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Volkswagen Routan vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,175

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,351

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelRoutanGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedOverlandOverland High AltitudeSummitSRT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $38,195 $44,995 $47,490 $50,995 $67,395
Base Invoice $42,465 $36,932 $43,256 $45,477 $48,836 $64,695
Engine-block heater 75 95 95 95 95 95
Trailer Tow Group IV   795 795   795  
Blind spot warning system   595 595      
Sunroof   1,195        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Luxury Group II   4,495        
Panoramic sunroof           2,095
Engine-block heater 66 85 85 85 85 85
Trailer Tow Group IV   708 708   708  
Blind spot warning system   530 530      
Sunroof   1,064        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,776 1,776 1,776 1,776 1,776
Luxury Group II   4,001        
Panoramic sunroof           1,865
Options (change) 75 9,170 3,480 2,090 2,885 4,185
Options (change) 66 8,164 3,099 1,861 2,569 3,726
Destination 820 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $45,175 $48,460 $49,570 $50,675 $54,975 $72,675
Total Invoice $43,351 $46,191 $47,450 $48,433 $52,500 $69,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,211
Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelRoutanGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedOverlandOverland High AltitudeSummitSRT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6hp 293hp V6293hp V6293hp V6470hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9506, 10506, 10506, 10825, 19506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17265/60-18265/50-20265/50-20265/50-20295/45-20
Total Price$45,175$48,460$49,570$50,675$54,975$72,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,210-1,950-4,050-4,840-6,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,175$47,250$47,620$46,625$50,135$66,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$995$0$3,510$19,790
Total Invoice$43,351$46,191$47,450$48,433$52,500$69,516
Adjustments for Features0-1,153-1,867-3,871-4,622-5,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,351$45,038$45,583$44,562$47,878$63,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$476$1,021$0$3,316$18,966

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelRoutanGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedOverlandOverland High AltitudeSummitSRT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0 
   $0  
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Dual power sliding doors$800     
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row$125     
Sunshades, third row$125     
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150    $150
Tires, run-flat     $150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat    $40 
Cargo net$40 $40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100     
Removable console$200     
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150     
Sliding center console$50     
Towing camera $50$50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125     
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Black grille (optional)   $0  
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Tow hook(s), rear   $25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200     
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
HDMI port $25$25$25$25$25
iPod integration$100     
Media drive$15     
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Conversation mirror$25     
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Performance meter     $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Metal accent trim (optional)    $0$0
Metal pedals   $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power recliner, third row seats$150     
Power-stowing third row seats$1000     
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
All-terrain tires $0    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,805$10,115$11,755$13,855$14,645$16,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,210$1,950$4,050$4,840$6,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,153-1,867-3,871-4,622-5,988

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanGrand Cherokee
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in114.8 in
Length202.5 in189.8 in
Width76.9 in76.5 in
Height68.9 in69.3 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.4,514 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.6 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 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft336.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested132590%
Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%
Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Active noise reduction0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Towing camera50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Text dictation50No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested152533%
Total Not Requested307567%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested132590%
Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland High Altitude

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested132590%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested132590%
Trailer Tow Group IV
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
HDMI port25No
CD player, remote100Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested132590%

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