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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: $26,425

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,300

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelCompassJettaJetta
TrimLatitude1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,995 $24,995 $26,995
Base Invoice $23,531 $23,995 $25,915
Media Center 430N 1,435    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695    
Sun and Sound Group 1,350    
Rearview camera 200    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
2.4L I4 545    
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Floor mats   235 235
Media Center 430N 1,306    
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632    
Sun and Sound Group 1,229    
Rearview camera 182    
Automatic climate control, front 250    
2.4L I4 496    
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Floor mats   185 185
Options (change) 4,500 610 610
Options (change) 4,095 485 485
Destination 995 820 820
Total Price $29,490 $26,425 $28,425
Total Invoice $28,621 $25,300 $27,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,107
Model Year201620172017
ModelCompassJettaJetta
TrimLatitude1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,490$26,425$28,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,865-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,490$24,560$25,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$28,621$25,300$27,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,786-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,621$23,514$24,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,106

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620172017
ModelCompassJettaJetta
TrimLatitude1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,550$5,415$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,786-2,600

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162017
ModelCompassJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in104.4 in
Length175.1 in183.3 in
Width71.4 in70.0 in
Height65.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,192 lb.3,177 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 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 Legroom39.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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