The Grand Cherokee-like nose job and the upgraded standard equipment have had a negative impact on the 2011 Jeep Compass' sticker price as the refreshed crossover model will reach showrooms next month with a starting price of $19,295, not including a (*) $700 destination fee. That's close to $4,000 more than the pre-facelift 2010MY Compass, which retailed for $15,365.
However, the base version of the 2011MY Compass does come equipped with more standard features than the outgoing model including air conditioning, power windows and locks, heated power side mirrors, keyless entry, fog lamps, cruise control and tinted glass, all of which were absent on the entry-level 2010MY Compass.
The cosmetically and mechanically updated Jeep model will be offered in three trim levels, including the higher grade Latitude, which adds a CVT, heated front seats and a leather steering wheel for $21,595 (plus destination fee), and the Limited, which is powered by a 172HP 2.4-liter four-pot and starts from $24,295 (plus destination fee).
The base and Latitude trim models are offered with a 158HP 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
More details on specs in the list below.
2011 Jeep Compass pricing (2010 pricing)
Compass Base: $19,295 (2010MY: $15,365)
Features
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Heated power side mirrors
- Fog lamps
- Roof rails
- Rear-window wiper/washer
- Air conditioning
- LED gauge cluster
- 17-inch aluminum wheels
- Cruise control
- 60/40-split rear bench
- Power windows and locks, keyless entry
- Removable, rechargeable LED flashlight
Compass Latitude: $21,595 (2010MY: $21,850)
- Continuously variable automatic transmission
- Heated front seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Fold-flat front seat
- 115-volt auxiliary outlet
Compass Limited: $24,295 (2010MY: $23,385)
- 172-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder
- Automatic climate control
- In-dash vehicle display
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Leather upholstery
- Six-way power driver’s seat
- Six-disc CD charger
- 18-inch aluminum wheels
Destination: $700 ($630)
Optional Equipment
- Continuously variable automatic transmission (base only): $1,100 (same)
- Four-wheel drive: $1,700 ($1,500)
- Security Group Package: Side thorax airbags, USB port, remote start, Bluetooth connectivity, security alarm, auto-dimming rearview mirror: $1,195 ($985)
- Sun and Sound Package: nine-speaker stereo, powered sunroof: $1,295 (same)
- Media Center Package: 30-gigabyte hard drive, touch-screen display: $640 (base, Latitude), $290 (Limited)
- Navigation System: $685 ($1,200)
- Trail Rated Package: 140-Amp alternator, four-wheel drive off-road mode, brake lock differential, engine oil cooler, fuel tank skid plate shield, full-size spare tire, hill descent control, hill start assist, tow hooks, trailer tow wiring harness: $500 (needs four-wheel drive option)
