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Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,525

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $6,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,904

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $7,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelCompassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,300 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $18,973 $23,611 $33,207
Driver Convenience Group 425    
Security Group 295    
Front side airbags 250    
Floor mats 30    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 195    
Navigation system 1,395    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Driver Convenience Group 391    
Security Group 271    
Front side airbags 230    
Floor mats 28    
Bluetooth cell phone link 253    
Sunroof 736    
Satellite radio 179    
Navigation system 1,283    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 3,665 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 3,371 5,760 1,440
Destination 560 770 770
Total Price $24,525 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $22,904 $30,141 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,487
Model Year200720122012
ModelCompassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,525$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-780-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,525$30,585$34,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$22,904$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-750-2,623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,904$29,391$32,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,403

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720122012
ModelCompassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,810$2,590$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$780$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-750-2,623

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072012
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in101.5 in
Length173.4 in165.4 in
Width69.3 in70.3 in
Height64.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.5 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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