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Best Bang for Your Buck SUVs; Jeep Patriot and Compass lead the list
September 17, 2008
By Benson Kong
Photography by The Manufacturer
The Jeep Patriot has been determined to be the best-bang-for-your-buck SUV, according to a cars.com statistic that combines the estimated sticker price of a new vehicle with the cost of fuel for the economy over eight years. The Jeep Compass and Kia Sportage round out second and third places, respectively. The 2008 Jeep Patriot got first place with a total price of $16,485 and average fuel economy of 23 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. The assumptions held by the statistic for fuel consumption are that average mileage per vehicle is 15,000 miles, with 55% of driving in the city and 45% on the highway, and that the cost of regular unleaded gas is $4 per gallon.
| Best Bang for Your Buck SUVs/Crossovers | | All cars listed are two-wheel drive. | | Vehicle | MPG (city/hwy) | Base Sticker | Lifetime Fuel | Sticker & Lifetime Fuel | | 1. Jeep Patriot | 23/28 | $16,485 | $19,193 | $35,678 | | 2. Jeep Compass | 23/28 | $17,475 | $19,193 | $36,668 | | 3. Kia Sportage | 20/25 | $16,050 | $21,840 | $37,890 | | 4. Ford Escape | 22/28 | $19,140 | $19,714 | $38,854 | | 5. Mazda Tribute | 22/28 | $19,240 | $19,714 | $38,954 | | 6. Hyundai Tucson | 20/25 | $17,420 | $21,840 | $39,260 | | 7. Nissan Rogue(a) | 22/27 | $19,430 | $20,000 | $39,430 | | 8. Mazda Tribute Hybrid(a) | 34/30 | $25,310 | $15,153 | $40,463 | | 9. Honda Element(a) | 20/25 | $19,780 | $21,840 | $41,620 | | 10. Mitsubishi Outlander(a) | 20/25 | $19,990 | $21,840 | $41,830 | | (a) Denotes automatic transmission |
Source: Business Wire
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