2016 Jeep Compass vs. 2017 Jeep Compass
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Jeep Compass and 2017 Jeep Compass contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Jeep Compass and the 2017 Jeep Compass.
When comparing the 2016 Jeep Compass's and the 2017 Jeep Compass's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Jeep Compass has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2016 Jeep Compass and 2017 Jeep Compass have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Jeep Compass's and the 2017 Jeep Compass's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Jeep Compass is a better car than the 2017 Jeep Compass.
Pricing: A used 2016 Jeep Compass ranges from $6,994 to $16,686 while a used 2017 Jeep Compass is priced between $9,904 to $19,996.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Jeep Compass and the 2017 Jeep Compass both lose 36.5 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Compass is 8.0 out of 10. Jeep Compass is ranked 5 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Jeep Compass is ranked 34 and the Jeep Compass is ranked 34 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Jeep Compass is 7.9 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Jeep Compass and the 2017 Jeep Compass makes 158 horsepower. The Compass is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, while the Compass is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 408 miles. The Compass uses gasoline, and the Compass uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Jeep Compass has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,695
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,914
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,695 - $22,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,940
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$20,471
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,995 - $26,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,894
Price Range:
$6,994 - $16,686
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$13,533
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$11,304 - $16,247
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
399
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101,487
# Good or Great Deals:
182
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,079
Price Range:
$9,904 - $19,996
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$15,286
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$12,850 - $18,325
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
445
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86,890
# Good or Great Deals:
198
Jeep Compass Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Jeep Compass Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Jeep Compass
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.9 - 6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
10.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Jeep Compass
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.9 - 7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
10.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 7.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.8 - 4.1
Jeep Compass Rankings
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58 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2016 Jeep Compass Trim Levels
High Altitude, Latitude, Sport, Sport 75th Anniversary, Sport SE
2017 Jeep Compass Trim Levels
High Altitude, Latitude, Limited, Sport, Sport 75th Anniversary, Sport SE, Trailhawk
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
141 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
141 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
313 / 408 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
313 / 408 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
22.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
22.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3107 lbs
Width:
71.4 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
175.1 inches
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3107 lbs
Width:
71.4 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
175.1 inches
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Mojave Sand Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Eco Green Pearl Coat / Recon Green Clear Coat
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat / Redline 2 Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Mojave Sand Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray / Dark Slate Gray/Light Pebble Beige
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray / Dark Slate Gray/Light Pebble Beige
