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Jeep Compass
2021 Jeep Compass
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$23,915
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.3
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Nissan Xterra
2015 Nissan Xterra
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$25,710
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N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
4.0L V6 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 15 MPG
Hwy: 20 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Jeep Compass
2017-2021 Jeep Compass Rear Angle View
2017-2021 Jeep Compass Dashboard
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Nissan Xterra
2009-2015 Nissan Xterra Rear Angle View
2009-2015 Nissan Xterra Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
4.0L V6 Gas
Horsepower
180 hp @ 6400 rpm
261 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
175 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
281 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,184 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
5,000 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
17 MPG
City
22 MPG
15 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
20 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 Tons/yr
10.4 (Est) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gallons
21.1 gallons
Cruising Range City
297 miles
316.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
418.5 miles
422 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
173 in
N/A
Height
64.6 in
74.9 in
Max Width
73.8 in
72.8 in
Front Width
60.7 in
61.8 in
Rear Width
60.3 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
106.3 in
Ground Clearance
7.8 in
9.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.8 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.2 in
39.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.7 in
58.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.1 in
55.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.3 in
34.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.5 in
39.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.1 in
58.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
49.2 in
46.1 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
59.8 ft³
65.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
27.2 ft³
36.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
27.2 ft³
36.3 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.3 ft
37.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Strut
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P215/65HR16
P265/70TR16
Rear Tire
P215/65HR16
P265/70TR16
Spare Tire
N/A
Full-Size

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

White Clearcoat
  • Brilliant Silver
  • Cayenne Red
  • Glacier
  • Lava Red
  • Metallic Blue
  • Night Armor
  • Solar Flare Yellow, Build Out:05/15/2015, *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
  • Super Black

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Diamond Black Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat
  • Jazz Blue Pearlcoat
  • Laser Blue Pearlcoat
  • Olive Green Pearlcoat
  • Redline Pearlcoat
  • Spitfire Orange Clearcoat
  • Velvet Red Pearlcoat
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Gray, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Optional
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
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