If you’re looking for the best price on an SUV, you should consider a used model. This will give you access to the most desired features without stretching your budget. At Meadowlands of Carmel, you can explore our extensive inventory of used vehicles to find the perfect ride for your needs. We’ve compiled this list of some of the best-used Jeep and Dodge SUVs to help you get the most for your money when you make your next vehicle purchase.
Jeep is a durable brand with many loyal customers, and Jeep drivers tend to take good care of their vehicles. Many Jeep SUVs have luxurious features and outstanding off-road performance. Let’s take a closer look at a few options.
The 2022 Jeep Compass is a luxurious compact SUV that’s ideal for long trips or commuting. Seven trim levels are available: Sport, Latitude, Latitude LUX, Limited, Trailhawk, Red, and High Altitude. It has 8.1 inches of ground clearance and Jeep’s unique seven-slot grille with Jeep lettering above it. Standard features include:
The four-cylinder 2.4-liter engine gives 177 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque. The nine-speed automatic transmission uses Selec-Terrain traction management with Mud, Snow, Automatic, and Sand driving modes. If you choose the Trailhawk trim, you’ll get Rock mode, and all-wheel drive is optional. You can use the Compass to cross streams or creeks up to 19 inches deep.
Standard safety features include lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assistance, forward collision warning, rear cross-path alert, and automatic emergency braking. You can also select adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capabilities, wireless charging, heated seats, remote start, a 10.1-inch touch screen, a heated steering wheel, and dual-zone climate control.
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler has a boxy, iconic look, and it still resembles the first Wrangler introduced back in 1986. It comes with a black roof, wheel well lighting, round headlights, and Jeep’s recognizable grille. Two- and four-door versions are available, and you can choose Sport, Black and Tan, Sport S, Willys, Freedom, Altitude, or Rubicon trim levels. The 3.6-liter engine generates 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic transmissions are optional. Standard features include:
You can choose a nine-speaker premium Alpine audio system with a 552-watt amplifier, an overhead soundbar, and an all-weather subwoofer. If you want to get adventurous in your Jeep, the Rubicon trim is renowned for its rock-crawling and off-road capabilities.
Dodge hasn’t offered many SUVs, but the ones the company has made so far are versatile and reliable. Here are some of the most popular Dodge SUVs.
The 2019 Dodge Durango midsize SUV is perfect for off-roading or family trips. Models with two or three rows are available, and it can carry six or seven passengers. Trim levels include the SXT, SXT Plus, GT, SRT, GT Plus, Citadel, R/T, and Citadel Anodized Platinum. The standard 3.6-liter V-6 gives 295 hp and 260 lb-feet of torque. You can also choose a 5.7-liter V-8 that offers 360 hp or a 6.4-liter V-8 that provides 475 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. All of these motors use an eight-speed automatic transmission.
With the largest engine, the Durango can tow up to 8,600 pounds. It has 8.1 inches of ground clearance, and all-wheel drive is optional. With the second- and third-row seats folded, you’ll get up to 85.1 cubic feet of cargo space. Plus, there’s a compartment under the cargo area for storing small items. The 2019 Durango also comes with:
Interior color options include red, black, sepia, or beige leather seats, and you can add navigation, heated first- and second-row seats, a power sunroof, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a 9-inch dual-screen Blu-ray system for the second row. You can also select an 825-watt, 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and a heavy-duty engine oil cooler.
The 2020 Dodge Journey is one of the cheapest three-row SUVs available, and 2020 is the last model year that Dodge offered this vehicle. It doesn’t have as many features as the Durango, but it’s ideal for budget-conscious buyers. You can choose the SE Value or Crossland trim levels, and the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine produces 173 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque.
This SUV is designed for city life and tight parking spaces, and it comes with manually folding heated side mirrors. The four-speed automatic transmission has overdrive capabilities and a manual mode. The Journey includes a real-time weather display, three-zone climate control, and keyless entry. There’s also a CD player, a DVD entertainment system, audio controls for the steering wheel, a security system with an alarm and an engine immobilizer, and an underbody spare tire.
The optional Touring suspension package increases traction and steering responsiveness. You can also choose a tilting and sliding power glass sunroof, a six-speaker audio system with a subwoofer, remote start, a universal garage door opener, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, and navigation.
To find out more about the best used Jeep and Dodge SUVs available and set up a test drive for your favorite vehicle, contact us today at Meadowland of Carmel in Carmel, New York. We offer many certified pre-owned vehicles that meet strict requirements from the manufacturers. These are usually late-model vehicles with no previous accidents, and our technicians inspect them thoroughly. We can also help you with affordable financing for your next SUV. We’re open from Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.