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Jeep Wrangler vs. Jeep Cherokee Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Jeep Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,475

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $4,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,558

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $2,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelWranglerWranglerCherokeeCherokee
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,745 $33,570 $29,195 $34,695
Base Invoice $29,028 $31,599 $28,484 $33,654
Class II trailer hitch 295 320    
Media Center 730N 1,845 1,845    
Polished alloy wheels 695      
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Automatic climate control, front 155 155    
Remote start 495 495    
Engine-block heater 95 95 100 100
Front side airbags 495 495    
Trailer Tow Group     795 795
CD player, remote     445 445
Uconnect 8.4N     945  
Heavy Duty Protection Group       395
Class II trailer hitch 263 285    
Media Center 730N 1,642 1,642    
Polished alloy wheels 619      
Leather seating surfaces 801 801    
Automatic climate control, front 138 138    
Remote start 441 441    
Engine-block heater 85 85 91 91
Front side airbags 441 441    
Trailer Tow Group     723 723
CD player, remote     405 405
Uconnect 8.4N     860  
Heavy Duty Protection Group       359
Options (change) 4,975 4,305 2,285 1,735
Options (change) 4,430 3,833 2,079 1,578
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $36,645 $38,800 $32,475 $37,425
Total Invoice $34,383 $36,357 $31,558 $36,227

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,827
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelWranglerWranglerCherokeeCherokee
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6285hp V6184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T9T9
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 6506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,645$38,800$32,475$37,425
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,060-5,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,645$38,200$30,415$31,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,555$0$1,125
Total Invoice$34,383$36,357$31,558$36,227
Adjustments for Features0-562-2,002-5,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,383$35,795$29,556$30,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$0$974

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelWranglerWranglerCherokeeCherokee
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLimitedOverland
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo organizer  $100$100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Lockable front differential $150  
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Skid plates$150$150 $150
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power mirrors  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,005$6,605$8,065$11,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,060$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-562-2,002-5,697

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20122016
ModelWranglerCherokee
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length184.4 in182.0 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height72.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,812 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in40.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft354.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested22536%
Total Not Requested40064%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heavy Duty Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Skid plates150Yes
Full-size spare tire225Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Full-size spare tire225Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested22536%
Total Not Requested40064%

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