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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Jeep Compass Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,690

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,633

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaJettaCompass
TrimSELSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,445 $24,805 $24,295
Base Invoice $22,507 $23,813 $23,424
Rear spoiler 375 375  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Uconnect Voice Command     325
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
Media Center 430N     685
Front side airbags     250
Rear spoiler 300 300  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056    
Uconnect Voice Command     296
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
Media Center 430N     623
Front side airbags     228
Options (change) 1,475 375 2,555
Options (change) 1,356 300 2,325
Destination 770 770 925
Total Price $25,690 $25,950 $27,775
Total Invoice $24,633 $24,883 $26,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96
Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaJettaCompass
TrimSELSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5170hp I5172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-18
Total Price$25,690$25,950$27,775
Adjustments for Features00-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,690$25,950$25,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0
Total Invoice$24,633$24,883$26,674
Adjustments for Features00-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,633$24,883$24,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaJettaCompass
TrimSELSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
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
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,940$2,940$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,945

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20122012
ModelJettaCompass
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in103.7 in
Length182.2 in173.4 in
Width70.0 in69.3 in
Height57.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,082 lb.3,175 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.553.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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