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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: $33,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $21,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,143

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $20,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8TDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,670 $30,345
Base Invoice $52,150 $29,131
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Lighting Package   995
Cargo net   100
Door sill trim plates   240
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Lighting Package   856
Cargo net   80
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 0 2,435
Options (change) 0 2,192
Destination 925 820
Total Price $55,595 $33,600
Total Invoice $53,075 $32,143

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,035
Model Year20122015
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8TDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine470hp V8150hp I4 D
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$55,595$33,600
Adjustments for Features-5,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,465$33,600
Total Invoice$53,075$32,143
Adjustments for Features-4,8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,178$32,143

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

Model Year20122015
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8TDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$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 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,120$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8970

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

Model Year20122015
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.8 in103.5 in
Length189.8 in179.6 in
Width76.3 in70.8 in
Height69.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,150 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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