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2009 Jeep Compass

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Starting MSRP $18,465 – $24,575 Change Vehicle

Snapshot

  
EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 21 – 23   Highway: 24 – 28
Available Engines:
 158-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
172-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
Available Transmissions: 2-speed CVT w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD

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 What We Like

 What We Don't
•Front- or all-wheel drive
•Standard stability system and curtain airbags
•Five-speed manual or CVT automatic
•Stain-resistant upholstery
•Redesigned interior
 
+Gas mileage
+Ease of entry/exit
+Versatility
+Standard safety equipment
+Fully independent suspension
 
-Least offroad-capable Jeep
-Limited towing capacity
-Base model meekly equipped
-Lackluster acceleration with CVT
 

Vehicle Summary

Built on a new car-based platform shared with the Dodge Caliber, the Compass is one of two front-wheel-drive models from Jeep — the other being the compact Patriot. Both cars are examples of why so-called crossover vehicles are supplanting traditional truck-based SUVs. Trim levels include the Sport and better-equipped Limited.  Read more 

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4dr Front-wheel Drive Sport

 $18,465 $17,363

4dr 4x4 Sport

 $20,215 $18,973

4dr Front-wheel Drive Limited

 $22,825 $21,374

4dr 4x4 Limited

 $24,575 $22,984
  Destination Charge: $630

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