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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,220

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,769

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelGrand CherokeePassat
TrimSRT8V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $32,950
Base Invoice $36,222 $31,600
AY1 Option Package 3,195  
Navigation system 1,200  
Cargo mat   125
Rear spoiler   375
AY1 Option Package 2,812  
Navigation system 1,056  
Cargo mat   99
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 4,395 500
Options (change) 3,868 399
Destination 695 770
Total Price $44,390 $34,220
Total Invoice $40,785 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,160
Model Year20062012
ModelGrand CherokeePassat
TrimSRT8V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/15 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$44,390$34,220
Adjustments for Features-2,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,370$34,220
Total Invoice$40,785$32,769
Adjustments for Features-1,8560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,929$32,769

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelGrand CherokeePassat
TrimSRT8V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,850$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8560

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelGrand CherokeePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.5 in110.4 in
Length186.6 in191.6 in
Width73.3 in72.2 in
Height67.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,788 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

AY1 Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rollover sensor50No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested227574%
Total Not Requested80026%

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