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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: $26,370

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $3,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,656

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $4,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,825 $29,385
Base Invoice $21,374 $28,210
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695  
uconnect gps 925  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632  
uconnect gps 842  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Options (change) 2,915 0
Options (change) 2,652 0
Destination 630 820
Total Price $26,370 $30,205
Total Invoice $24,656 $29,030

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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: $1,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,803
Model Year20092016
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine172hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,370$30,205
Adjustments for Features0-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,370$27,530
Total Invoice$24,656$29,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,656$26,459

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $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 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,365$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,571

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.7 in103.5 in
Length173.4 in179.6 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height64.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.5 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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