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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: $24,665

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $5,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,007

Jeep Patriot Limited   
Difference: $6,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelPatriotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,105 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $19,686 $28,171 $29,131
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 535    
Front side airbags 250    
Navigation system 1,395    
Sunroof 800    
All-weather floor mats   235 235
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 492    
Front side airbags 230    
Navigation system 1,283    
Sunroof 736    
All-weather floor mats   185 185
Options (change) 2,980 235 235
Options (change) 2,741 185 185
Destination 580 820 820
Total Price $24,665 $30,400 $31,400
Total Invoice $23,007 $29,176 $30,136

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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: $3,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,597
Model Year200820152015
ModelPatriotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine172hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,665$30,400$31,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,680-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$27,720$29,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$23,007$29,176$30,136
Adjustments for Features0-2,572-1,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,007$26,604$28,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,968

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820152015
ModelPatriotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,985$6,665$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,680$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,572-1,564

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelPatriotGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.7 in103.5 in
Length173.6 in179.6 in
Width69.1 in70.8 in
Height64.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.2 ft366.5 ft3

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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 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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