Over the course of this year, sales of the Jeep Compass have spiraled, and some blame its higher pricing, so one might expect Stellantis to give the 2027 model a price cut, but alas, the base MSRP has risen. Instead of a $29,550 sticker price as we saw in 2026 (excluding $1,995 for destination), the Compass now starts at $31,985 for 2027 (again, excluding $1,995 for destination), which means that before any options or other fees, the Compass costs at least $33,980. The justification for this $2,435 price increase? More standard features and color choices with which to battle the Toyota RAV4 (MY2026: $31,900 plus $1,595 for destination), another compact crossover seeing a sales decline.
2027 Jeep Compass Gets Safer and More Convenient
The 2027 Jeep Compass now gets adaptive cruise control as standard on all trims, while the mid-range Limited, Limited Altitude, and Trailhawk add a wireless charging pad and second-row USB ports. Optionally, the Premium Lighting Group gives these trims LED headlights, taillights, and fog lights, while the Driver Assist Package adds a 360-degree camera and a garage door opener. Stellantis boasts that the 2027 Compass has a smaller price variance between the base Latitude trim and the slightly better-equipped Latitude Altitude ($32,980 plus destination), now down to $995. In other words, the Latitude Altitude has not had as severe a price increase; for the 2026 model year, these trims were separated by a $2,115 price gap, with the Altitude adding blacked-out exterior and interior elements, painted wheels, and contrast stitching. Unfortunately, the automaker has not provided a full breakdown of pricing for each trim, but besides the 85th Anniversary Edition, all 2026 trims carry over, including the Limited ($33,500+), the Trailhawk ($34,000+), and the Limited Altitude ($36,000+).
2027 Jeep Compass Colors and Availability
The color palette is unusually large for this segment, with Joose, Diamond Black, Bright White, Sting Gray, Red Hot, Hydro Blue, and Fathom Blue already available. But for 2027, Jeep is adding four new hues: Ghost, Copper Shino, ’41, and Goldilocks (availability TBC). As before, the Mexico-made Compass is powered by one engine across all trims, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-pot making 200 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, capable of a 2,000-pound towing capacity as standard. Orders are currently open, but Stellantis has yet to announce when deliveries will begin. Late in 2027 (the 20th anniversary of the now-aging Compass), a new model will begin production in Belvidere, Illinois, arriving for the 2028 model year. We’re probably dreaming, but perhaps domestic production will bring the price down again.
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