Dodge Caliber vs. Jeep Compass
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Caliber and 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 Dodge Caliber and the Jeep Compass.
In comparing the Dodge Caliber's and the Jeep Compass's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Caliber has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Jeep Compass has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Caliber's and the Jeep Compass's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Caliber is a better car than the Jeep Compass.
Pricing: A used 2012 Dodge Caliber ranges from $3,139 to $10,787 while a used 2012 Jeep Compass is priced between $4,890 to $13,384.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Dodge Caliber and the Jeep Compass makes 158 horsepower. The Caliber is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles. The Compass is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 394 miles. This gives the Dodge Caliber the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Jeep Compass. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Compass has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Dodge Caliber has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.
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:
$17,380
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$18,519
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$15,995 - $19,990
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,762
Price Range:
$3,139 - $10,787
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
18
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
117,884
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,274
Price Range:
$4,890 - $13,384
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$8,334
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$7,944 - $8,726
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
95
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
125,581
# Good or Great Deals:
35
Dodge Caliber Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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 Dodge Caliber
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Compass
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.2 - 5
Dodge Caliber Rankings
Not yet available
Jeep Compass Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
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4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
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10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 16Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
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14 out of / 30Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
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18 out of / 20Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
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58 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Caliber Trim Levels
SE, SXT, SXT Plus
Jeep Compass Trim Levels
Latitude, Limited, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
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:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
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):
0.054 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:
1000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 435 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 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
313 / 394 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
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
Leather Upholstery:
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
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
Leather Upholstery:
Available
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:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
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:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.4 inches
Cargo Space:
18.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
47.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
114.6 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:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
22.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
124.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2940 lbs
Width:
68.8 inches
Height:
60.4 inches
Length:
173.8 inches
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3074 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
64.2 inches
Length:
173.4 inches
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/70R15
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
Gray
Tungsten Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Redline 2 Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Gray
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Blue
True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Copperhead Pearl Coat
Green
Rescue Green Metallic Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray / Dark Slate/Medium Graystone
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray / Dark Slate Gray/Light Pebble Beige
