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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: $34,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,739

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelGrand CherokeePassat
TrimSRT8V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,295 $32,950
Base Invoice $57,229 $31,600
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,540  
Cargo net   95
Rear spoiler   375
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,261  
Cargo net   69
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 2,540 470
Options (change) 2,261 369
Destination 995 770
Total Price $63,830 $34,190
Total Invoice $60,485 $32,739

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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: $19,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,090
Model Year20132012
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$63,830$34,190
Adjustments for Features-10,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,640$34,190
Total Invoice$60,485$32,739
Adjustments for Features-9,6560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,829$32,739

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132012
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
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 
Cornering lights $50
Performance meter$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
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$12,630$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,6560

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132012
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.3,446 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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