Community Review 2008 Jeep Compass
The Jeep Compass for 2008
Made in UNITED STATES for Jeep, the Compass for 2008 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $18,545 USD with a invoice price of $17,376 USD.
Compass Dimensions
In 2008 the Compass has an overall length of 173.40 inches and a width of 69.30 inches. It sits a total of 65.20 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.10 inches. Front headroom is 40.70 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Compass a turning 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 3305 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine is rated at 21 - 22 miles/gallon city and 24 - 27 miles/gallon highway out of a 13.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Compass retails for $18,545 USD with a invoice price of $17,376 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $580 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance, Traction Control. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Power Door Locks, Front Side Airbag, Keyless Entry, Leather Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls.
Exterior color choices include Bright Silver Metallic, Briliant Black Crystal Pearl, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl, Jeep Green Metallic, Light Khaki Metallic, Steel Blue Metallic, Stone White, Sunburst Orange Pearl, Surf Blue Pearl with interior choices of Dark Slate Gray Cloth Interior, Pastel Pebble Beige Cloth Interior. The Compass seats 5 people with 40.60 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a Unlimited month/Unlimited mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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