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Available Features for the Jeep Compass

  

Model Year 2008 2008
Model Compass Compass
Trim Sport Limited
Engines  
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@6000
165 lb-ft@4400		 2.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>172 hp@6000 <br>165 lb-ft@4400 is a standard feature. 2.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>172 hp@6000 <br>165 lb-ft@4400 is a standard feature.
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6400
141 lb-ft@5000		 2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>158 hp@6400 <br>141 lb-ft@5000 is an optional feature.  
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature. 5-speed manual is a standard feature.
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT is an optional feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT is an optional feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
AWD AWD is an optional feature. AWD is an optional feature.
Tires  
215/60R17 tires 215/60R17 tires is a standard feature. 215/60R17 tires is a standard feature.
215/65R17 tires 215/65R17 tires is an optional feature.  
215/55R18 tires 215/55R18 tires is an optional feature. 215/55R18 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 4 speakers Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature.
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.
Accessories  
AC power outletPowers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.   AC power outlet is an optional feature. AC power outlet is a standard feature.
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Ashtray and lighter (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Ashtray and lighter (optional) is an optional feature. Ashtray and lighter (optional) is an optional feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Cruise control   Cruise control is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is an optional feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is an optional feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is an optional feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is an optional feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Universal garage door openerHomelink.   Universal garage door opener is an optional feature. Universal garage door opener is a standard feature.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is an optional feature. Alarm is an optional feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Daytime running lights (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Daytime running lights (optional) is an optional feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.   Front side airbags is an optional feature. Front side airbags is an optional feature.
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Full-size spare tire Full-size spare tire is an optional feature. Full-size spare tire is an optional feature.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.   Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature.
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo cover Cargo cover is an optional feature. Cargo cover is an optional feature.
Cargo mat   Cargo mat is a standard feature.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Roof railsNo crossbars.   Roof rails is a standard feature. Roof rails is a standard feature.
No crossbars.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.   Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Trailering equipment (4 wire)Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.   Trailering equipment (4 wire) is an optional feature. Trailering equipment (4 wire) is an optional feature.
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.   Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Drivetrain  
Lockable center differentialThe center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically.   Lockable center differential is an optional feature. Lockable center differential is an optional feature.
The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically.
Engine / Motor  
Engine-block heaterPlugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.   Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature.
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.
Oil coolerOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Oil cooler is an optional feature. Oil cooler is an optional feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Exterior  
Body kitSide skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.   Body kit is an optional feature. Body kit is an optional feature.
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.   Bodyside moldings is a standard feature.  
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is an optional feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is an optional feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Deep-tinted rear windows Deep-tinted rear windows is an optional feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature.
Larger rear spoilerOnly listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models.   Larger rear spoiler is an optional feature. Larger rear spoiler is an optional feature.
Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models.
Paint, special red Paint, special red is an optional feature. Paint, special red is an optional feature.
Rear bumper protector Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.      
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Sunroof Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature.
Infotainment  
Articulating liftgate speakersSpeakers swing down from raised liftgate, for use with vehicle parked.   Articulating liftgate speakers is an optional feature. Articulating liftgate speakers is an optional feature.
Speakers swing down from raised liftgate, for use with vehicle parked.
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.     Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.   CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature.
Includes CD player.
CD player    
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is an optional feature. MP3-compatible player is an optional feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.     Navigation system is an optional feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radio - one year subscriptionXM or Sirius with one-year subscription.   Satellite radio - one year subscription is an optional feature. Satellite radio - one year subscription is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.   Compass is an optional feature. Compass is a standard feature.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.   Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Manual remote mirrors    
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is an optional feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.   Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature. Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature.
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is an optional feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is an optional feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, passenger Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is a standard feature.
Folding passenger seatFor carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.   Folding passenger seat is an optional feature. Folding passenger seat is a standard feature.
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.     Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel Leather-wrapped steering wheel is an optional feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat Manual height adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.     Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual recliner, second row seats Manual recliner, second row seats is an optional feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature.
Stain-resistant fabricFabric that resists stains, and in many cases odors as well.   Stain-resistant fabric is an optional feature.  
Fabric that resists stains, and in many cases odors as well.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
All-terrain tiresOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   All-terrain tires is an optional feature.  
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Alloy wheels    
Alloy wheels, optional designSame value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models.   Alloy wheels, optional design is an optional feature. Alloy wheels, optional design is an optional feature.
Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models.
Chrome-clad alloy wheelsAlloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.     Chrome-clad alloy wheels is an optional feature.
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.
Touring suspension (upgrade)Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims.   Touring suspension (upgrade) is an optional feature. Touring suspension (upgrade) is a standard feature.
Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims.
White-letter tiresThe letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black.   White-letter tires is an optional feature.  
The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black.

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