5 Reasons the Jeep Patriot is the Best-Priced SUV
The Jeep Patriot has been in the iconic brand’s lineup since 2007, and has stood out from the start as a unique take on the traditional Jeep vehicle. The compact crossover has been turning heads on the road since it first rolled off the assembly line, giving drivers one of the most unique interpretations of the popular segment. While all model years of the Patriot have been recognized with various awards, the newest version has received some rather impressive accolades worth talking about. For 2016, Jeep Patriot was named the Best Priced SUV in America, by Edmunds.com.
Edmunds.com : Why They Matter
With so many different websites and “authorities” out there regarding the automotive industry, it seems that anyone can attach praise to a vehicle and call it an “award.” This can certainly be true to some extent, which is why it is important to understand where the awards are coming from, especially when they make a claim such as Best Priced SUV in America.
Edmunds.com, Inc. is an online resource for automotive information, headquartered in Santa Monica, California with offices in Detroit, Michigan. This privately held company was founded in 1966, publishing booklets with new car specifications for consumers. Edmunds adapted beautifully to changing technology and incorporated it into their business structure. In the 1990s, the company moved from the booklet format, to publishing its data on CD-ROMs for car buyers to use. Once the internet began to be widely utilized by the everyday consumer, the Edmunds.com website was launched in 1997.
From its conception, Edmunds.com has been regarded as an authority in the automotive world. Providing unique data with its “True Market Value” pricing tools, Edmunds.com allows drivers to see the estimated price that others are paying for new vehicles. This may not seem important today, but when it first launched in 2000, there was no other way for consumers to know if the price they were paying for a vehicle was fair. Along with the company’s True Market Value Used Vehicle Appraiser, the way people buy and sell their vehicles has been transformed. Consumer confidence has sky rocketed, and buyers are in better control of their purchase decisions – all thanks to a little website called Edmunds.com.
For those reasons, when Edmunds.com recognizes a vehicle or bestows an award upon one, our ears perk up, and we pay attention. Touted at THE online automotive authority, we take what they say seriously – and so does Jeep.
The 2016 Patriot: Best Priced SUV in America
2016 marks the final year for the Patriot in the Jeep lineup, and the compact crossover is going out with a bang. An IIHS Top Safety Pick, the 2016 Patriot offers up more value for the money than any other vehicle in its class.
The sentiment shared by Edmunds.com has been echoed by Kelley Blue Book over the year, another authority in the automotive industry. KBB.com has gived the Patriot its 5-Year Cost to Own award multiple years in a row. This award essentially recognizes the Patriot for holding onto its value throughout the first five years of ownership, making it a great vehicle to buy if you are the type of person who frequently upgrades their ride.
When Edmunds.com named the 2016 Patriot the Best Priced SUV in America – people commonly miscontrued this title. This award does not imply that the Patriot is the least expensive compact crossover available on the market, but rather that it offers the most features and value, for what it costs.
Let’s take a look at five reasons why Edmunds.com recognized the Patriot with its Best Priced SUV in America award for 2016.
- ### Low Starting MSRP:
The 2016 Jeep Patriot starts at just $17,595. While this number does not represent the lowest in the compact crossover segment, it represents something far greater – value. Even the highest end trim level of this year’s Patriot model starts under $25,000, which means drivers can get premium amenities for less than the other guys – value.
- ### Standard Power:
The base Patriot Sport comes with front wheel drive, and a 2.0-liter engine. The Patriot gets a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 pounds, which is enough to haul that small boat, motorcycle, or pop-up trailer. Paying thousands of dollars more for a higher trim level, in order to get enough power under the hood of your crossover, is not necessary with the Patriot – value.
- ### Incredible Efficiency:
The 2016 Patriot offers a maximum highway fuel economy rating of 30 miles per gallon on the highway. This number is impressive for a full-size sedan, let alone a crossover SUV. This high number will allow drivers to continue their savings throughout their entire time of ownership, which means more money in your wallet, and leaving less of it behind at the pump – _value.
- ### Amenities Come Standard:
The base model of the 2016 Patriot comes loaded with standard features, some of which you would expect only on mid-level offerings. A 12-volt auxiliary power outlet, an air filtering system, auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone, illuminated cup holders, a full length floor console, an outside temperature display, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, a remote USB port, and UConnect with voice command and Bluetooth, all come standard. Other brands will be tallying up your total as you add these features, while the price you see for the base Patriot, is the price you pay – value.
- ### Extensive Warranty Coverage:
Let’s be honest, even new cars run into problems once in a while. With Jeep’s extensive warranty coverage, drivers can rest assured knowing that their 2016 Patriot purchase is protected and backed by the very best. Offering a basic 36,000 mile or 36 month warranty, a 60,000 mile or 60 month powertrain warranty, a 100,000 mile or 60 month roadside assistance warranty, and a 100,000 mile or 60 month rust-through warranty – your Jeep Patriot is covered. Don’t get stuck paying for repairs on a new vehicle, be protected by Jeep. Keep your money right where it should be, and continue on with your savings – value.
Don’t Miss Your Chance!
Jeep has officially announced that the 2016 Patriot is the last model year for the compact crossover. Stepping aside for other models to join Jeep’s lineup, the Patriot is going out strong. With such an incredible value attached to it, the 2016 Patriot is one model you don’t want to miss the chance to own brand new.
Miami Lakes Auto Mall Jeep has a great inventory of 2016 Patriots, and we would love to allow you a firsthand encounter with the Best Priced SUV in America. Reading about the features, and actually seeing and touching them in person, are two entirely different things. The 2016 Patriot should be experienced in person, and at Miami Lakes Auto Mall, you can get behind the wheel of Jeep’s compact crossover and take it for a test drive.
The ultimate behind the wheel experience, coupled with ultimate value, will allow you a complete and true glimpse into what Edmunds.com has been saying all along about the 2016 Patriot. Come down to Miami Lakes Auto Mall and see for yourself.
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