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Jeep Compass vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,045

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $9,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $8,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelCompassLaCrosse
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $30,170
Base Invoice $23,424 $28,963
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 750  
Media Center 430N 685  
Engine-block heater 95 50
Navigation system   895
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Entertainment Package   600
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 683  
Media Center 430N 623  
Engine-block heater 86 44
Navigation system   788
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Entertainment Package   528
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 2,825 6,020
Options (change) 2,570 5,561
Destination 925 875
Total Price $28,045 $37,065
Total Invoice $26,919 $35,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,627
Model Year20122012
ModelCompassLaCrosse
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$28,045$37,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,045$35,125
Total Invoice$26,919$35,399
Adjustments for Features0-1,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$33,546

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelCompassLaCrosse
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,375$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,853

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelCompassLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in111.7 in
Length173.4 in196.9 in
Width69.3 in73.1 in
Height65.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested65079%
Total Not Requested17521%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested162550%
Total Not Requested162550%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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