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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: $27,950

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,833

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $2,158

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Model Year201220152015
ModelCompassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,295 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $23,424 $28,171 $29,131
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 750    
Media Center 430N 685    
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 683    
Media Center 430N 623    
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Options (change) 2,730 0 0
Options (change) 2,484 0 0
Destination 925 820 820
Total Price $27,950 $30,165 $31,165
Total Invoice $26,833 $28,991 $29,951

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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: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,605
Model Year201220152015
ModelCompassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine172hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,950$30,165$31,165
Adjustments for Features-475-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,475$29,115$31,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$26,833$28,991$29,951
Adjustments for Features-456-1,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,377$27,982$29,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,969

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220152015
ModelCompassGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,890$5,465$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-456-1,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.7 in103.5 in
Length173.4 in179.6 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 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 Legroom39.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
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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