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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: $3,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,295 $30,245
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
Options (change) 2,484 0
Destination 925 850
Total Price $27,950 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,072
Model Year20122018
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine172hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$27,950$31,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,950$27,845

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
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 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 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, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,890$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-89

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.7 in103.5 in
Length173.4 in179.8 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,054 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
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested57570%
Total Not Requested25030%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested65098%
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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