Used Jeep Compass for Sale nearWestchester, IL

How much does the Jeep Compass cost in today's market?

Used Jeep Compass prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Jeep Compass's current nationwide average price is $18,959, and its lowest point over the past year was $18,959. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Jeep Compass a good car?

Yes — the Jeep Compass earns a strong overall reputation with shoppers who value comfort, style, and capability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.48/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Compass for its comfortable interior, smooth ride, and useful value, and many also highlight its safety features and off-road capability. Across the model years, the Compass also stands out for its Jeep character, with buyers often appreciating the styling and the broad mix of trims and equipment.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2017 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on powertrain refinement, with recurring complaints about weak acceleration, noisy operation, and less polished shifting in some years. Higher trims can also push the price up quickly, so the best value tends to come from the better-equipped lower and mid-level versions.

34.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Compass models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Compass’s comfort, value, and available capability as its biggest strengths. The model also earns praise for its safety features and, in many years, its useful mix of everyday usability and Jeep-specific character.

• Owners rate the Jeep Compass between 3.67 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most manageable when you focus on later model years with stronger equipment and a more refined powertrain.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Forward emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and a driver attention monitor come standard.
• Infotainment: A 10.1-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5 software comes standard, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Which Jeep Compass trim should I buy?

The 2024 Jeep Compass offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry trim brings standard all-wheel drive, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, push-button start, and a strong value story for shoppers who want the Compass’s core Jeep character at the lowest price.
• Latitude: This trim adds more comfort and convenience equipment, making it a smart step up if you want a better-equipped daily driver without moving too far up the price ladder.
• Latitude Lux: This version adds more upscale features and is the gateway to available adaptive cruise control, parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera.
• Altitude: This trim adds a more distinctive appearance and can be paired with adaptive cruise control, making it a good fit if you want style and extra convenience.
• Limited: This trim adds rain-sensing wipers, standard adaptive cruise control, and a more premium equipment mix for shoppers who want the most rounded everyday package.
• Trailhawk: This trim adds the Compass’s off-road hardware, including a low-range transfer case, a rock mode, Falken all-terrain tires, metal skid plates, and 8.6 inches of ground clearance.

What Jeep Compass do most buyers choose?

The Jeep Compass years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection of listings and a strong mix of pricing and deal availability. That usually makes it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and condition for your budget.

What is the Jeep Compass's resale value?

Most Compass model years are showing clear year-over-year price declines, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more value for your money. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older years are falling more slowly. Overall, the pattern favors buyers who want to stretch their budget into a newer Compass.

The 2023, 2016, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Jeep Compass safe?

• 2024: 7/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2020: 6/10
• 2018: 8/10
• 2017: 6/10
• 2016: 6/10

Forward emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and a driver attention monitor come standard.

For the safest used buy, the 2018 and 2023 models both post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Jeep Compass now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −10.08% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −16.3%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $20,427. The Jeep Compass offers Jeep styling, a comfortable ride, and a broad mix of trims and features.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The turbo-four is rated at 200 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque, and fuel economy is EPA-estimated at 24 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined for all trim levels.
• Tech: A 10.1-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5 software comes standard, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM, 4G Wi-Fi, and USB-C ports come standard.
• Safety: Forward emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and a driver attention monitor come standard.
• Starting price: At $29,995 as-tested with destination, the Compass Sport comes one way without options and yet offers a lot of SUV for the money.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2026 Jeep Compass Trims

The 2026 Jeep Compass offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to well-equipped models, all featuring 4WD for versatile driving.

• Starting at $25,892
• Best MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Most Popular: Limited 4WD

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Trim Deep Dives

Latitude 4WD — "Who It's For"

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

• Avg. market price: $26,341 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 4,737 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Latitude Altitude 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Latitude Altitude 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want adventure-ready features without stepping up to pricier trims.

• Avg. market price: $25,892 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 62 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Limited 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Limited 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a blend of luxury and capability without going for the highest trim.

• Avg. market price: $29,500 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 6,144 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Trailhawk 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Trailhawk 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want serious off-road capability without stepping up to the most expensive trim.

• Avg. market price: $27,714 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 2,503 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Limited Altitude 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Limited Altitude 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a trail-ready SUV with premium features without the highest price tag.

• Avg. market price: $27,104 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 48 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Limited 4WD

With 6,144 active listings, the Limited 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Latitude Altitude 4WD

At $25,892 avg market price — below the lineup median of $27,104 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — Latitude 4WD

The Latitude 4WD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup at 23/31 MPG/MPGe.

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