2008 Jeep Compass

VIN 1J8FT47W28D521592
Typical market price
$4,974
8 comparable listings

This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.

Last listed by Gates of Elkhart

2405 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN 46514
Hours
Mon–Wed
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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2008 Jeep Compass

VIN 1J8FT47W28D521592

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Market price range

Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 9, 2026
Below market
$3,490
Typical price
$4,974
Above market
$6,895

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Price history for this VIN

Price increased $235 (+2.9%) over 37 days.

Jun 6, 2026 · $8,000 Jul 13, 2026 · $8,235

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1J8FT47W28D521592, spanning 37 days.

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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Gates of Elkhart Elkhart, IN 46514 $8,235 114 mi 2026-07-13 82 d ago
Gates of Granger Granger, IN 46530 $8,000 114 mi 2026-07-07 82 d ago
Gates Chevy World, Inc. Mishawaka, IN 46545 $8,000 114,521 mi 2026-06-07 82 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1J8FT47W28D521592
Engine
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2008
Made by
FCA US LLC

Full factory specs for this build →

  • ✗ Backup camera
  • ✗ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✗ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
24
MPG
City
23
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
$1,940 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 24 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Jeep Compass likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $9,700
Insurance $4,463
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $21,163

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2008 Jeep Compass 4-DR. w/SAB

Model-level data for the 2008 Jeep Compass from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 3, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2008 Jeep Compass over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,495 in that span.

Aug Jan Mar May Jun Jul
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
August 2025 $3,500
January 2026 $3,749
March 2026 $4,718
May 2026 $3,986
June 2026 $4,495
July 2026 $4,995

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2008 Jeep Compass (this car) $4,974 8 —
2010 Jeep Wrangler $11,248 6 +$6,274
2007 Ford Edge $3,622 4 −$1,352
2010 Ford Escape $3,500 3 −$1,474
2008 Honda CR-V $4,699 3 −$275
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee $6,728 3 +$1,754

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2027 1,075 $36,815 100% —
2026 15,114 $33,954 92% 788 mi
2025 5,724 $22,889 62% 30,546 mi
2024 4,282 $20,700 56% 47,566 mi
2023 3,018 $22,885 62% 32,825 mi
2022 3,171 $20,917 57% 45,088 mi
2021 1,097 $16,698 45% 76,782 mi
2020 1,180 $15,312 42% 83,106 mi

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