Negotiating leverage
66
strong leverage / 100
~60 days of national supply and listings typically ~8% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
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2018 Jeep Compass Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$13,008
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$4,950$21,995
- Typical market range
- $11,528–$15,995
- Ridekick fair price
- $13,008
- Original MSRP range
- $22,595–$30,895
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
7 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
60
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2018 Jeep Compass.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$20,787–$21,691
Estimated dealer invoice — about $22,595 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | $11,652 | $22,595 | $20,787–$21,691 |
| Latitude | $12,737 | $24,295 | $22,351–$23,323 |
| Trailhawk | $13,509 | $28,795 | $26,491–$27,643 |
| Limited | $14,211 | $27,695 | $25,479–$26,587 |
| Altitude | $16,285 | $27,090 | $24,923–$26,006 |
| sun-wheel | — | $25,190 | $23,175–$24,182 |
| north | — | $30,895 | $28,423–$29,659 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$10,113$21,274$32,434
Fair priceSport
$11,652
Sport: fair price $11,652, original MSRP $22,595, estimated dealer cost $20,787 to $21,691.
Latitude
$12,737
Latitude: fair price $12,737, original MSRP $24,295, estimated dealer cost $22,351 to $23,323.
Trailhawk
$13,509
Trailhawk: fair price $13,509, original MSRP $28,795, estimated dealer cost $26,491 to $27,643.
Limited
$14,211
Limited: fair price $14,211, original MSRP $27,695, estimated dealer cost $25,479 to $26,587.
Altitude
$16,285
Altitude: fair price $16,285, original MSRP $27,090, estimated dealer cost $24,923 to $26,006.
sun-wheel
—
sun-wheel: fair price not available, original MSRP $25,190, estimated dealer cost $23,175 to $24,182.
north
—
north: fair price not available, original MSRP $30,895, estimated dealer cost $28,423 to $29,659.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Jeep Compass runs about $13,319 in MT to $14,896 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $943 | $110+ | $14,061 |
| TX | $813 | $332 | $14,153 |
| FL | $780 | $1,074+ | $14,862 |
| NY | $520 | $371 | $13,899 |
| PA | $780 | $587 | $14,375 |
| IL | $813 | $683 | $14,504 |
| OH | $748 | $444 | $14,200 |
| GA | $911 | $637 | $14,556 |
| NC | $390 | $793 | $14,191 |
| WA | $846 | $215+ | $14,069 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $13,533 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Jeep Compass.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U42.
Campaign 18V279000 · 01/05/2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.
Campaign 17V740000 · 21/11/2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Campaign 18V524000 · 09/08/2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Campaign 18V523000 · 09/08/2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.
Campaign 17V670000 · 24/10/2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T73.
Campaign 17V732000 · 21/11/2017
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2018 Jeep Compass?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $13,008, within a typical market range of $11,528 to $15,995.
Is the 2018 Jeep Compass cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $22,595, so a fair used price is roughly $9,587 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Jeep Compass?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $13,319 in MT to $14,896 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Jeep Compass?
There are about 60 days of national market supply for the 2018 Jeep Compass — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2018 Jeep Compass.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Jeep Compass?
Negotiating leverage rates 66/100 (strong). ~60 days of national supply and listings typically ~8% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Jeep Compass?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $20,787–$21,691 — its $22,595 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.