Used 2020 Jeep Compass for Sale near California

Compare 2020 Jeep Compass Trims

The 2020 Jeep Compass offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to well-equipped models, all featuring versatile 4WD capabilities.

• Starting at $12,868
• Best MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 31 hwy
• Most Popular: Limited 4WD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

Sport 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly SUV with essential features and 4WD capability.

• Avg. market price: $15,607 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 769 listings
• View Sport 4WD listings

Latitude 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Latitude 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped SUV without breaking the bank on luxury features.

• Avg. market price: $15,429 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 4,856 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View Latitude 4WD listings

Latitude FWD — "Who It's For"

The Latitude FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a standard SUV experience with essential tech features at a lower price.

• Avg. market price: $14,254 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 715 listings
• View Latitude FWD listings

Altitude 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Altitude 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a sporty look and all-wheel drive without the highest price tag.

• Avg. market price: $16,909 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 291 listings
• View Altitude 4WD listings

Limited FWD — "Who It's For"

The Limited FWD is the pick for shoppers who want luxury features at a more accessible price point without 4WD.

• Avg. market price: $12,868 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 198 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Limited FWD listings

Trailhawk 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Trailhawk 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want off-road capability combined with luxury features for a versatile driving experience.

• Avg. market price: $14,749 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 2,509 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View Trailhawk 4WD listings

Limited 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Limited 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a premium SUV experience with advanced features and 4WD capability.

• Avg. market price: $16,132 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 6,334 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View Limited 4WD listings

High Altitude 4WD — "Who It's For"

The High Altitude 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a fully loaded SUV with premium features and off-road readiness.

• Avg. market price: $16,489 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 258 listings
• View High Altitude 4WD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Limited 4WD

With 6,334 active listings, the Limited 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

Browse Limited 4WD listings

Best Budget Option — Limited FWD

At $12,868 avg market price — below the lineup median of $15,518 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse Limited FWD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — Sport 4WD

The Sport 4WD offers the best fuel efficiency in the lineup with 22/31 MPG.

Browse Sport 4WD listings

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 1, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2020 Jeep Compass cost?

Prices have softened 10.10% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,907 listings available, which gives you a solid pool of options to compare.

Is the 2020 Jeep Compass a good car?

Generally — the 2020 Jeep Compass earns a 4.33/5 user rating and a 6.33/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Form and function and Technology.

Owners consistently point to its affordable features, comfortable cabin, spaciousness, and urban-friendly handling. The overview also frames it as a small crossover with real off-road ability, which is the main reason it stands out if you want Jeep character in a compact package.

The trade-offs are just as clear: performance is fairly pedestrian, and value for money is a weak point. If you want a daily driver with some trail capability and you can live with compromises in refinement, the Compass makes more sense than it does for shoppers focused purely on pavement comfort or budget efficiency.

Only 31.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals, so the market is selective rather than broadly discounted.

Is the 2020 Jeep Compass reliable?

Owners rate it 4.33/5, a solid signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback also emphasizes that the Compass feels generally satisfying over time, with recurring praise for its features, performance, and styling. That kind of feedback suggests you can count on it to meet expectations if you buy the right example.

From an expert perspective, the Compass is described as a model that improves on the original Compass and offers a more appealing path to Jeep ownership. It also has a reputation for being a decent tool for regular off-roading, which reinforces its dependability in the role it was built for.

If you’re shopping used, the biggest long-term ownership risk is buying a heavily optioned or poorly maintained example that doesn’t deliver enough value for the money you spend.

What should I look for when buying a used 2020 Jeep Compass?

At 66.1% 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 you’re considering a higher-mileage or heavily optioned Compass. Focus on overall condition, signs of prior bodywork, and whether the equipment you want is actually present and functioning as expected.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Compass comes in four core trim levels called Sport, Latitude, Limited, and Trailhawk. Base-trim shoppers should pay close attention to feature gaps, since many of the most appealing upgrades are optional and the model’s nicer touches are concentrated higher up the lineup.
• Powertrain: The Compass uses a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with 180 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic. It is described as loud, slow, and thirsty, with sluggish acceleration and weak passing power.
• Safety package: Jeep’s driving assistance and collision avoidance technology is available even on the base Sport trim, but it is optional through the Safety and Security Group and the Advanced Safety Group. The available suite includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic warning.
• Infotainment: Available Uconnect brings an 8.4-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and 4G LTE WiFi connectivity. It also supports SiriusXM Guardian connected services, and the system is generally easy to use.
• Fuel efficiency: The test vehicle averaged 23.1 mpg, which fell short of the EPA combined rating of 25 mpg.

Which 2020 Jeep Compass trim should I buy?

The 2020 Jeep Compass is offered in 4 trim levels: Sport, Latitude, Limited, and Trailhawk.

Here's the short version:

• Sport: This is the entry point, so it makes sense if you want the lowest starting price and are willing to keep expectations modest. It is also the trim where Jeep extends the availability of driver-assistance and collision-avoidance technology, but those features remain optional.
• Latitude: This is the sensible step up if you want a better balance of everyday comfort and equipment without jumping too far up the price ladder. It should be the trim to compare first if you want more content than Sport without chasing luxury extras.
• Limited: This is the best-value choice if you want the Compass to feel more upscale, since the test vehicle showed how much the model improves with premium materials, a navigation system, and a premium sound system. It is the trim that best captures the Compass’s comfort-and-tech appeal.
• Trailhawk: Choose this if off-road ability is the reason you’re shopping the Compass. It adds added ground clearance, an Active Drive Low AWD system with a 20:1 crawl ratio, and an exclusive Rock driving mode.

Jeep’s driver-assistance and collision-avoidance technology is optional across the lineup, including the base Sport.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2020 Jeep Compass?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, with enough inventory to shop carefully but not so much discounting that every listing is a bargain.

• Deal availability: 31.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,907 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.10% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 66.1% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $15,254, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2020 Jeep Compass's resale value?

The current average of $15,254 sits slightly below last year's $16,968.

That price movement suggests the Compass has already absorbed a meaningful amount of depreciation, which can help future sellers if they buy at the right price today. A lower entry point can reduce the amount of value you lose over the next few years, especially if you avoid overpaying for options that the market does not fully reward.

The current market also shows that buyers are still willing to consider the Compass, but they are selective about condition and pricing. That means a clean, well-kept example should be easier to resell than one with accident history or a weak equipment mix.

Vehicles with solid owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.33/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2020 Jeep Compass safe?

The 2020 Jeep Compass earns Good ratings in all IIHS tests except for headlight performance, and the NHTSA gives it a mix of three-star, four-star, and five-star ratings.

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

Jeep’s driver-assistance and collision-avoidance technology includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic warning. Those systems are available through the Safety and Security Group and the Advanced Safety Group, and Jeep extends their availability to the base Sport trim.

The main caveat is that the adaptive cruise control can overreact in traffic, and the lane-keeping assist can be more assertive than you may want. Headlight performance is also the weak spot in the IIHS results, so that is worth checking carefully if you drive often at night.

Should I buy a 2020 Jeep Compass or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2020 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2020 if:

• 31.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 66.1% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.10% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.33/5 — a solid satisfaction signal.
• The 2020 model stands out for making Jeep’s driving-assistance and collision-avoidance technology available even on the base Sport trim.

The bottom line: If you want the Compass’s Jeep identity, off-road capability, and a market that has already softened meaningfully, the 2020 is the right year to target. If your priority is maximum value for mostly pavement driving, you should also compare other small SUVs before committing, since the Compass’s strengths are more specialized than broad-based.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.