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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: $20,525

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $1,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,495 $19,755
Base Invoice $19,210 $18,965
Front side airbags 250  
2.4L I4 400  
Front side airbags 228  
2.4L I4 364  
Options (change) 650 0
Options (change) 592 0
Destination 995 770
Total Price $21,140 $20,525
Total Invoice $20,797 $19,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,913
Model Year20132011
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17195/65-15
Total Price$21,140$20,525
Adjustments for Features0-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$19,640
Total Invoice$20,797$19,735
Adjustments for Features0-851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,797$18,884

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132011
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$1,715$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-851

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132011
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in101.5 in
Length173.4 in165.4 in
Width69.3 in70.3 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,097 lb.3,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 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 Legroom39.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft346.0 ft3

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