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Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,825

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,022

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $1,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelCompassPassatPassatPassat
TrimLatitude (old model)2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,195 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $23,719 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
High Altitude Edition 1,205      
6-speed shiftable automatic 0      
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 695      
Media Center 430N 1,435      
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
High Altitude Edition 1,097      
6-speed shiftable automatic 0      
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 632      
Media Center 430N 1,306      
Automatic climate control, front 273      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 3,635 375 375 375
Options (change) 3,308 300 300 300
Destination 995 770 770 770
Total Price $28,825 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $28,022 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,043
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelCompassPassatPassatPassat
TrimLatitude (old model)2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,825$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-705-705-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,825$30,335$32,635$33,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$28,022$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-675-676-771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,022$29,065$31,270$31,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,205$2,834

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelCompassPassatPassatPassat
TrimLatitude (old model)2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,185$3,890$3,890$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705$705$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-675-676-771

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
ModelCompassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.4 in
Length175.1 in191.6 in
Width71.4 in72.2 in
Height65.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)

High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150Yes
215/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested215080%
Total Not Requested52520%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

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