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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: $26,075

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $345

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,320

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $1,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelCompassJetta
TrimLimited2.5L SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,455 $22,895
Base Invoice $20,024 $21,979
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 495  
Front side airbags 250  
Sunroof 800  
Navigation system 1,395 1,255
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,100  
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 455  
Front side airbags 230  
Sunroof 736  
Navigation system 1,283 1,206
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,012  
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056
Options (change) 4,040 2,730
Options (change) 3,716 2,562
Destination 580 795
Total Price $26,075 $26,420
Total Invoice $24,320 $25,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,284
Model Year20082013
ModelCompassJetta
TrimLimited2.5L SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/25 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$26,075$26,420
Adjustments for Features-1,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,715$26,420
Total Invoice$24,320$25,336
Adjustments for Features-1,2680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,052$25,336

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
ModelCompassJetta
TrimLimited2.5L SEL
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
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,275$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2680

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
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 Limited

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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