Car financing: green 2019 Jeep Compass Limited in Knobs

The 2019 Jeep Compass Limited for buyers

No 2019 Jeep Compass Limited is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is the 2019 Jeep Compass Limited for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

What to check on the Compass

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 330 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, electrical system and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

What the figures tell you

The powertrain here is the 2.4L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

A combined rating of 9.0 L/100 km works out to about 27 litres per 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $13.95 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Size and space

The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.

Who it is for

It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.

Rent it for a week first

If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If the Compass is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.

The cost of driving it

The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $139.50 at our price setting. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

Choosing the right one

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

Renting for Knobs

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Knobs starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. We have no location in Knobs; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 692 km away.

Your move

Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.