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Volkswagen Passat vs. Jeep Compass Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,950

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $3,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,833

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $3,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatCompass
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $24,295
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $23,424
Floor mats 235      
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       750
Media Center 430N       685
Sun and Sound Group       1,295
Floor mats 185      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Security and Cargo Convenience Group       683
Media Center 430N       623
Sun and Sound Group       1,178
Options (change) 610 375 375 2,730
Options (change) 485 300 300 2,484
Destination 820 820 820 925
Total Price $31,925 $35,465 $38,030 $27,950
Total Invoice $30,550 $33,985 $36,445 $26,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $712
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatCompass
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/55-18
Total Price$31,925$35,465$38,030$27,950
Adjustments for Features-3,140-5,250-5,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,785$30,215$32,680$27,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$30,550$33,985$36,445$26,833
Adjustments for Features-3,005-5,031-5,1270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,545$28,954$31,318$26,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,409$3,773$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatCompass
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Articulating liftgate speakers   $50
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,630$8,740$8,840$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$5,250$5,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,005-5,031-5,1270

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20162012
ModelPassatCompass
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.7 in
Length191.6 in173.4 in
Width72.2 in69.3 in
Height58.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.953.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested65079%
Total Not Requested17521%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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