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Jeep Patriot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Patriot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,455

Jeep Patriot Sport   
Difference: $2,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,099

Jeep Patriot Sport   
Difference: $2,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelPatriotPatriotGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,485 $21,105 $19,995
Base Invoice $15,481 $19,686 $19,195
Quick Order Package E 2,225    
CD changer, in-dash 320 320  
Boston Acoustics Sound Group 795    
Front side airbags 250 250  
Sunroof 800 800  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   535  
Convenience and Sunroof Package     3,000
All-weather floor mats     235
Quick Order Package E 2,047    
CD changer, in-dash 294 294  
Boston Acoustics Sound Group 731    
Front side airbags 230 230  
Sunroof 736 736  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group   492  
Convenience and Sunroof Package     2,880
All-weather floor mats     185
Options (change) 4,390 1,905 3,235
Options (change) 4,038 1,752 3,065
Destination 580 580 820
Total Price $21,455 $23,590 $24,050
Total Invoice $20,099 $22,018 $23,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,767
Model Year200820082014
ModelPatriotPatriotGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4172hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/28 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/70-16215/60-17195/65-15
Total Price$21,455$23,590$24,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,455$21,365$22,620
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0
Total Invoice$20,099$22,018$23,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,077-1,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,099$19,941$21,708
Cost Above Minimum$158$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082014
ModelPatriotPatriotGolf / GTI
TrimSportLimited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$1,585$3,810$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,077-1,372

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
ModelPatriotGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in101.5 in
Length173.6 in165.4 in
Width69.1 in70.3 in
Height64.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,108 lb.3,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Sport

Quick Order Package E
FeatureValueRequested?
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding passenger seat150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Map lights25No
AC power outlet100No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Boston Acoustics Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested52551%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested182589%
Total Not Requested21511%

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