (change) 0 3,350
Options (change) 0 3,214
Destination 780 820
Total Price $43,745 $25,750
Total Invoice $40,169 $24,752

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,104
Model Year20092017
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine420hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/14 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20195/65-15
Total Price$43,745$25,750
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,315$25,750
Total Invoice$40,169$24,752
Adjustments for Features-1,3130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,856$24,752

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

Model Year20092017
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8S
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,020$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3130

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

Model Year20092017
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.5 in103.5 in
Length186.6 in179.6 in
Width73.3 in70.8 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,726 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual150No
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested365100%

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