Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Mitsubishi Outlander over the Jeep.
Towing is significantly more the Jeep's forte than it is the Outlander's.
Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mitsubishi Outlander than the Jeep Compass because of its bigger tank.
The Jeep Compass and the Mitsubishi compete for the same parking spaces.
Convenience
You'll most certainly take the Jeep Compass for a fill-up almost as often as the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Jeep is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Mitsubishi Outlander.
The Mitsubishi Outlander won't tax your gas budget significantly more than the Jeep will.
There really isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Jeep Compass is a bit more economical than the Outlander.
In terms of MSRP, the Mitsubishi Outlander costs approximately as much as the Jeep Compass (though the Jeep Compass is slightly cheaper).
Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Mitsubishi and the Jeep Compass definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Jeep Compass has no lessons to learn when it comes to pickup from the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Jeep offers a bit more head room than the Mitsubishi Outlander, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
While the rear of the Jeep Compass provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Mitsubishi Outlander, there really isn't much of a difference.
Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Jeep Compass isn't quite as generous as the Mitsubishi Outlander's.