The Compass comes ready for the roads you drive every day, from slushy January mornings to pothole season in spring. Here's how its features help in the situations you deal with all year:

Inside, you get heated front seats, wireless Apple CarPlay, and up to 59.8 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat folded. If you plan to go farther off pavement, the Trailhawk adds Rock Mode and 8.6 inches of ground clearance for weekend trail trips Up North.

Five filters do most of the work, and sorting them in this order gets you to the right Compass fast:

• Trim: pick your comfort and capability level with Latitude, Limited, or Trailhawk
• Model year: compare current and recent model years for the latest tech and styling
• Exterior color and wheels: Altitude versions add gloss-black accents and darker wheels
• Safety and convenience: check for adaptive cruise control, rear park assist, and heated seats
• Cargo features: go for the power liftgate if your hands are often full of groceries or sports gear

Once you've found two or three you like, save them and compare them side by side before you book a test drive.

Our finance center walks you through the whole process, from your credit application to the final signature. Fill out the secure online credit application whenever it suits you, and our team gets to work with regional banks and credit unions to find terms that fit your budget, so you show up with real numbers in hand.

If you're trading in your current vehicle, bring the title or payoff details and both sets of keys, and we'll put its value toward your Compass. If you own a small business in Wyandotte or Taylor, ask us about commercial financing, since that paperwork works a little differently from a personal loan.