Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4WD vs Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
$28,110MSRP
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2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4WD
2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4WD
$28,595MSRP
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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
$28,110MSRP
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2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4WD
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Overview

Years produced

2006-2010

Years produced

2017-Present

MSRP

$28,110

MSRP

$28,595

Average price

$18,238

Average price

$19,906

Listings

0

Listings

5

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Reviews Summary

One year after a complete redesign, the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee truly offers something for everyone. The lineup expands with a new Off-Road Package for the base Laredo trim, a new luxury-oriented Overland trim, and a new performance-tuned SRT-8 model that has more than 400 horsepower and screams to 60 mph in under five seconds. Jeep also makes stability control standard on all 2006 Grand Cherokees.

Reviews Summary

If you want a compact crossover with some legitimate off-roading capability, the all-new Jeep Compass is worth checking out—especially if you don’t mind paying more for the Trailhawk trim. Jeep designed the new Compass to fill the niche between the tiny Renegade and the larger Cherokee. It’s smaller than a Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V, but the Compass is about the same size as the Ford Escape and Subaru Crosstrek—though it offers some options none of its competitors can match.

Before exploring the new Compass any further, it’s important to note that this Jeep thankfully shares nothing but a name with its predecessor. Confusingly, both the old and new Compasses are on sale at Jeep dealerships as 2017 models. The older car is sometimes known as the Compass X, and we recommend avoiding it. It’s unpleasantly loud, it feels cheap, and it doesn’t get the high safety ratings of its competitors.

The new Compass, however, is the perfect fit for a certain kind of buyer. Whether it’s right for you depends on your needs.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.7L 210 hp V6

Engine

2.4L 180 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

4X4

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

210 hp @ 5200 rpm

Horsepower

180 hp @ 6400 rpm

MPG City

15

MPG City

22

MPG Highway

21

MPG Highway

30
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
$28,110MSRP
Shop Now
2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4WD
2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4WD
$28,595MSRP
Shop Now
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
$28,110MSRP
Shop Now
2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4WD
$28,595MSRP
Shop Now

Overview

Years produced
2006-2010
2017-Present
MSRP
$28,110
$28,595
Average price
$18,238
$19,906
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.8

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

Read full review

7.2 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Summary
One year after a complete redesign, the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee truly offers something for everyone. The lineup expands with a new Off-Road Package for the base Laredo trim, a new luxury-oriented Overland trim, and a new performance-tuned SRT-8 model that has more than 400 horsepower and screams to 60 mph in under five seconds. Jeep also makes stability control standard on all 2006 Grand Cherokees.

If you want a compact crossover with some legitimate off-roading capability, the all-new Jeep Compass is worth checking out—especially if you don’t mind paying more for the Trailhawk trim. Jeep designed the new Compass to fill the niche between the tiny Renegade and the larger Cherokee. It’s smaller than a Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V, but the Compass is about the same size as the Ford Escape and Subaru Crosstrek—though it offers some options none of its competitors can match.

Before exploring the new Compass any further, it’s important to note that this Jeep thankfully shares nothing but a name with its predecessor. Confusingly, both the old and new Compasses are on sale at Jeep dealerships as 2017 models. The older car is sometimes known as the Compass X, and we recommend avoiding it. It’s unpleasantly loud, it feels cheap, and it doesn’t get the high safety ratings of its competitors.

The new Compass, however, is the perfect fit for a certain kind of buyer. Whether it’s right for you depends on your needs.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
3.7L 210 hp V6
2.4L 180 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
4X4
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
180 hp @ 6400 rpm
MPG City
15
22
MPG Highway
21
30
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