Within the segment of autos SUV medium, The Jeep Compass 2022 is one of the vehicles that has accumulated the most sales in recent timesbeing a great participant in the growth of the brand in the country, which was one of the 10 best sellers last year, with an increase of almost 20% in patents.
Its boom in Argentina has been remarkable since it was manufactured in Brazil, in 2016, since this decision of the brand that started with the Renegade (the small version of the SUV), made the model more competitive.
As for the offer, the brand renewed it in September 2021 and there are four versionsthree petrol stations and one diesel. Although there were profound changes in the engine, on the outside they have new details in common such as the renewed nose that improved the angle of attack, adds the driver assistance package (ADAS) with traffic sign reader, fatigue alert, detection of pedestrians and cyclists and new multimedia screen of 8.4 or 10.1 inches, among other things.
Jeep Compass, the SUV was renewed in 2021 and has a new engine.
We tell you in details how much does it cost to maintain each version of the renewed Compass 2022 and the increase compared to 2021. Also, who are the main competitors and how much do they cost?
Jeep Compass Sport: up to $60,000 per month
To access the cheapest Compass you have to think about the Sport version. A key fact: the motor TigerShark 2.4 petrol 174 hp was replaced by the new T270 1.3 turbonaftero de 175 cv. It is offered only with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. To take into account: there are no petrol options with 4×4 drive.
As for the maintenance of this model, the entry-level option starts at $5.893.600 according to the price suggested by the brand. Although today it is difficult to find these values in the market, it is what is taken into account to calculate the expenses.
The Jeep Compass is a medium SUV of the most demanded.
In this way, you will have to pay patent almost $300,000 a year, which means about $24,500 a month (paid every 2 months). On insurance and service there are two other mandatory expenses to face. The insurance, considering a complete third party, the value is $8,800 according to an average between different companies, and the service amounts to 29,310 pesos.
To these expenses will be added the combustible, which depends on what each person travels with the SUV per year. Considering a person who travels 15,000 kilometers a year, with an average expenditure of 9.7 liters per 100 kilometers of SUV, you will need $13,200 in the case of using regular gasoline or $16,000 with premium. Adding a garage if necessary and two monthly washes, the final expenses are as follows:
- Patent: $24,500
- Insurance: $8,800
- Service: $2,442 ($29,310 prorated)
- Combustible: $13.200
- Garage: $10,000
- Wash: $2,200
With these calculations, the expense per month to maintain the Jeep Compass will be up to $61,000, or about $730,000 average per year.
Jeep Compass Limited Plus: up to $71,000 per month
In case of opting for the most equipped version of the Compass, the brand currently offers the Jeep Compass Limited Plus with 6-speed manual gearbox and 4×2 drive. The Trailhawk diesel, which is the only one with all-wheel drive and a 9-speed automatic gearbox, is still priceless.
In this way, the top of the range version changes in equipment but maintains the same combination of box, engine and traction, with a value of $7.641.100, modifying the patent and the insurance, due to the higher price of the vehicle.
The wheels of the new Compass vary according to the version.
In the case of the patent, the value will be $382,000 a year, that is, about $31,800 a month, to which an insurance of $12,000 must be added for a complete third party at a good price. The rest of the expenses are the same since only the equipment changes, with 19-inch wheels, bicolor paint, double exhaust pipe with chrome output, and electric seats, among other things.
In this way, the following expenses will have to be faced:
- Patent: $31,800
- Insurance: $12,000
- Service: $2,442 ($29,310 prorated)
- Combustible: $13.200
- Garage: $10,000
- Wash: $2,200
With these calculations, the monthly expense will be up to $71,000 or about $860,000 a year.
Compass Competing Midsize SUVs
In the segment of SUV medianoswhom he must face Jeep Compass, there are two major competitors: one is the new Volkswagen Taosa SUV of national manufacture that was launched on the market in 2021. As for prices, it is also offered in three versions: Taos Comfortline at $5,661,600; Taos Highline at $6,839,600; and Taos Hero at 7,085,800 pesos.
Volkswagen Taos, one of Compass’s rivals.
Another of the great rivals is the Toyota Corolla Cross, also released a few months ago. The model is offered in three gasoline and two hybrid versions, with prices ranging from $4,340,000 to 6,193,000 pesos.
Toyota Corolla Cross, the other great exponent of the medium SUV segment.
Then there are other rivals from Korean brands such as Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, although the offer is more limited by problems with the stock.