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 $19,553, and its year-round low is $19,026.87. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across the years in the data.

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 from owners, and 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, safety features, and overall value for money. Many also like its off-road capability and Jeep styling, especially in Trailhawk versions, while newer models draw positive feedback for their upgraded cabins and user-friendly tech.

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

The main trade-offs show up in powertrain behavior and everyday refinement, especially in recent expert-tested years, where reviewers point to underwhelming acceleration, steering feel, and value in higher trims.

29.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Compass models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Compass as a comfortable, value-oriented SUV with appealing features and strong safety content. Expert reviews also reinforce that newer versions bring a more polished cabin and better-equipped package than earlier models.

• 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 newer model years with stronger owner feedback and a cleaner vehicle history.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.6% — 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: EPA-estimated at 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 these trims:

• Sport: The entry trim gives you standard all-wheel drive, a turbocharged engine, a 10-inch infotainment screen, and a strong value story; this is the best-value trim if you want the Compass experience at the lowest price.
• Latitude: Adds more comfort and convenience equipment, making it a sensible step up if you want a better-equipped daily driver.
• Latitude Lux: Brings a more upscale feel and opens the door to additional tech and driver-assistance content.
• Limited: Adds more premium equipment and is the trim where more advanced safety and convenience features become standard.
• Trailhawk: Adds red tow hooks, revised bumpers, a mild lift, a low-range transfer case, Falken all-terrain tires, metal skid plates, and 8.6 inches of ground clearance for buyers who want the Compass’s most capable setup.
• High Altitude: Focuses on a more upscale presentation and includes the 10.3-inch digital instrument panel as standard.

What Jeep Compass do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices in trims, colors, and price points, which makes it easier to find a Compass that fits your budget and equipment needs. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so you can compare more listings side by side.

What is the Jeep Compass's resale value?

Most Compass model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while a few years are falling more slowly. That pattern suggests you can find stronger value in several recent model years without giving up the Compass’s core appeal.

The 2023, 2017, and 2022 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 −11.28% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −16.25%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 30.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,347. The Jeep Compass offers Jeep styling, a comfortable ride, and a distinctive compact-SUV character that helps it stand out in everyday use.

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.

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 2028 inventory to mature. These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.