2010 Jeep Compass

2010 Jeep Compass Price Range: $18,465 - $25,135

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Jeep Compass is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the typical SUV. With respect to fuel economy, the Compass bests the typical SUV. The average SUV will tax your gas budget considerably more than the Jeep Compass will. As far as MSRP, the typical SUV costs tremendously more than the Jeep Compass. The Jeep Compass will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the average SUV.

Utility
The typical SUV will quite certainly prove more convenient than the Jeep Compass for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The typical SUV is a better choice than the Jeep Compass with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or big animals. The typical SUV outpulls the Jeep Compass by a big margin.

Convenience
The Jeep Compass's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the typical SUV.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Jeep Compass offers a bit more head room than the average SUV, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Jeep Compass provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the average SUV does.

Dimensions
The typical SUV is substantially heavier than the Jeep Compass. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical SUV than the Jeep Compass because of its bigger tank. The Jeep Compass and the typical SUV compete for the same parking spaces. The typical SUV's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Jeep Compass may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the average SUV packs quite a wallop and will knock the Compass down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Jeep Compass is most certainly more maneuverable than the average SUV, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Jeep Compass's engine is tremendously smaller than the typical SUV's. Bear in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Jeep Compass could learn a lesson or two from the average SUV as far as pickup. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the typical SUV is tremendously more powerful than the Jeep Compass.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Compass isn't quite as generous as the average SUV's.