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Jeep Compass holds its value better — 66% five-year retention against 66% for the Subaru Outback. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Jeep Compass comes out ahead, holding about 66% of its value versus 66% for the Subaru Outback. Over the first five years the Jeep Compass loses roughly $10,077 while the Subaru Outback loses about $11,934 — a gap near $1,857.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Jeep Compass sheds about 11% in year one versus 11% for the Subaru Outback. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.