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Jeep Liberty vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Liberty vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,420

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $340

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,293

Jeep Liberty Limited   
Difference: $1,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelLibertyPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,030 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $23,372 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550      
Premium Group II 2,295      
Sunroof 850      
Cargo net   95 95 95
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395      
Premium Group II 2,066      
Sunroof 765      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Options (change) 4,695 95 95 95
Options (change) 4,226 69 69 69
Destination 695 770 770 770
Total Price $30,420 $30,760 $33,060 $33,815
Total Invoice $28,293 $29,509 $31,715 $32,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Liberty Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,110
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelLibertyPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,420$30,760$33,060$33,815
Adjustments for Features0-110-110-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,420$30,650$32,950$33,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$28,293$29,509$31,715$32,439
Adjustments for Features0-106-106-201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,293$29,403$31,609$32,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,835

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelLibertyPassatPassatPassat
TrimLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo tray$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,905$4,015$4,015$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110$110$210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-106-106-201

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
ModelLibertyPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.1 in110.4 in
Length176.9 in191.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height72.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Interior air filter0Yes
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested90033%

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