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Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,975

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $990

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,308

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $1,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCompassBeetle
TrimLimited2.5L
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,455 $19,795
Base Invoice $20,024 $19,003
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 495  
Front side airbags 250  
Navigation system 1,395  
Sunroof 800  
Sound and Navigation Package   1,800
Sunroof Package   2,500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 455  
Front side airbags 230  
Navigation system 1,283  
Sunroof 736  
Sound and Navigation Package   1,728
Sunroof Package   2,400
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056
Options (change) 2,940 5,400
Options (change) 2,704 5,184
Destination 580 770
Total Price $24,975 $25,965
Total Invoice $23,308 $24,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,643
Model Year20082012
ModelCompassBeetle
TrimLimited2.5L
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,975$25,965
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,910$25,965
Total Invoice$23,308$24,957
Adjustments for Features-9940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,314$24,957

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelCompassBeetle
TrimLimited2.5L
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,555$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9940

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelCompassBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in99.9 in
Length173.4 in168.4 in
Width69.3 in71.2 in
Height64.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.2,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.5 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130071%
Total Not Requested52529%

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