Used 2016 Jeep Compass for Sale near California

Compare 2016 Jeep Compass Trims

The 2016 Jeep Compass offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to more feature-rich models, catering to various needs and preferences.

• Starting at $6,921
• Best MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 30 hwy
• Most Popular: Latitude 4WD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

Sport — "Who It's For"

The Sport is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly option without sacrificing essential features.

• Avg. market price: $6,921 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 197 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Sport listings

Sport 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive without a hefty price tag.

• Avg. market price: $8,034 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 794 listings
• View Sport 4WD listings

Latitude — "Who It's For"

The Latitude is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded vehicle with a good mix of features and comfort.

• Avg. market price: $7,385 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 126 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Latitude listings

Sport SE 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport SE 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want sporty features combined with all-wheel drive capability.

• Avg. market price: $8,084 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 14 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Sport SE 4WD listings

High Altitude Edition — "Who It's For"

The High Altitude Edition is the pick for shoppers who want a stylish vehicle with added luxury features.

• Avg. market price: $7,813 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 30 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View High Altitude Edition listings

Latitude 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Latitude 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a popular trim with a balance of features and all-weather capability.

• Avg. market price: $8,210 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 5,072 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View Latitude 4WD listings

High Altitude Edition 4WD — "Who It's For"

The High Altitude Edition 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a trail-ready vehicle with luxury touches.

• Avg. market price: $9,276 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 75 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View High Altitude Edition 4WD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Latitude 4WD

With 5,072 active listings, the Latitude 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Sport

At $6,921 avg market price — below the lineup median of $8,034 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse Sport listings

Best for Fuel Economy — Sport

The Sport trim offers the best fuel efficiency with 23/30 MPG/MPGe.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 17, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2016 Jeep Compass cost?

Prices have softened 10.25% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 973 listings available, which gives you a solid pool of options to compare.

Is the 2016 Jeep Compass a good car?

With a user rating of 3.8/5 and an expert rating of 6.5/10, the 2016 Jeep Compass lands in value-first territory rather than standout-in-class territory. The standout strength is Cost effectiveness at 8/10.

Owners consistently praise the roomy interior, comfort, and good fuel economy, and they also see it as a great value with nice features. The overview frames it as a lower-entry crossover that can appeal if you want a practical SUV without paying newer-model prices, even if it shows its age. That makes it a reasonable fit if you care more about affordability and everyday usefulness than the latest tech or polish.

Only 27.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals, so the market still rewards careful shopping.

Is the 2016 Jeep Compass reliable?

The 2016 Jeep Compass is presented as a competent used crossover, but you should weigh that against owner reports of engine and transmission problems. Owners also describe it as dependable in the sense that it offers a lot of value, roomy comfort, and good fuel economy for the money.

On the road, the expert notes that the Compass can still hang with newer crossovers in everyday driving, and the cost-effectiveness discussion reinforces that it remains a bargain option. The first scheduled maintenance visit is on the house.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership risk is that reported powertrain issues can turn a cheap purchase into an expensive one if you skip due diligence.

What should I look for when buying a used 2016 Jeep Compass?

