A 2021 Jeep Compass still asks 45% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #51, below the 46% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−36.1%), after which losses ease to about 15.4% a year. Mileage costs it 52%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 508 listings.
Jeep Compass value by year
The newest Compass at under half the 2026 price is the 2021, with a median asking price of $14,999 (45% of it). A 2019 and a 2018 ask almost the same, $11,999 against $11,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $25,845 | $34,624 | 22 | |
| 2025 | $17,950 | $25,995 | 9 | |
| 2024 | $15,957 | $23,996 | 29 | |
| 2023 | $15,965 | $23,385 | 17 | |
| 2022 | $7,250 | $21,777 | 19 | |
| 2021 | $9,999 | $16,995 | 25 | |
| 2020 | $9,800 | $18,190 | 25 | |
| 2019 | $8,200 | $16,900 | 45 | |
| 2018 | $6,500 | $14,888 | 76 | |
| 2017 | $4,995 | $13,950 | 42 | |
| 2016 | $3,800 | $9,995 | 64 | |
| 2015 | $3,800 | $8,950 | 23 | |
| 2014 | $2,750 | $7,000 | 41 | |
| 2013 | $2,000 | $6,900 | 13 | |
| 2012 | $2,900 | $8,000 | 28 | |
| 2011 | $1,625 | $7,000 | 13 | |
| 2010 | $2,800 | $4,500 | 3 | |
| 2009 | $2,250 | $3,500 | 4 | |
| 2008 | $1,975 | $6,999 | 4 | |
| 2007 | $2,900 | $6,000 | 6 |
How the Jeep Compass depreciates
The newest Jeep Compass has a median asking price of $33,660; a 19-year-older one runs about $3,200 — roughly 90% lost over 19 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Jeep Compass hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota RAV4 keeps 60%, the Jeep Wrangler 56% and the Honda CR-V 59%, against 45% for the Compass. The Toyota RAV4, Jeep Wrangler and Honda CR-V hold value better than the Compass.
The Jeep Compass market right now
Adjust your Jeep Compass value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Jeep Compass about 52% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Jeep Compass: a dealer trade-in offer is around $25,845, selling private-party nets about $33,660, and a lot asks near $34,624 — a $8,779 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Compass costs a median 7% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Jeep Compass price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,500 (9) | $23,001 (43) | −2% |
| 2022 | $16,250 (8) | $17,997 (55) | +11% |
| 2021 | $14,500 (11) | $15,429 (56) | +6% |
| 2020 | $12,000 (16) | $14,563 (62) | +21% |
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Jeep Compass value FAQ
How much is a Jeep Compass worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,500 to $33,660 across 20 model years. A 2026 is worth about $33,660, the median of 22 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Jeep Compass's value?
Among Compasss from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $22,799, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $6,223; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 52%.
Which Jeep Compass year is the best value?
The newest Compass at under half the 2026 price is the 2021, with a median asking price of $14,999 (45% of it). A 2019 and a 2018 ask almost the same, $11,999 against $11,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Jeep Compass cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 7% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Compass hold value better than the Toyota RAV4?
No: over 5 years the Compass keeps 45% of its value and the Toyota RAV4 60%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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