For the same model year, dealers ask 20 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -19% and WA the priciest at +15%; a four-wheel drive Compass asks +9% against the median of its model year.
Jeep Compass price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 22 | |
| 2025 | — | 9 | |
| 2024 | — | 28 | |
| 2023 | — | 17 | |
| 2022 | — | 16 | |
| 2021 | — | 24 | |
| 2020 | — | 26 | |
| 2019 | 2.1× | 44 | |
| 2018 | 2.1× | 73 | |
| 2017 | 2.4× | 41 | |
| 2016 | 2.6× | 69 | |
| 2015 | — | 29 | |
| 2014 | 2.3× | 44 | |
| 2013 | — | 11 | |
| 2012 | — | 29 | |
| 2011 | — | 14 | |
| 2008 | — | 5 | |
| 2007 | — | 6 |
For the 2023 model year, the Jeep Compass has a median asking price of $21,947; the Toyota RAV4 asks $30,110, the Nissan Rogue $18,900 and the Ford Escape $17,995. Only the Toyota RAV4 asks more.
Dealer or private seller
On the Jeep Compass the dealer markup works out at 20% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 919 | +9.5% | $12,286 |
| Private seller | 459 | -10.2% | $6,628 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 1,245 | +3.4% | $10,293 |
| Rebuilt | 60 | -6.7% | $11,442 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2016 Compass, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 175–200k bands the asking price falls 53%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 34 | |
| 100–125k miles | 63 | |
| 125–150k miles | 34 | |
| 150–175k miles | 34 | |
| 175–200k miles | 10 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Jeep Compass is drivetrain: 4WD asks +9% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 787 | +9.2% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 294 | -4.5% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Jeep Compass asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +15%, cheapest FL at -19% — 34 points apart, which on a $8,500 car is roughly $2,848.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 93 | |
| GA | 35 | |
| NC | 52 | |
| OH | 89 | |
| VA | 34 | |
| NM | 34 | |
| NE | 36 | |
| MI | 45 | |
| WA | 73 | |
| MA | 33 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Jeep Compass cost?
The median asking price is $8,500 across 1,625 live listings. A 2007 asks about $5,000 and a 2026 about $33,308. The most listed year is 2018, at $11,500.
Is a used Compass cheaper than a Toyota RAV4?
Yes. For the 2023 model year the Compass has a median asking price of $21,947 and the Toyota RAV4 $30,110, so the Compass asks 27% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Compass from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 9.5% above and private sellers 10.2% below, a gap of about $4,324 on a 2023 at $21,947.
How much value does a Compass lose per 25,000 miles?
About 17% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2016 Compass, measured from the 75–100k band to the 175–200k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Jeep Compass valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Compass worth?
A rebuilt-title Compass asks 7% less than the median for its model year (60 listings): about $1,470 off a 2023 at $21,947.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Compass?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -18.5% against the national median, and WA most at +15.0%. On the typical $8,500 Compass that spread is about $2,848.
Why do Compass prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 69 listings of the 2016 Compass, the priciest tenth asks 2.6× what the cheapest tenth does: $9,997 against $3,800.
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