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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 $19,164, and its lowest point over the past year was $18,962. 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 is a solid choice if you want Jeep styling, available off-road capability, and a mix of comfort and value. 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, safety features, and overall value for money. Many also highlight the smooth ride, generous cargo capacity, and user-friendly infotainment system, especially in newer model years.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the powertrain and driving dynamics: recent expert reviews point to steering that feels loose, handling that can feel mushy, and a powertrain that can react slowly under hard acceleration. Higher trims can also push the price into territory where the value story becomes less compelling.

37.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Compass models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Compass as a comfortable, well-equipped SUV with strong Jeep character. The newer model years also get credit for improved cabin quality, better tech, and a more refined overall package.

• 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, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you focus on later model years with the newer turbocharged setup and updated cabin.

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 come standard.
• Infotainment: A 10.1-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5 software comes standard, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: Fuel economy is 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 brings standard all-wheel drive, a 10-inch infotainment screen, push-button start, and a good value proposition for shoppers who want the Compass’s core setup 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 opens the door to available tech and safety upgrades, making it a strong choice if you want a richer cabin and more available equipment.
• Altitude: This trim adds a more distinctive appearance and can be paired with additional convenience and driver-assistance equipment, appealing if you want style with substance.
• Limited: This trim adds the most upscale feel in the lineup, including standard rain-sensing wipers and standard adaptive cruise control, and it suits buyers who want the most polished everyday Compass.
• Trailhawk: This is the off-road-focused choice, adding a low-range transfer case, an extra rock mode, Falken all-terrain tires, metal skid plates, and 8.6 inches of ground clearance for buyers who want the Compass’s strongest trail hardware.

What Jeep Compass do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing flexibility, and a better chance of finding the trim and equipment mix you want. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop if you want a balance of newer features and broad availability.

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 to stretch your budget. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while a few older years are falling more slowly. That pattern suggests there are still opportunities to find value across much of the lineup.

The 2023, 2017, and 2015 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 on the newest expert-tested model year.

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 −10.81% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −16.49%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 40.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 40.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $20,628. The Jeep Compass offers Jeep styling, a comfortable ride, and available off-road capability that make it appealing across the lineup.

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 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.

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 6, 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 $26,142
• Best MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Most Popular: Limited 4WD

Trim Overview

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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 higher trims.

• Avg. market price: $26,142 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 4,836 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 extra features and style without stepping up to the Limited.

• Avg. market price: $26,276 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 60 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 premium experience with advanced features and comfort. It's also the most popular trim in the lineup by a wide margin.

• Avg. market price: $29,176 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 6,336 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 off-road capability without sacrificing comfort and technology.

• Avg. market price: $27,746 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 2,510 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 luxury features in a trail-ready package without going for the highest trim.

• Avg. market price: $27,809 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 50 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Limited 4WD

With 6,336 active listings, the Limited 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Latitude 4WD

At $26,142 avg market price — below the lineup median of $27,746 — 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 with 23/31 MPG.

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