2020 Jeep Compass 4WD vs FWD: is 4WD worth it?
Sport 4WD vs Sport FWD
4WD adds $1,500. Costs $59 more a year in fuel.
$1,854more over 6 years
- 25 vs 26 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every 4WD and FWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport FWD Sport 4WD | $22,280 $23,780 | $1,500 | 26 mpg 25 mpg | $1,477 $1,536 | $1,854 | +143 lb | 7.8 in 8.2 in |
| Altitude FWD Altitude 4x4 | $25,625 $25,625 | $0 | 25 mpg 25 mpg | $1,536 $1,536 | $0 | +143 lb | 7.8 in 8.2 in |
| Latitude FWD Latitude 4x4 | $25,625 $25,625 | $0 | 25 mpg 25 mpg | $1,536 $1,536 | $0 | +143 lb | N/A |
| Latitude w/Sun/Safety Pkg FWD Latitude w/Sun/Safety Pkg 4x4 | $25,625 $25,625 | $0 | 25 mpg 25 mpg | $1,536 $1,536 | $0 | +143 lb | N/A |
| Sun and Safety Edition FWD Sun and Safety Edition 4WD | $27,320 $28,820 | $1,500 | Not established 25 mpg | Not established $1,536 | Not established | +143 lb | Same |
| Limited FWD Limited 4x4 | $28,630 $30,130 | $1,500 | 25 mpg 25 mpg | $1,536 $1,536 | $1,500 | +143 lb | 7.8 in 8.2 in |
| High Altitude FWD High Altitude 4x4 | $28,630 $30,130 | $1,500 | 25 mpg 25 mpg | $1,536 $1,536 | $1,500 | +143 lb | 7.8 in 8.2 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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