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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: $21,775

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $840

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,810

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $1,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelPatriotGolf / GTI
TrimLatitudeBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,745 $19,755
Base Invoice $19,132 $18,965
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Front side airbags 250  
2.4L I4 400  
Cold Weather Package   250
Sunroof   1,000
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Front side airbags 228  
2.4L I4 364  
Cold Weather Package   215
Sunroof   860
Options (change) 1,945 1,250
Options (change) 1,770 1,075
Destination 925 770
Total Price $22,615 $21,775
Total Invoice $21,827 $20,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $930
Model Year20122011
ModelPatriotGolf / GTI
TrimLatitudeBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17195/65-15
Total Price$22,615$21,775
Adjustments for Features-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,525$21,775
Total Invoice$21,827$20,810
Adjustments for Features-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,740$20,810

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelPatriotGolf / GTI
TrimLatitudeBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,680$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-870

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Patriot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelPatriotGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in101.5 in
Length173.8 in165.4 in
Width69.2 in70.3 in
Height65.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,126 lb.3,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 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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See a complete comparison of Jeep Patriot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Latitude

Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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