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2021 Jeep Compass vs. 2021 Jeep Cherokee

2021 Jeep Compass vs. 2021 Jeep Cherokee
2021 Jeep Compass

vs.

2021 Jeep Cherokee
$24,495 MSRP

Starting Price

$27,455 MSRP
7

Trim Levels

9
Uconnect® with 7-inch touchscreen

Entertainment System

Uconnect® with 7-inch touchscreen
1 engine

Engine Options

2 engines
6-speed automatic

Standard Transmission

9-speed automatic
2,000 pounds with 4x4 (Towing not recommended with FWD)

Maximum Towing

4,500 pounds

 

 

When you’re looking for a rugged powerhouse that won’t back down from any obstacle, there’s nothing like a Jeep to get the job done. But, which Jeep model is the right choice for your Spanaway travels? In this guide, we compare the 2021 Jeep Cherokee vs Compass – two of the most popular SUVs in DuPont. Both have notable similarities, like:

  • Powerful and efficient 2.4L Inline-4 MultiAir® 4-cylinder engines
  • Off-road ready Trailhawk® configurations
  • Exclusive Jeep Trail Rated® performance

But, the Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Compass also have plenty of differences to explore as well. Let’s dive into the key differences below:

Compass vs. Cherokee: Performance

Comparing the Jeep Compass vs. Jeep Cherokee, both models share a standard 2.4L Inline-4 MultiAir® powertrain that generates 180 hp. However, they have different specs when you look at the entire lineup. 

  • 2021 Jeep Compass: The new Compass only offers the standard inline-4 engine, which brings a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 pounds when properly equipped.
  • 2021 Jeep Cherokee: The new Cherokee also includes the option for a 3.2L Pentastar® V6 with a significantly higher maximum towing capacity of 4,500 pounds.

Compass vs. Cherokee: Interior Features

What about features for those long Puyallup commutes? Both models offer innovative tech amenities like Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth® and Uconnect® 4 with 7-inch display. But each has its own distinctive personality on the road, including a variety of exclusive features:

Jeep Cherokee Interior:

  • Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
  • Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
  • Android Auto® and Apple CarPlay®
  • Three 12-Volt Power Outlets
  • Media Center Electronics Storage
  • 1-Touch Up and Down for Front and Rear Windows
  • Stop-Start Multiple VSM System 

Jeep Compass Interior:

  • 1-Touch Up and Down Front Windows
  • Rear Seat Heat Ducts
  • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
  • 115-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlet
  • Two 12-Volt Power Outlets

Jeep Compass Trailhawk® vs. Cherokee Trailhawk®

We’ve covered the Jeep Compass vs. Jeep Cherokee, but what about the Jeep Compass Trailhawk® vs. Cherokee Trailhawk®? Both models are off-road powerhouses with plenty of pep for your Tacoma adventures, but they have different price points and components:

Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk®

  • $36,330 starting MSRP
  • Standard 3.2L Pentastar® V6 Engine

Jeep Compass Trailhawk®

  • $31,640 starting MSRP
  • Standard 2.4L Inline-4 MultiAir® Engine

Test Drive a New Jeep at Tacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

You’ve gotten a sneak peek at the new Jeep Cherokee vs. Compass, now get to know the Jeep lineup in person. Contact us at Tacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram with any questions, or visit our showroom in Tacoma to take your test drive today.

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