In the SUV and off-roading category, the Jeep name on the hood adds trail cred but also extra dollars to the sticker price. To entice buyers hungry for a lower-cost-of-entry to its rugged brand, Jeep introduced the Patriot compact crossover SUV in 2007 at a starting MSRP of $14,550. It was one of four Jeep models unveiled that year, including the Compass, Wrangler, and Wrangler Unlimited. The base model Patriot was two-wheel drive, and came in two trims: Sport and
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