Jeep Compass vs Kia Niro: lease comparison
Both are classified as a SUV, so they compete for the same shopper. Across the listings LeaseGuru tracks today, the Jeep Compass opens lower by $3 per month. Payment is only part of it: compare drive-off, term, and each lender's fees below before deciding.
Side by side, from live listings
| Measure | Jeep Compass | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Live listings | 11 | 10 |
| Lowest payment | $315/mo | $318/mo |
| Average payment | $407/mo | $381/mo |
| Most common term | 36 months | 36 months |
| Lowest drive-off | $1,789 | $1,759 |
| Body class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Sport Utility Vehicle |
Lender terms behind each lease
Two similar payments can hide very different costs. These are the published terms from each brand's captive lender.
Jeep
- Who finances the lease
- Stellantis Financial Services US; older contracts may still say Chrysler CapitalPublished jointly for Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler; the wording above is Chrysler's.
- Excess mileage
- $0.30/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.25/mi if you buy them at signing.
Kia
- Who finances the lease
- Hyundai Capital AmericaPublished jointly for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis; the wording above is Hyundai's.
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Current offers on both
All Jeep Compass lease deals
2026 Jeep Compass Limited Altitude
- Monthly:
- $315/mo
National
Jeep2026 Jeep Compass
- Monthly:
- $381/mo
- Term:
- 39 mo
New York
2026 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4
- Monthly:
- $399/mo
- Due at signing:
- $1,789
- Term:
- 36 mo
National
All Kia Niro lease deals
New
2027 Kia Niro Hybrid S
- Monthly:
- $318/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 36 mo
California
2026 Kia Niro LX FWD
- Monthly:
- $319/mo
- Due at signing:
- $1,759
- Term:
- 24 mo
National
2026 Kia Niro EX
- Monthly:
- $319/mo
National
Compass vs Niro, answered
- Is the Jeep Compass or the Kia Niro cheaper to lease?
- Across live listings the Jeep Compass starts at $315 per month and the Kia Niro at $318 — a gap of $3 per month, or about $108 over a 36-month term before drive-off.
- How many Jeep Compass and Kia Niro lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 11 live Jeep Compass listings and 10 live Kia Niro listings. Counts change as brokers refresh inventory, so treat any advertised payment as a starting point.
- Are the Compass and Niro the same class of vehicle?
- Yes — both are classified as a SUV (Small Sport Utility Vehicle), which is why they are compared here. Cargo room, seating, and drivetrain still differ by trim, so confirm the specific configuration behind any advertised payment.
- Which has the lower due at signing, the Compass or the Niro?
- The lowest published drive-off we see is $1,789 on the Jeep Compass and $1,759 on the Kia Niro. A lower monthly payment paired with a higher drive-off is often the more expensive lease overall, so compare effective monthly cost rather than the payment alone.
Payments come from third-party listings and change without notice. Before you decide, read what a lease really costs or browse every lease comparison.