Used 2020 Jeep Compass for Sale nearSan Bernardino, CA

Compare 2020 Jeep Compass Trims in San Bernardino, CA

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

• Starting at $13,211
• Best MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 31 hwy
• Most Popular: Limited 4WD

Trim Overview

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Sport 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly SUV with essential features without paying for luxury options.

• Avg. market price: $14,817 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 40 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 with all-wheel drive without stepping up to the pricier trims.

• Avg. market price: $18,162 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 218 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 with modern features without the added cost of all-wheel drive.

• Avg. market price: $13,383 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 39 listings
• View Latitude FWD listings

Altitude 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Altitude 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want an all-wheel drive SUV with stylish features without going for the top-tier trims.

• Avg. market price: $14,817 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 31 listings
• View Altitude 4WD listings

Limited FWD — "Who It's For"

The Limited FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a standard SUV with premium features without the cost of all-wheel drive.

• Avg. market price: $14,817 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 14 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 without paying for the highest trim levels.

• Avg. market price: $13,211 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 137 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 well-rounded SUV with premium features and all-wheel drive without going for the highest price.

• Avg. market price: $18,732 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 286 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 luxury SUV with off-road capability without compromising on style.

• Avg. market price: $19,695 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 22 city / 30 hwy
• Inventory: 46 listings
• View High Altitude 4WD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Limited 4WD

With 286 active listings, the Limited 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Trailhawk 4WD

At $13,211 avg market price — below the lineup median of $14,817 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse Trailhawk 4WD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — Sport 4WD

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

Browse Sport 4WD listings

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 8, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2020 Jeep Compass cost?

Prices have softened 10.58% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,886 listings available, which suggests you have a workable amount of inventory 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 praise its affordability of features, urban handling, and styling, and they also describe it as generally satisfying on features and performance. The overview points to a compact Jeep that feels most compelling when you want real trail credentials, while still being comfortable and spacious enough for everyday use.

The trade-offs are clear: the expert notes call out fairly pedestrian performance and poor value for money. Even so, the market still shows 33.5% of listings as good or great deals, which helps offset some of the value concerns.

Is the 2020 Jeep Compass reliable?

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

The owner feedback points to a vehicle that feels generally satisfying, with comments that support a dependable, trouble-free ownership experience around its features and everyday use. The expert notes also frame it as a Jeep that can serve as a useful tool, especially if you value its capability and utility.

On the other hand, the same owner feedback mentions concerns about rear visibility and some safety-related issues, so you should still pay close attention to condition and equipment history on any used example. For long-term ownership, the biggest risk is buying a poorly maintained or heavily optioned trucklet that has not been cared for as well as its mileage suggests.

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

At 66.2% 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 has any accident or repair history. Focus on body condition, signs of prior damage, and whether the equipment you want is actually present, since many of the Compass’s best features were optional.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup includes Sport, Latitude, Limited, and Trailhawk, and the base trim can miss out on some of the more appealing upgrades that make the Compass feel more premium.
• Powertrain: The 2.4-liter 4-cylinder makes 180 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque, but the expert notes describe it as loud, slow, and thirsty.
• Safety package: Jeep’s driver-assistance and collision-avoidance technology includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, 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 connectivity, and 4G LTE WiFi connectivity.
• Fuel efficiency: The test vehicle averaged 23.1 mpg, and the expert notes say that falls short of the 25 mpg combined EPA rating.

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, and it makes the Compass accessible if you mainly want the Jeep look and basic utility. It also matters because the safety tech is available starting here, but much of the desirable equipment still lives higher up the range.
• Latitude: This is the trim that makes the most sense for many shoppers because it adds more everyday comfort and convenience without pushing you into the most expensive versions.
• Limited: This is the best-value choice if you want the richer cabin feel, more upscale materials, and the kind of equipment that makes the Compass feel more complete.
• Trailhawk: This is the one to buy if off-road ability is your priority. The expert notes specifically call out 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 trim, so you should verify whether a used example has the Safety and Security Group or Advanced Safety Group.

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

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 33.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,886 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.58% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 66.2% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $15,123, 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 $15,123 sits slightly below last year's $16,913.

That price movement suggests the Compass has already absorbed a meaningful amount of depreciation, which can help future buyers but may limit upside for a seller. If you buy at the right price and keep the vehicle in strong condition, you may be able to soften the impact of further depreciation.

The market also appears to reward the Compass’s niche appeal more than its mainstream value proposition. That means resale should be helped most by desirable equipment, clean history, and the Trailhawk’s capability-focused positioning.

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 extends its driver-assistance and collision-avoidance technology to the base Sport trim, but it remains optional and is bundled in the Safety and Security Group and the Advanced Safety Group. The available suite includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic warning.

The expert notes also point out that adaptive cruise control can overreact in traffic and that lane-keeping assist can be more assertive than you may want. Headlight performance is the main crash-test caveat to keep in mind.

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:

• 33.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 66.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.58% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.33/5 — a solid satisfaction signal.
• The expert notes describe it as comfortable and spacious, but also fairly pedestrian in performance and poor value for money.

The bottom line: The 2020 Compass makes the most sense if you want Jeep character and real off-road capability, especially in Trailhawk form. If your priorities are everyday pavement driving and value, you should also consider other years or other small SUVs, because this one’s strengths are fairly specific and its compromises are easy to notice.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.