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Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,565

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $1,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,149

Jeep Compass Sport   
Difference: $1,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelCompassJettaJettaJetta
TrimSportSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $18,725 $23,445 $24,805
Base Invoice $14,651 $17,977 $22,507 $23,813
CD changer, in-dash 320      
Quick Order Package E 2,850      
Driver Convenience Group 425      
Cruise control 250      
Floor mats 30      
Front side airbags 250      
Sunroof 800 1,340    
Heated front seats 250      
Satellite radio 195      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat 35      
CVT 1,050      
Convenience Package   1,350    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100  
CD changer, in-dash 294      
Quick Order Package E 2,622      
Driver Convenience Group 391      
Cruise control 230      
Floor mats 28      
Front side airbags 230      
Sunroof 736 1,287    
Heated front seats 230      
Satellite radio 179      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat 32      
CVT 966      
Convenience Package   1,296    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056 1,056  
Options (change) 6,455 4,165 1,475 375
Options (change) 5,938 3,939 1,356 300
Destination 560 770 770 770
Total Price $22,565 $23,660 $25,690 $25,950
Total Invoice $21,149 $22,686 $24,633 $24,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,245
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelCompassJettaJettaJetta
TrimSportSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/26 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$22,565$23,660$25,690$25,950
Adjustments for Features-7550-1,325-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,810$23,660$24,365$24,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$705$965
Total Invoice$21,149$22,686$24,633$24,883
Adjustments for Features-7080-1,270-1,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,441$22,686$23,363$23,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$677$926

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2007201220122012
ModelCompassJettaJettaJetta
TrimSportSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,045$2,290$3,615$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0$1,325$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-7080-1,270-1,271

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072012
ModelCompassJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in104.4 in
Length173.4 in182.2 in
Width69.3 in70.0 in
Height64.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,171 lb.3,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Sport

Quick Order Package E
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding passenger seat150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Map lights25No
AC power outlet100No
Power mirrors125Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested202576%
Total Not Requested62524%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested756%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested75046%
Total Not Requested86554%

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