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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $36,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $34,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSRTGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $64,380 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $61,191 $23,611 $33,207
CD player, remote 445    
Panoramic sunroof 2,095    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
CD player, remote 396    
Panoramic sunroof 1,865    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 2,540 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 2,261 5,760 1,440
Destination 995 770 770
Total Price $67,915 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $64,447 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,030
Model Year201420122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSRTGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine470hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$67,915$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-13,9900-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,925$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$64,447$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-13,2760-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,171$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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

Model Year201420122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSRTGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
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$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Performance meter$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$17,030$3,040$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,990$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,2760-1,874

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

Model Year20142012
ModelGrand CherokeeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in101.5 in
Length189.8 in165.4 in
Width76.5 in70.3 in
Height69.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,546 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 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 GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested330081%
Total Not Requested75019%

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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