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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: $30,100

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $10,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $9,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeJettaJetta
TrimOverlandSRT8Hybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,895 $54,670 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $37,545 $52,150 $29,874 $28,109
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   2,540    
Luxury Group II   4,495    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   2,261    
Luxury Group II   4,001    
Options (change) 0 7,035 0 0
Options (change) 0 6,262 0 0
Destination 925 925 820 820
Total Price $40,820 $62,630 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $38,470 $59,337 $30,694 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,373
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeJettaJetta
TrimOverlandSRT8Hybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6470hp V8170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20295/45-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,820$62,630$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features-6,545-10,745-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,275$51,885$31,040$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,610$940$0
Total Invoice$38,470$59,337$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features-6,168-10,180-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,302$49,157$29,829$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,855$900$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeJettaJetta
TrimOverlandSRT8Hybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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  
Compass$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Performance meter $150  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$10,235$14,435$4,590$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,545$10,745$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,168-10,180-8650

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122016
ModelGrand CherokeeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in104.4 in
Length189.8 in183.3 in
Width76.3 in70.0 in
Height69.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Forward collision warning200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30012%
Total Not Requested225088%

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