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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: $31,260

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeePassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedOverlandSummitSRT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,995 $44,795 $50,495 $66,895 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $36,746 $43,070 $48,371 $64,199 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
CD player, remote 495 495 495 495      
Uconnect 8.4N 1,295            
Sunroof 1,095            
Panoramic sunroof       2,095      
Cargo net         95 95 95
Cargo mat         125 125 125
Rear spoiler         375 375 375
CD player, remote 441 441 441 441      
Uconnect 8.4N 1,153            
Sunroof 975            
Panoramic sunroof       1,865      
Cargo net         69 69 69
Cargo mat         99 99 99
Rear spoiler         300 300 300
Options (change) 2,885 495 495 2,590 595 595 595
Options (change) 2,569 441 441 2,306 468 468 468
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 770 770 770
Total Price $41,975 $46,385 $52,085 $70,580 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $40,410 $44,606 $49,907 $67,600 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,584
Model Year2017201720172017201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeePassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedOverlandSummitSRT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 293hp V6293hp V6470hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10825, 19506, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20265/50-20295/45-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,975$46,385$52,085$70,580$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-4,070-7,635-10,825-12,87000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,905$38,750$41,260$57,710$31,260$33,560$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$845$3,355$19,805$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$40,410$44,606$49,907$67,600$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-3,918-7,342-10,372-12,32700-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,492$37,264$39,535$55,273$29,908$32,114$32,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$772$3,043$18,781$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201720172017201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeePassatPassatPassat
TrimLimitedOverlandSummitSRT2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100   
Active noise reduction  $0$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850   
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100   
Forward collision warning  $200$200   
Full-size spare tire $225$225    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning  $200$200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo mat  $40 $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40 $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250    
Towing camera$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0   
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows  $100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40   
Sunroof$900   $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
CD player    $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250   
Performance meter   $150   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim $300$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
All-terrain tires$0      
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,205$11,770$14,960$17,005$4,135$4,135$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,070$7,635$10,825$12,870$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,918-7,342-10,372-12,32700-96

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
ModelGrand CherokeePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.4 in
Length189.8 in191.6 in
Width76.5 in72.2 in
Height69.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,546 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 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 Limited

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
HD radio50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Towing camera50No
265/60R18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

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