Is the 2021 Jeep Compass a good car?
Yes.
5 of 7checks
- Price: 20% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.5 in, top 31% |
| Worth the money | No | 20% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Compass a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.3 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 27.2 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the Compass a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $24,495 | Median $39,195 | 144 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 173.0 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.3 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Compass a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 20% of 137
Is the Compass a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.2 in clearance, 64.8 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.2 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.3 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Compass a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.5 in clearance. Top 31% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Trailhawk 4WD, 8.5 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Compass worth the money?
No. Priced 20% above cars like it.
- Price, 80th Spec Edition 4WD
- $30,195
- Predicted price
- $25,163
- Gap
- +$5,032 (+20%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Compass a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Sport FWD | $24,495 | 12.8 cents | 59.8 cu ft | 180 hp |
| Kia Sportage LX FWD | $24,090 | 12.3 cents | 60.1 cu ft | 181 hp |
Compared with 980 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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