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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Jeep Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $325

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTICherokeeCherokee
TrimRLimitedOverland
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $29,795 $34,095
Base Invoice $33,207 $29,073 $33,115
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500    
Uconnect 8.4N   1,295  
3.2L V6   1,745 1,745
AWD   1,500 1,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,755 1,755
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     345
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440    
Uconnect 8.4N   1,178  
3.2L V6   1,588 1,588
AWD   1,475 1,526
Panoramic sunroof   1,597 1,597
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     314
Options (change) 1,500 6,295 5,345
Options (change) 1,440 5,838 5,025
Destination 770 1,095 1,095
Total Price $36,860 $37,185 $40,535
Total Invoice $35,417 $36,006 $39,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,843
Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTICherokeeCherokee
TrimRLimitedOverland
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4271hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,860$37,185$40,535
Adjustments for Features0-5,610-8,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$31,575$32,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$35,417$36,006$39,235
Adjustments for Features0-5,432-7,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$30,574$31,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$666

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTICherokeeCherokee
TrimRLimitedOverland
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo organizer $100$100
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Alexa integration $0$0
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
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, passenger seat$100 $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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,890$10,500$13,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,610$8,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,432-7,995

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTICherokee
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in182.0 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,044 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in40.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft354.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

Trailering equipment (7 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested225100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Terrain selector200No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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