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Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,580

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $5,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,865

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $5,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelCompassJetta
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,455 $26,065
Base Invoice $20,024 $24,293
Front side airbags 250  
Navigation system 1,395 1,990
Sunroof 800  
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,100  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,300
Front side airbags 230  
Navigation system 1,283 1,758
Sunroof 736  
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,012  
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Panoramic sunroof   1,148
Options (change) 3,545 4,390
Options (change) 3,261 4,005
Destination 580 700
Total Price $25,580 $31,155
Total Invoice $23,865 $28,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,500
Model Year20082009
ModelCompassJetta
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine172hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$25,580$31,155
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,580$30,475
Total Invoice$23,865$28,998
Adjustments for Features0-633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,865$28,365

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelCompassJetta
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-633

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

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelCompassJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.7 in101.5 in
Length173.4 in179.3 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height64.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,171 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.9 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.5 ft366.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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