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2019 Sport 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $22,095
2019 Sport 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $23,595
2019 Latitude 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $25,345
2019 Latitude 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $25,345
2019 Limited 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $28,445
2019 Trailhawk 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $29,445
2019 Limited 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $29,945
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Overview

The middle offering in Jeep's trio of compact crossovers, the 2019 Jeep Compass promises easy drivability and room for the family at an economical price. Buyers with a taste for adventure can also get a level off-road capability that's rare in this class.

What's New for 2019

The Compass receives mild equipment updates and revised package, including adaptive cruise control in the Advance Safety Group Package and a standard seven-inch Uconnect infotainment system on Sport and Latitude models.

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Choosing Your Jeep Compass

Every Compass is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 180 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive with a terrain selector is a $1,500 option on all versions except the Trailhawk, where it's standard.

Depending on the configuration, the Compass can be equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, a six-speed automatic, or a nine-speed automatic. The EPA fuel economy ratings top out at 23 miles per gallon in the city, 32 mpg on the highway, and 26 mpg combined – this for a Compass with front-wheel drive and the six-speed manual.

As in previous years, the Compass is available in four trim levels:

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Sport

Priced from $23,090 (all prices include the $1,495 destination charge), the Sport comes standard with the six-speed manual transmission and features like dual-zone automatic climate control, a seven-inch touchscreen, a six-speaker sound system, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The Sport rolls on black-finish 16-inch steel wheels. The six-speed automatic is optional with front-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive models can get the nine-speed automatic ($1,500 for either).

The Sport Appearance Group ($995) adds silver aluminum wheels, roof rails, and deep tinted glass. The $965 Technology Group includes a color driver information display, push-button start, satellite radio, and rear parking sensors. Buyers in the snowbelt will appreciate the Cold Weather Group, which tacks on heated front seats, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, wiper de-icers, and all-season floor mats for $845.

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Latitude

The $26,340 Latitude gets push-button start, satellite radio, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel as standard – plus 17-inch aluminum wheels and upgraded cloth upholstery with faux leather inserts. The six-speed automatic is also standard on front-wheel-drive models. All-wheel-drive versions are again offered with the manual transmission or optional nine-speed automatic.

The Popular Equipment Group ($995) throws in a power driver seat, remote start, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and the driver information display. For $895, the Safety and Security Group provides rear parking sensors, automatic wipers, a vehicle alarm, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. With those features in place, buyers can add the Advanced Safety Group ($795) with adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. Bi-xenon headlights and LED taillights come in the $695 Premium Lighting Group. The Cold Weather Group continues as an option.

There are two subtrims in the Latitude line. The Sun & Wheel (front-wheel drive only) carries a panoramic sunroof and 17-inch polished aluminum wheels with granite-painted pockets for $27,135. The Popular Equipment Group is the only optional package available. The Altitude ($27,760) features a gloss-black roof and 18-inch black wheels, plus matching black trim throughout. All regular Latitude options are available on the Altitude.

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Limited

The Limited starts at $29,940 and comes standard with the contents of the Popular Equipment and Cold Weather groups (the others remain optional). The nine-speed automatic is also standard on all-wheel-drive models. Additional features include leather seats, a 8.4-inch touchscreen, unique 18-inch wheels, and a gloss-black roof. The Advanced Safety Group, Safety and Security Group, and Premium Lighting Group return unchanged.

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Trailhawk

The all-wheel-drive-only Trailhawk, which costs $30,440, gets a raised suspension, off-road tires, underbody skid plates, and a crawl mode for driving on rocky surfaces. The exterior receives a gloss-black roof and a matte black hood decal. The 8.4-inch touchscreen is also standard.

The Leather Interior Group ($1,695) combines perforated leather seats with the contents of the Cold Weather Group, which remains available separately along with the other packages. Major individual options for the Latitude, Trailhawk, and Limited include a panoramic sunroof ($1,595), a power liftgate ($695), navigation ($1,245), and a premium Beats sound system ($795).

CarsDirect Tip

The 2019 Jeep Compass Sport has been popular with buyers, but its lack of available safety features makes it a non-starter for us. In terms of features for the money, the Limited comes out on top.

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Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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The 2019 Jeep Compass is all about finding the perfect balance of size, roominess, ruggedness, and style between the Renegade and Cherokee. Is this gap-bridging crossover the perfect fit for your family? Keep reading to find out.

