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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: $37,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,501

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelGrand CherokeePassat
TrimSRT8V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,670 $33,995
Base Invoice $52,150 $32,601
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,540  
Luxury Group II 4,495  
Cargo net   100
Rear spoiler   375
Body kit   1,900
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,261  
Luxury Group II 4,001  
Cargo net   80
Rear spoiler   300
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 7,035 2,375
Options (change) 6,262 2,080
Destination 925 820
Total Price $62,630 $37,190
Total Invoice $59,337 $35,501

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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: $19,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,431
Model Year20122017
ModelGrand CherokeePassat
TrimSRT8V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine470hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$62,630$37,190
Adjustments for Features-5,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,925$37,190
Total Invoice$59,337$35,501
Adjustments for Features-5,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,932$35,501

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122017
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,270$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4050

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122017
ModelGrand CherokeePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.4 in
Length189.8 in191.6 in
Width76.3 in72.2 in
Height69.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,150 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.9 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
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested95037%
Total Not Requested160063%

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