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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: $27,210

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $4,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,110

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $4,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelCompassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,385 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $22,573 $23,611 $33,207
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 855    
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Media Center 730N 890    
Automatic climate control, front 155    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 778    
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Media Center 730N 810    
Automatic climate control, front 141    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 3,195 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 2,907 5,760 1,440
Destination 630 770 770
Total Price $27,210 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $26,110 $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: $3,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,791
Model Year201020122012
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)458, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,210$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,210$31,115$34,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$26,110$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-240-2,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,110$29,901$33,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020122012
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
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 $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  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,890$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-2,114

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
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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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85086%
Total Not Requested14014%

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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