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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: $26,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $25,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $60,295 $34,590
Base Invoice $57,229 $33,207
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,540  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,261  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 2,540 1,500
Options (change) 2,261 1,440
Destination 995 770
Total Price $63,830 $36,860
Total Invoice $60,485 $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: $16,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,573
Model Year20132012
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine470hp V8256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$63,830$36,860
Adjustments for Features-10,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,810$36,860
Total Invoice$60,485$35,417
Adjustments for Features-9,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,990$35,417

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

Model Year20132012
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
TrimSRT8R
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,335$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,4950

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

Model Year20132012
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in101.5 in
Length189.8 in165.4 in
Width76.3 in70.3 in
Height69.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,150 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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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