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 $19,793, and its year-round low is $18,980.39. That gives you a useful snapshot of what you can expect to pay for this model right now. 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 everyday usefulness. The all-generations owner rating is 4.48/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Compass for its comfortable interior, smooth ride, and solid value for money. Many also appreciate its off-road capability, especially in Trailhawk models, along with the spacious cabin and cargo area that make it practical for daily use.

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

The trade-offs tend to center on powertrain response, steering feel, and higher-trim pricing, with recent expert reviews also pointing to bland exterior styling and weaker handling than some rivals.

33.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Compass models reliable?

Owners across the model years generally give the Compass favorable marks for comfort, value, and everyday usability. Expert reviews also consistently highlight its solid build, smooth ride, and practical cabin.

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

For long-term ownership, the strongest used buys are the years with higher owner ratings and stronger accident-free inventory, since those tend to give you the best mix of confidence and peace of mind.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.9% — 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
• Infotainment: A 10.1-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5 software, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 24 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined for all trim levels

Which Jeep Compass trim should I buy?

The 2024 Jeep Compass offers...

• Sport: The entry trim gives you standard all-wheel drive, the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, and a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5, making it the best-value choice if you want the core Compass experience at the lowest price.
• Latitude Lux: This trim adds more comfort and convenience features, and it suits you if you want a more upscale daily driver with available adaptive cruise control and other added tech.
• Limited: This is the trim to target if you want the strongest blend of features and refinement, with standard adaptive cruise control and rain-sensing wipers, plus access to more advanced tech and driver-assist upgrades.
• Trailhawk: This is the off-road-focused trim, adding a low-range transfer case, a rock driving mode, Falken all-terrain tires, metal skid plates, and 8.6 inches of ground clearance for tougher terrain.

What Jeep Compass do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually attract more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of listings and a clearer picture of pricing. That makes them easier to compare, and it often helps you find a trim and price point that fits your budget.

What is the Jeep Compass's resale value?

The Compass is showing broad price softening across the model years in the table, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while several older years are also moving down at a steady pace. That creates more room to negotiate, especially if you're comparing multiple model years side by side.

The 2023, 2022, and 2018 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 −11.47% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.59%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,816. The Jeep Compass offers a comfortable ride, a roomy cabin, and a practical layout that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The turbo-four is rated at 200 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque, with 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 2024 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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.