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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: $25,665

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $5,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,935

Jeep Patriot Latitude   
Difference: $5,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelPatriotPatriotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLatitudeLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,495 $24,895 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $21,051 $24,247 $23,611 $33,207
Sun and Sound Group 1,545 1,545    
Media Center 430N 1,435 845    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 195      
Uconnect Voice Command   395    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Sun and Sound Group 1,406 1,406    
Media Center 430N 1,306 769    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 177      
Uconnect Voice Command   359    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 3,175 2,785 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 2,889 2,534 5,760 1,440
Destination 995 995 770 770
Total Price $25,665 $28,675 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $24,935 $27,776 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Patriot Latitude
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,731
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelPatriotPatriotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLatitudeLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4172hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,665$28,675$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,175-2,575-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,665$26,500$28,790$32,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$0$3,545
Total Invoice$24,935$27,776$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-2,107-2,475-4,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,935$25,669$27,666$31,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$734$0$3,403

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelPatriotPatriotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLatitudeLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
-speed  $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,065$4,240$4,640$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,175$2,575$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,107-2,475-4,348

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,137 lb.2,969 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
53.5 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Latitude

Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

Option Package Details
Jeep Patriot Limited

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested12542%
Total Not Requested17558%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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