At 56.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the listing price looks unusually attractive. Focus on condition, maintenance records, and any signs of prior bodywork or powertrain trouble. Because reported engine and transmission problems show up in owner feedback, a careful mechanical check matters as much as cosmetic condition.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Sport is effectively the base and comes with an auxiliary audio jack, tire pressure monitoring lamp, illuminated cupholders, and Bluetooth hands-free calling. The Sport SE adds heated leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. The 75th Anniversary Edition builds on the Sport with remote engine start and a power moonroof, while the Latitude adds a 60/40 split/fold rear seat, rear 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, brightwork grille, and power foldaway heated side mirrors. The High Altitude adds bright-side roof rails, 17-inch Granite painted wheels, and a 6-way power driver’s seat.
• Powertrain: The Compass offers a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder with 158 horsepower and 141 pound-feet of torque, or a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder with 172 horsepower and 165 pound-feet of torque. The 2.0-liter can be paired with a 5-speed manual or CVT, while the 2.4-liter can also use a 5-speed manual or CVT, with a 6-speed automatic available for AWD models. The larger engine is smoother in some situations, but it can sound strained under hard acceleration.
• Safety package: The Compass comes standard with 6 multistage airbags for the driver and front passenger, second-row side curtain airbags, crumple protection, and side-impact door beams. Blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and forward-collision avoidance are not part of the standard setup, and the backup camera is available rather than standard.
• Infotainment: The base setup includes an auxiliary audio input jack, Bluetooth streaming for hands-free calling, and a USB port. The system uses the dated Radio 430 Uconnect interface, which has clunky graphics but large buttons and easy-to-read fonts.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2.4-liter AWD model with the 6-speed automatic is rated at 20 mpg city, 26 highway, and 23 combined. The CVT with full-time AWD drops to 20 city, 23 highway, and 21 combined. The best figure listed is the 2.0-liter FWD manual at 23 city, 30 highway, and 26 combined.

Which 2016 Jeep Compass trim should I buy?

The 2016 Jeep Compass is offered in 4 trim levels: Sport, Sport SE, Latitude, High Altitude.

Here's the short version:

• Sport: This is the value entry point, and it gives you the essentials without much extra polish. It makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the Compass and can live with the most basic equipment.
• Sport SE: This is the better comfort pick because it adds heated leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. If you want the best balance of price and everyday livability, this is the trim to target.
• Latitude: This trim adds more family-friendly convenience with a split-fold rear seat, rear auxiliary power, a brighter exterior treatment, and heated power-folding mirrors. It suits you if you want a more complete daily driver without jumping too far up the price ladder.
• High Altitude: This is the most upscale-looking version in the lineup, with bright roof rails, unique wheels, and a power driver’s seat. Choose it if appearance and a few extra comfort touches matter more than value.

The safety content notes that the Compass lacks advanced driver-assistance gear, and the backup camera is available rather than standard.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2016 Jeep Compass?

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop patiently but still move quickly on the right listing.

• Deal availability: 27.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 973 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.25% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 56.4% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $7,933, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2016 Jeep Compass's resale value?

The current average of $7,935 sits slightly below last year's $8,841.

That decline suggests the Compass has already absorbed a meaningful amount of depreciation, which can help you as a buyer. If you plan to sell later, the softer pricing means your resale upside is likely to be modest unless you buy especially well and keep the vehicle in strong condition.

Because the market has moved down 10.25% year over year, future resale will likely depend more on mileage, condition, and maintenance history than on model-year scarcity. A clean, well-documented example should hold up better than one with accident history or unresolved mechanical concerns.

Is the 2016 Jeep Compass safe?

The 2016 Jeep Compass earns a Good score from IIHS for head restraints and seats, and it earns three-star ratings for frontal crashes and four-star ratings for rollovers from NHTSA.

It earns a 6/10 safety score from our experts.

The Compass comes standard with 6 multistage airbags for the driver and front passenger, second-row side curtain airbags, crumple protection, and side-impact door beams. The safety content also notes that blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and forward-collision avoidance are not included, and the backup camera is available rather than standard.

That means you should treat safety equipment as a trim-and-option check, not a given, and pay close attention to whether the specific vehicle you’re considering has the features you want.

Should I buy a 2016 Jeep Compass or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2016 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

• 27.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 56.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.25% compared with last year.
• The 2016 improves on the original Compass while still showing its age.

Consider the 2017 if:

• At $11,314, the 2017 costs more than the current year's $7,935 average.
• It brings a redesigned Compass with more modern capability and positioning.

The bottom line: If your priority is the lowest purchase price and you’re comfortable vetting condition carefully, the 2016 is the better value play. If you want a newer, more capable-feeling Compass and can stretch your budget, the 2017 is the stronger long-term choice.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.