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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLaredoLimitedOverlandTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,215 $36,715 $38,795 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $28,711 $34,626 $36,519 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Sunroof 850            
Navigation Package       1,130      
Premium Package       1,440      
Rear spoiler       375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package             2,050
Navigation system             900
Sunroof 757            
Navigation Package       1,084      
Premium Package       1,382      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package             1,968
Navigation system             864
Options (change) 850 0 0 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 757 0 0 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 825 825 825 770 770 770 770
Total Price $31,890 $37,540 $39,620 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $30,293 $35,451 $37,344 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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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: $5,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,371
Model Year2011201120112012201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLaredoLimitedOverlandTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10506, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-17265/60-18265/50-20205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,890$37,540$39,620$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-2,090-7,630-10,0700-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,800$29,910$29,550$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$250$360$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$30,293$35,451$37,344$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-1,985-7,205-9,4920-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,308$28,246$27,852$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$456$394$0$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120112012201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLaredoLimitedOverlandTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000    
6-speed manual   $150  $150
5-speed manual    $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100    
Heated steering wheel  $100    
Power liftgate  $350    
Remote start $150$150    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350    
Universal garage door opener $100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250    
Rearview camera $200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Trailer sway control$25$25$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Cargo cover $75$75    
Cargo net  $40    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175    
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200    
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40    
Sunroof$900  $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player $0$0    
HD radio    $50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15    
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250    
USB port $25$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Compass$0$0$0   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300    
Door sill trim plates $100$100    
Folding passenger seat$150      
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200    
Leather door panel trim  $250    
Leather seating surfaces $900$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200    
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000    
Wood trim  $300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0     
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$5,855$11,395$13,835$3,765$3,865$4,965$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$7,630$10,070$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,985-7,205-9,4920-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012
ModelGrand CherokeeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in104.4 in
Length189.8 in182.2 in
Width76.3 in70.0 in
Height69.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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