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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,225

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $3,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,148

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $2,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICompass
TrimGTIRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $24,495
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $23,665
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Media Center 430N     745
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     695
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Media Center 430N     678
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
Security and Cargo Convenience Group     632
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 2,735
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 2,488
Destination 770 770 995
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $28,225
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $27,148

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,979
Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICompass
TrimGTIRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/55-18
Total Price$31,365$36,860$28,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$27,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$27,148
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$26,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICompass
TrimGTIRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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$2,865$4,815$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-986

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTICompass
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.7 in
Length165.4 in173.4 in
Width70.3 in69.3 in
Height58.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft353.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Jeep Compass specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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