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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: $29,865

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $575

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,024

Jeep Compass Latitude   
Difference: $191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelCompassCompassCompassGolf / GTI
TrimLatitudeLimitedTrailhawk1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,295 $29,740 $28,595 $29,385
Base Invoice $23,858 $28,954 $27,900 $28,210
Popular Equipment Group 1,095   645  
Navigation Group 1,095 995 995  
Cold Weather Group 745   695  
Temporary spare tire 245 245    
Panoramic sunroof 1,295 1,295 1,295  
All-weather floor mats       235
Popular Equipment Group 996   587  
Navigation Group 996 905 905  
Cold Weather Group 678   632  
Temporary spare tire 223 223    
Panoramic sunroof 1,178 1,178 1,178  
All-weather floor mats       185
Options (change) 4,475 2,535 3,630 235
Options (change) 4,071 2,306 3,302 185
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 820
Total Price $29,865 $33,370 $33,320 $30,440
Total Invoice $29,024 $32,355 $32,297 $29,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Trailhawk
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,256
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelCompassCompassCompassGolf / GTI
TrimLatitudeLimitedTrailhawk1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4180hp I4180hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18215/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,865$33,370$33,320$30,440
Adjustments for Features-835-2,360-4,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,030$31,010$28,845$30,440
Cost Above Minimum$185$2,165$0$0
Total Invoice$29,024$32,355$32,297$29,215
Adjustments for Features-811-2,288-4,3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,213$30,067$27,959$29,215
Cost Above Minimum$254$2,108$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820182016
ModelCompassCompassCompassGolf / GTI
TrimLatitudeLimitedTrailhawk1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD w/low range  $2200 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Full-size spare tire  $225 
Hill descent control  $250 
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Skid plates  $150 
Tow hook(s), front  $40 
Tow hook(s), rear  $25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD player   $125
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Outside temperature display   $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75$75
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,825$5,350$7,465$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$2,360$4,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-811-2,288-4,3380

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelCompassGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.8 in103.5 in
Length173.0 in179.6 in
Width73.8 in70.8 in
Height64.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,185 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.8 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested97580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo mat40Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested31572%
Total Not Requested12528%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Trailhawk

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo mat40Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested24066%
Total Not Requested12534%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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