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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: $24,165

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelCompassJetta
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,455 $21,395
Base Invoice $20,024 $20,539
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 495  
Front side airbags 250  
Sunroof 800 900
Navigation system 1,395  
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,100  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 455  
Front side airbags 230  
Sunroof 736 864
Navigation system 1,283  
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,012  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056
Options (change) 4,040 2,000
Options (change) 3,716 1,920
Destination 580 770
Total Price $26,075 $24,165
Total Invoice $24,320 $23,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $620
Model Year20082011
ModelCompassJetta
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$26,075$24,165
Adjustments for Features-1,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,240$24,165
Total Invoice$24,320$23,229
Adjustments for Features-1,7110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,609$23,229

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082011
ModelCompassJetta
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,575$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7110

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

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082011
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.3,075 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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See a complete comparison of Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested10036%
Total Not Requested17564%

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