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| 2007 Jeep Compass Review | |||
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Fortunately, the Compass's penchant for modest numbers extends to its price. Compared to the 20-grand-plus prices of the class leaders, the Compass Sport starts at $17,035 for a 2WD automatic. Downgrading to the 2.0-liter can shave off a petty $200, and choosing the Compass's rare option of a stickshift can drop it down to $15,985. But one look at the options list explains how such prices were possible. Just about everyone will specify the $2,600 Quick Order Package which contains air conditioning, power windows / locks / mirrors, keyless entry, map lights, assist grips, floor mats, illuminated entry, tinted glass, driver's seat height adjuster, flat-folding passenger seat, folding/reclining rear seats, the dome light / flashlight, and the 115V power outlet. Throw in side air bags and cruise control for $250 a piece and you're up to $20,135.Then there's the Compass Limited, which starts with cruise and everything in the big important package, then standardizes heated leather seats, 18-inch wheels, and a tire pressure monitor. Cost: $20,485 for stick, $21,635 for automatic (which costs slightly more here for adding the AutoStick feature). Tack on $1,800 to any version for 4-wheel-drive. Half the journey still lies ahead, like the Driver Convenience Group (trip computer, tire pressure monitor, auto-dimming mirror, compass, garage door opener, $425), moonroof ($800), Sirius radio ($195), 6-disc MP3 CD changer ($320), 6-disc CD changer with navigation system ($1,395 on Limited), Boston Acoustics speakers (includes drop-down rear-firing speakers for tailgate parties; $495 on Limited), Uconnect hands-free phone ($275 on Limited), chrome wheels ($825 on Limited), and a Trailer Tow Prep Group to raise towing capacity from 1,000 to 2,000 pounds ($130). Chrysler has also borrowed the European practice of charging for certain paint colors: $150 for green, $225 for red. Yet our aforementioned $20,135 Compass Sport still marks a decent discount. A Honda CR-V LX costs $21,195, a base RAV4 $21,595, and a Ford Escape XLS with a couple key options slightly higher still. Hyundai would normally be a big obstacle, but since the Tucson needs its V6 to compare with Compass, it ends up as high as the others. Only the related Kia Sportage ducks under 21 grand, but the Compass ducks lower still. Low enough to make up for its flaws in performance, décor, refinement, comfort, and utility? That's the only real question, and the answer lies in your values. |
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