The Lowdown: 2007 Jeep Compass
By Jack Bregman
Introduction
The 2007 Compass is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Jeep. It is Jeep's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $17,300 USD in 2007.
Compass Dimensions
The 2007 Compass has standard length of 173.40 inches and a width of 69.30 inches. The Compass rides 65.20 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 8.10 inches. Front headroom is 40.70 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Compass a radius of 35.60 inches. It uses 215/60R17 tires with a wheelbase of 103.70 inches.
Drivetrain
The Compass comes standard with a CVT or 5-Speed Manual transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3177 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Compass's generous 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 23 - 25 miles/gallon city driving with a 13.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Compass retails for $17,300 USD with a invoice price of $16,243 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $560 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance, Traction Control. Compass optional equipment may include Power Door Locks, Front Side Airbag, Keyless Entry, Leather Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls.
Exterior color choices include Black, Bright Silver Metallic, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl, Jeep Green Metallic, Light Khaki Metallic, Marine Blue Pearl, Steel Blue Metallic, Stone White with interior choices of Pastel Pebble Beige Cloth Interior, Pastel Slate Gray Cloth Interior. The Compass seats 5 people with 40.60 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a Unlimited month/Unlimited mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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