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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Jeep Compass Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,870

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,670

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $7,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeCompass
TrimLimitedOverlandLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,715 $38,795 $24,295
Base Invoice $34,626 $36,519 $23,424
Engine-block heater 50 50 95
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     750
Media Center 430N     685
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     825
Engine-block heater 45 45 86
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     683
Media Center 430N     623
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     751
Options (change) 50 50 3,650
Options (change) 45 45 3,321
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $37,590 $39,670 $28,870
Total Invoice $35,496 $37,389 $27,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,715
Model Year201120112012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeCompass
TrimLimitedOverlandLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/50-20215/55-18
Total Price$37,590$39,670$28,870
Adjustments for Features-3,930-6,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,660$33,300$28,870
Cost Above Minimum$360$0$0
Total Invoice$35,496$37,389$27,670
Adjustments for Features-3,711-6,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,785$31,385$27,670
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201120112012
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeCompass
TrimLimitedOverlandLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,490$9,930$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$6,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,711-6,0040

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20112012
ModelGrand CherokeeCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in103.7 in
Length189.8 in173.4 in
Width76.3 in69.3 in
Height69.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft353.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%
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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