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2012 Jeep Compass Limited
SUV · 172 hp · 23–24 mpg combined
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$24,295Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking13 factory options, from $30 to $1,295.
Sun/Sound Group$1,295
18" x 7.0" Aluminum Wheels$825
18" x 7.0" Chrome Clad Aluminum Wheels$825
Security and Cargo Convenience Group$750
Media Center 430N CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV$685
Premium Sound Group$650
UConnect Voice Command w/Bluetooth$325
Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD$290
Trailer Tow Prep Group$250
Additional Hawaii Destination Charge$50
Engine Block Heater$35
Smoker's Group$30
Quick Order Package 26F—
Which Compass is right for you?
Three trims, $19,295 to $24,295. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,600, from Latitude to Limited.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel or four-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.
172hp2.4L four-cylinder
165lb-ftTorque
23–24mpgCombined · 21 city · 26–27 highway
FWD / 4WDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
22.7 cu ftCargo volume
3,195–3,350 lbsCurb weight
4,575 lbsGVWR
2,000 lbsMax towing
925 lbsMax payload
118 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- 1 one-touch power windows
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 6-way power driver seat
- 2-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- fold flat passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- power steering
- cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- retained accessory power
- leather steering wheel
- Single zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- simulated alloy trim on dash
- simulated alloy trim on doors
- front reading lights
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 7.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P215/55R18 tires
- Steel spare wheel
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- front independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear integrated headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 4 total speakers
- auxiliary audio input
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 12 months of provided satellite radio service
- mast antenna
2 interiors
- Dark Slate Gray
- Dark Slate Gray/Light Pebble Beige
Both leather.
8 factory paints
- Black Clearcoat
- Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
- True Blue Pearlcoat
- Copperhead Pearlcoat
- Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearlcoat
- Mineral Gray Metallic Clearcoat
- Rescue Green Metallic Clearcoat
- Bright White Clearcoat
Safety and recalls
4 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Compass.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
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Other years of the Compass Limited.
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2014 Compass Limited
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