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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,124

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,986

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,954

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeJetta
TrimLaredoLaredo AltitudeLimitedOverlandSRT8SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,195 $35,785 $36,795 $39,895 $54,670 $26,065
Base Invoice $26,803 $33,688 $34,724 $37,545 $52,150 $24,293
Laredo E Group 2,000          
Quick Order Package X 5,300          
Panoramic sunroof 1,295 1,295       1,300
Navigation system 395 495       1,990
Cargo net           69
Laredo E Group 1,011          
Quick Order Package X 4,747          
Panoramic sunroof 1,153 1,153       1,148
Navigation system 352 441       1,758
Cargo net           55
Options (change) 8,990 1,790 0 0 0 3,359
Options (change) 7,263 1,594 0 0 0 2,961
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 700
Total Price $37,110 $38,500 $37,720 $40,820 $55,595 $30,124
Total Invoice $34,991 $36,207 $35,649 $38,470 $53,075 $27,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,591
Model Year201220122012201220122009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeJetta
TrimLaredoLaredo AltitudeLimitedOverlandSRT8SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6470hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10506, 10506, 10506, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20265/60-18265/50-20295/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$37,110$38,500$37,720$40,820$55,595$30,124
Adjustments for Features-3,900-3,825-5,400-7,965-7,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,210$34,675$32,320$32,855$47,880$30,124
Cost Above Minimum$890$2,355$0$535$15,560$0
Total Invoice$34,991$36,207$35,649$38,470$53,075$27,954
Adjustments for Features-3,677-3,597-5,104-7,506-7,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,314$32,610$30,545$30,964$45,710$27,954
Cost Above Minimum$769$2,065$0$419$15,165$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122012201220122009
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeJetta
TrimLaredoLaredo AltitudeLimitedOverlandSRT8SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power liftgate   $350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat    $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot     $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Performance meter    $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
All-terrain tires$0 $0   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$7,105$7,030$8,605$11,170$10,920$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$3,825$5,400$7,965$7,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,677-3,597-5,104-7,506-7,3650

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122009
ModelGrand CherokeeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.8 in101.5 in
Length189.8 in179.3 in
Width76.3 in70.1 in
Height69.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Laredo E Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Quick Order Package X
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Media drive, large15Yes
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested161537%
Total Not Requested277563%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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