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Jeep Liberty vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Liberty vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,605

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $2,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelLibertyLibertyGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,395 $26,760 $30,245
Latitude Edition 1,700    
Media Center 430N 1,385    
Large canvas sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Comfort / Convenience Group   595  
Media Center 730N   1,845  
Cargo net     100
Latitude Edition 1,547    
Media Center 430N 1,260    
Large canvas sunroof 1,092 1,092  
Comfort / Convenience Group   541  
Media Center 730N   1,679  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 4,285 3,640 100
Options (change) 3,899 3,312 80
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $28,605 $31,325 $31,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,730
Model Year201220122018
ModelLibertyLibertyGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,605$31,325$31,195
Adjustments for Features0-375-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,605$30,950$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,345$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201220122018
ModelLibertyLibertyGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Large canvas sunroof$1200$1200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,760$5,135$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-360-114

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelLibertyGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.1 in103.5 in
Length176.9 in179.8 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height72.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Sport

Latitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Cargo cover75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Full-size spare tire225No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested217555%
Total Not Requested181545%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested77598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

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