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

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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,315

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,845

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeTiguan
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT8SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,795 $39,895 $54,670 $33,975
Base Invoice $34,724 $37,545 $52,150 $32,617
Media Center 730N 465      
Trailer Tow Group 595 595    
Class IV trailer hitch     995  
Premium Navigation Package       1,020
FWD       0
Class II trailer hitch       500
Media Center 730N 414      
Trailer Tow Group 530 530    
Class IV trailer hitch     886  
Premium Navigation Package       978
FWD       0
Class II trailer hitch       430
Options (change) 1,060 595 995 1,520
Options (change) 944 530 886 1,408
Destination 925 925 925 820
Total Price $38,780 $41,415 $56,590 $36,315
Total Invoice $36,593 $39,000 $53,961 $34,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $106
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeTiguan
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT8SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6470hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10506, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20295/45-20255/40-19
Total Price$38,780$41,415$56,590$36,315
Adjustments for Features-1,965-4,205-3,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,815$37,210$52,710$36,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$15,895$0
Total Invoice$36,593$39,000$53,961$34,845
Adjustments for Features-1,854-3,960-3,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,739$35,040$50,261$34,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$301$15,522$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeTiguan
TrimLimitedOverlandSRT8SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate $350  
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net $40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50
Performance meter  $150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,980$9,220$8,895$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$4,205$3,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,854-3,960-3,7000

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122012
ModelGrand CherokeeTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in102.5 in
Length189.8 in174.5 in
Width76.3 in71.2 in
Height69.4 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

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