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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: $20,615

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,823

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S   
Difference: $1,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelCompassBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSport1.8T S1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,295 $19,795 $21,350 $25,975 $23,995
Base Invoice $18,967 $19,003 $20,497 $24,937 $23,035
Uconnect Voice Command 475        
Front side airbags 250        
2.4L I4 400        
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100    
Uconnect Voice Command 432        
Front side airbags 228        
2.4L I4 364        
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,056    
Options (change) 1,125 0 1,100 0 0
Options (change) 1,024 0 1,056 0 0
Destination 925 820 820 820 820
Total Price $21,345 $20,615 $23,270 $26,795 $24,815
Total Invoice $20,916 $19,823 $22,373 $25,757 $23,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,992
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelCompassBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSport1.8T S1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG25/34 MPG25/34 MPG25/34 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,345$20,615$23,270$26,795$24,815
Adjustments for Features0-935-2,300-4,550-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,345$19,680$20,970$22,245$21,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,290$2,565$2,185
Total Invoice$20,916$19,823$22,373$25,757$23,855
Adjustments for Features0-899-2,211-4,374-2,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,916$18,924$20,162$21,383$21,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,238$2,459$2,095

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelCompassBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSport1.8T S1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear wiper$175    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Navigation system   $600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Total Value of Features$1,765$2,700$4,065$6,315$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$935$2,300$4,550$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-899-2,211-4,374-2,836

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
ModelCompassBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in100.0 in
Length173.4 in168.4 in
Width69.3 in71.2 in
Height65.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,097 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 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 Legroom39.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Sport

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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