Are you looking for a smaller SUV that won’t fall to pieces when paved roads end? The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport and 2025 Jeep Compass are more than capable of zipping around town and tackling all sorts of routine driving tasks. Yet they have a degree of off-road capability you won’t find in many of their rivals.
To start, the Ford and Jeep both come standard with all-wheel drive (AWD). Plus, they each have a trim specifically designed for more difficult all-terrain adventures. In the Bronco Sport, this is the Badlands model, and with the Jeep, it’s the Trailhawk.
Want to learn more? Keep reading to discover highlights of the Ford Bronco Sport and Jeep Compass.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport
The Ford Bronco Sport starts at $31,590, including factory-to-dealer delivery charges. Bronco Sport shoppers have the choice of five main trims: Big Bend, Heritage, Free Wheeling, Outer Banks, and Badlands. The big news for 2025 is the introduction of the Sasquatch package, which was already a popular option for the larger, more aggressive Ford Bronco.
A 181-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter 3-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive is standard. Offered exclusively in the Badlands is a 250-hp turbo 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, adding considerably more grunt when you punch the accelerator pedal.
Ford Bronco Sport Highlights
Sasquatch package: With the Badlands trim already providing more aggressive off roading, Ford ups the ante with the Sasquatch package. As it applies to the Bronco Sport, it includes a raised ride height, a dual-clutch torque-vectoring rear-drive unit, off-roading rear shocks, all-terrain rubber, underbody skid plates, a front brush guard, and oversized tow hooks.
Old-school looks: The Free Wheeling and Heritage models pay particular homage to the Ford Bronco Sport’s retro appeal. With the Free Wheeling, you get large red, orange, and yellow exterior stripes, along with alloy wheels with red accents. It’s straight out of the 1970s, and we love it. The Heritage trim opts for a look that pays homage to the original 1966 Bronco. It features a white roof, white grille, white-painted wheels, and plaid interior seating.
A dog-friendly SUV: Ford wants you to bring the pooches along for a ride. The Dog Outfitter bundle includes a storage kennel, seat covers, and a rear cargo mat.
Plenty of headroom: The boxy shape of the Ford Bronco Sport is great in that it allows for loads of headroom and extra cargo volume. It also allows you to fit an optional interior bike rack.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see Bronco Sport models near you.
2025 Jeep Compass
The Jeep Compass is available in four trims: Sport, Latitude, Limited, and Trailhawk. Pricing starts at $27,495, including destination fees, and scales upward to around $39,000 for the range-topping Trailhawk model. That’s about $3,000 less expensive than the Ford Bronco Badlands.
Powering every 2025 Compass is a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.
Jeep Compass Highlights
Highway Assist: This drive assist system is offered on the Limited and Trailhawk trims. It uses a combination of adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist to deliver partially automated driving with your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
Trailhawk model: Similar to the Ford Bronco Badlands, the Compass Trailhawk is geared toward SUV shoppers who like venturing off-road. It comes with an extra inch of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, a 20:1 crawl ratio, underbody skid plates, front and rear tow hooks, hill descent control, and additional “Rock” drive mode.
Easy-to-use infotainment: We’re fans of the UConnect 5 infotainment system fitted to the Compass. The easy-to-navigate 10.1-inch screen comes with standard wireless smartphone connectivity, voice recognition, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. Upgrades include a 10.25-inch digital instrument display, Amazon Alexa, and wireless device charging.
Classic Jeep shape: Granted, it’s not as throwback as the Ford Bronco Sport or as get-out-of-my-way as Jeep’s own burly Wrangler; yet, classic Jeep design cues—including the seven-slot front grille—are present on the Compass, conveying a degree of traditional Jeep capability.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see Compass models near you.
Similarities
The Ford Bronco Sport and Jeep Compass both play up the adventure angle, though they’re still practical picks for anyone looking for a smaller SUV with city-friendly proportions. They’re definitely less “soft-roader” than many competing models that lack the same go-anywhere prowess.
Pricing
New 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Prices
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Retail Price
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Fair Purchase Price (92620)
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$31,590 |
$30,932 |
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$34,730 |
$34,007 |
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$34,990 |
$34,262 |
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$36,890 |
$35,938 |
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$41,710 |
$40,842 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for New 2025 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles and New 2025 Jeep Compass vehicles in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) quoted includes the destination fee, but does not include tax, license, document fees, and options.
Specifications
| 2025 Ford Bronco Sport | 2025 Jeep Compass | |
| Popular Powertrains | ||
| Engine | Turbocharged 1.5-liter 3-cylinder | Turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 181 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 200 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | 190 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel economy MPG | 25 city/29 highway/26 combined | 24 city/32 highway/27 combined |
| Also Available | Turbo 2.0-liter 4-cylinder | |
| Specs | ||
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| NHTSA Overall Safety | 5-Star | 4-Star |
| Max Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 inches | 103.8 inches |
| Overall Length | 172.7 inches | 173.4 inches |
| Width | 74.3 inches | 73.8 inches |
| Height | 70.2 inches | 64.6 inches |
| Turning Diameter | 37.4 feet | 36.2 feet |
| Headroom, Front | 41.5 inches | 39.2 inches |
| Headroom, Rear | 41.7 inches | 38.5 inches |
| Legroom, Front | 42.4 inches | 41.8 inches |
| Legroom, Rear | 36.9 inches | 38.3 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Front | 57.3 inches | 56.7 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Rear | 55.6 inches | 55.1 inches |
| Cargo Volume | 32.5 cubic feet | 27.2 cubic feet |
Conclusion
This is a closely matched compact SUV competition, that’s for sure. The Ford Bronco Sport offers a choice of two engines versus only one with the Jeep Compass. Yet, it’s the Jeep that has ever-so-slightly better fuel economy and a little more rear legroom. It’s generally more affordable than the Ford, too.
The vintage charm and higher degree of driving refinement of the Ford Bronco Sport claws back some points. Plus, it has a bigger cargo area and a raft of available goodies for traveling, with everything from roof tents to bikes and furry pals. For us, it’s the Ford Bronco Sport that scales the heights of this comparison.