Best Value

The 2019 Jeep Compass nestles itself in a tight niche between the Jeep Renegade and Cherokee. Despite being crammed into a tight spot, the 2019 Compass offers a full allotment of trim levels for buyers to choose from: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, and Limited.

Each trim caters to a specific group, but the Latitude model offers the best bang for the buck thanks to its additional standard features and assortment of available safety goodies. It’s worthwhile to check the boxes for the Safety and Secruity Group and Advanced Safety Group because they offer loads of advanced active safety equipment.

  • Model: 2019 Jeep Compass Latitude
  • Engine: 2.4-liter four-cylinder
  • Output: 180 hp / 175 lb-ft
  • Transmission: Six-speed automatic
  • Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
  • Fuel Economy: 22 City / 31 Hwy
  • Options:Safety and Security Group ($895, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, sonar rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, remote start, security alarm), Advanced Safety Group ($795, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, auto-dimming rearview mirror)
  • Base Price: $26,340 (including the $1,495 destination fee)
  • Best Value Price: : $28,030

Performance

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While it’s no powerhouse, the 2019 Jeep Compass’ standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is adequately powerful at 180 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. Traditionalists will love the Compass’ standard six-speed manual transmission – a rarity in this class – but it'll take some searching to find one.

The Compass has good on-road manners, and its independent suspension absorbs most road imperfections. For those looking for something more rugged, there's the available Compass Trailhawk that lifts the body by one inch, giving it 8.4 inches of ground clearance. This package also adds standard all-wheel drive, a nine-speed automatic transmission, a 20-to-one crawl ratio, “Rock Mode,” and more. While its nine-speed automatic transmission may sound like the latest and greatest cog swapper, it seems confused at times and does too much gear hunting.

Style

The 2019 Jeep Compass borrows its styling from the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, and that's a good thing. Up front is where most of this trickle-down styling occurs – there's even chrome in the higher trims. Around back, the Compass pulls away from its big brother, but still boasts a modern look that's sure to satisfy most crossover buyers. Jeep fans, however, may find this back end a little too crossover-like.

Inside, the Compass features a thick-rimmed steering wheel with chunky posts, an easy-to-operate climate-control system, a seven-inch touchscreen, and optional splashes of color to add some extra style. While the rear seat offers plenty of leg and head room, its hip room is tight at just 49.2 inches. Jeep claims you can toss three adults in the Compass’ rear seat, but it'll get uncomfortable quickly. Up front, the seats feel narrow and seem to lack the padding we’d like to see for long-haul driving.

The Best and Worst Things

The Compass’ sharp styling for its class is a huge plus. And those seeking a more rugged look will appreciate what the Compass Trailhawk offers.

For a compact family crossover, that third seat is way too narrow, leaving us wondering why Jeep bothers calling this a five-seat crossover.

Right For? Wrong For?Jeep Compass

The Compass is perfect for buyers looking for a premium appearance without the premium price tag. The younger person with smaller children or no children at all would be an ideal Compass buyer.

Growing families will quickly realize just how limited the rear seats are. Buyers with families greater than four are better suited buying a different model or moving up one segment.

The Bottom Line

The 2019 Jeep Compass is sleek, stylish, and even rugged in its Trailhawk form. It also has tons of customization options, but buyer beware: the customization options add up quickly, and that rear seat will require a full-family fitting before signing any paperwork.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.4L I-4 / 180 HP / 175 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard: 6-spd man w/OD
Available: 6-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
23 / 32 / 27 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.4L I-4 / 180 HP / 175 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
23 / 32 / 27 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Strut
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
13.5 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$51
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
59.8 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
100 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
173.0 "
Exterior Width
73.8 "
Exterior Height
64.6 "
Front Headroom
39.2 "
Rear Headroom
38.5 "
Front Legroom
41.8 "
Rear Legroom
38.3 "
Front Shoulder Room
56.7 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.1 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,184 Lbs.
Wheel Base
104 "
Turning Radius
18.1 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
16.0 " Black Styled Steel / 16.0 " Silver Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Clearcoat Monotone With Decal
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Accents
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way / (8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Armrests
6-way / (8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Clock, Seek-scan / Clock / Siriusxm Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan / Am/fm, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Light / Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Parksense Rear
Security Systems
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months

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