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Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,390

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $2,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,809

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $2,884

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Model Year200820082012
ModelCompassCompassJetta SportWagen
TrimSportLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,475 $21,455 $24,210
Base Invoice $16,402 $20,024 $23,242
Quick Order Package E 2,125    
Stain-resistant fabric 0    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695 495  
CD changer, in-dash 320 320  
Boston Acoustics Sound Group 795    
Heated front seats 250    
Front side airbags 250 250  
Sunroof 800 800  
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,100 1,100  
Panoramic sunroof     1,750
Quick Order Package E 1,955    
Stain-resistant fabric 0    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 639 455  
CD changer, in-dash 294 294  
Boston Acoustics Sound Group 731    
Heated front seats 230    
Front side airbags 230 230  
Sunroof 736 736  
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,012 1,012  
Panoramic sunroof     1,681
Options (change) 6,335 2,965 1,750
Options (change) 5,827 2,727 1,681
Destination 580 580 770
Total Price $24,390 $25,000 $26,730
Total Invoice $22,809 $23,331 $25,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,208
Model Year200820082012
ModelCompassCompassJetta SportWagen
TrimSportLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine172hp I4172hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG21/25 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 4?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$24,390$25,000$26,730
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,390$23,985$26,625
Cost Above Minimum$405$0$0
Total Invoice$22,809$23,331$25,693
Adjustments for Features0-947-101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,809$22,384$25,592
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year200820082012
ModelCompassCompassJetta SportWagen
TrimSportLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat $40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,910$4,925$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015$105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-947-101

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082012
ModelCompassJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.7 in101.5 in
Length173.4 in179.3 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height64.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,171 lb.3,285 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.9 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.5 ft366.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen specs.

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Sport

Quick Order Package E
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding passenger seat150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Floor mats75Yes
Map lights25No
AC power outlet100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested120066%
Total Not Requested62534%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested22539%
Total Not Requested35061%
Boston Acoustics Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested27530%
Total Not Requested65070%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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