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Volkswagen Routan vs. Jeep Cherokee Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Jeep Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,015

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $9,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,832

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $8,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanCherokeeCherokee
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedOverland
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $29,795 $34,095
Base Invoice $42,465 $29,073 $33,115
Engine-block heater 75 115 115
Uconnect 8.4N   1,295  
Temporary spare tire   215 215
3.2L V6   1,745 1,745
Panoramic sunroof   1,755 1,755
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     345
Engine-block heater 66 105 105
Uconnect 8.4N   1,178  
Temporary spare tire   196 196
3.2L V6   1,588 1,588
Panoramic sunroof   1,597 1,597
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     314
Options (change) 75 5,125 4,175
Options (change) 66 4,664 3,800
Destination 820 1,095 1,095
Total Price $45,175 $36,015 $39,365
Total Invoice $43,351 $34,832 $38,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,565
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanCherokeeCherokee
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedOverland
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6271hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 6506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$45,175$36,015$39,365
Adjustments for Features-4,1200-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,055$36,015$36,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$43,351$34,832$38,010
Adjustments for Features-3,9540-2,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,397$34,832$35,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$619

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanCherokeeCherokee
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedOverland
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer $100$100
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable console$200  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Alexa integration $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
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  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$10,795$6,675$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,120$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9540-2,559

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanCherokee
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in106.3 in
Length202.5 in182.0 in
Width76.9 in73.2 in
Height68.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,811 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft354.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67590%
Total Not Requested7510%
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 tire225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%
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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