Both the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport and Jeep Compass promise adventure — but which of these compact SUVs has everything you want in a daily driver? Our comparison guide helps you choose between these small but capable models!
Key Takeaways
- With the lowest MSRP, the Compass goes easiest on your budget!
- The entry-level Bronco Sport costs a little extra, but it also comes standard with the most impressive list of features.
- Enjoy the comfiest highway cruise in the Bronco Sport!
- The Bronco Sport has the edge on the trail, delivering more power and extra performance upgrades.
Lowest Price: 2025 Jeep Compass
When you’re choosing between the 2025 Bronco Sport and Jeep Compass, price is sure to be a factor! To save the most money on a new ride, check out the Compass, which starts at $26,900*. This year’s Bronco Sport is slightly more expensive, with an MSRP of $30,995*.
*Price as of 6/5/25.
Best Standard Lineup: 2025 Bronco Sport
While the Bronco Sport costs a little extra, it makes up for the difference with a longer list of standard features. The entry-level Big Bend trim model delivers plenty of modern comforts (like automatic climate control and smartphone-friendly infotainment) and conveniences (including LED headlamps and heated exterior mirrors). The base model even helps you navigate roads and trails with equal ease, thanks to five drive modes: Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, and Sand.
The entry-level Jeep Compass Sport model will save you a little money, but you might miss the Bronco Sport’s extra features! Like the Bronco Sport, the Compass comes standard with keyless ignition (though not entry) and touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. But while the base Compass has some of the same safety aids (blind-spot warning, forward collision mitigation), it lacks many of the Bronco Sport’s standard items (adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assist).
Comfiest Ride: 2025 Ford Bronco Sport
Of the pair, the Bronco Sport delivers the smoothest ride and the comfiest cabin! Compared to the Compass, Ford’s compact crossover offers roomier front seats and extra cargo space (with 32.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats). And although the suspension is tuned for off-road adventure, the Bronco Sport feels pretty comfortable around town. Available features, like heated seats and a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel, help keep you cozy, even during extreme Michigan winters.
Although the Bronco Sport’s rear seats are roomy for the segment, the Compass actually offers an extra inch or so of rear-seat legroom. However, its cargo hold is notably smaller (with 27.2 cubes behind the rear seats), which could be an issue for drivers who like to hit the road. For a sporty SUV, the Compass also delivers a surprisingly comfortable ride back on the pavement. But we wish its seats were a little more supportive and that the cabin did a better job keeping engine noise at bay.
Sporty Performance: 2025 Ford Bronco Sport
For more power and greater off-road capabilities, choose the Bronco Sport! All trim models are ready for action with sporty all-wheel drive. But the Badlands trim model takes performance to the next level, with more power and traction-boosting upgrades — including all-terrain tires and upgraded four-wheel drive. New for 2025, shoppers can add a Sasquatch Package to the Badlands or Outer Banks, enhancing trail capabilities with even more performance gear!
2025 Ford Bronco Sport Powertrain Specs
- Big Bend, Heritage, Free Wheeling, Outer Banks: Turbocharged 1.5L three-cylinder engine (181 hp, 190 lb-ft of torque)
- Badlands: Turbo 2.0L four-cylinder engine (250 hp, 277 lb-ft) (Badlands only)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- All-wheel drive
Jeep’s compact crossover is also meant for adventure! Every Jeep Compass comes with the same peppy engine and trail-friendly all-wheel drive. Without an available engine upgrade, however, the Compass trails behind the competition. On the other hand, the Compass offers an extra-rugged trim model, the Trailhawk. It helps you venture deeper into the woods with upgrades like underbody skid plates and enhanced all-wheel drive. Before the Bronco Sport Badlands came along, it was the most rugged option in this segment!
2025 Jeep Compass Powertrain Specs
- Standard 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine (200 hp, 221 lb-ft)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- All-wheel drive
Michigan’s Favorite Compact SUV
For Owosso drivers who want the best of both worlds with comfy highway cruising and sporty off-road adventure, the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is the ultimate choice! Visit us at Lunghamer Ford to get a feel for everything this compact SUV can do.