The 2008 Jeep Compass is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sport utility. Starting at $21,455, the 2008 Jeep Compass Limited FWD is powered by a 2.4L , 4 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 23-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2008JeepCompassSport 4x4 , priced at $ 19,225 , is powered by a 2.4L , 4 - cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 22-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway.