Dodge vs. Jeep

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Dodge and Jeep contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Dodge and Jeep cars.

When comparing the Dodge brand to the Jeep brand, Dodge has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, reliability and variety of models offered. Jeep has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings.

Dodge versus Jeep: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Dodge versus Jeep pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Jeep in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Jeep also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 5 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Jeep, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Jeep the overall advantage over Dodge.

Dodge versus Jeep: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Dodge vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 5 model comparisons. Dodge and Jeep vehicles have similar horsepower in 2 comparisons. Jeep offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 5 comparisons. Dodge vehicles have higher MPG in 2 comparisons, and both Dodge and Jeep vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Dodge offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 5 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, Dodge and Jeep have the same towing capacity.

Dodge versus Jeep: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Dodge versus Jeep overall quality ratings shows Jeep with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Dodge has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Jeep has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 5 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 3 categories: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Best 5-seater SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee in Best Crossover SUVs, and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Best Midsize SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Dodge has better car rankings in 2 categories: Dodge Durango in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and Dodge Durango in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 3 categories: Jeep Grand Cherokee WK in Safest Crossover SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Jeep Grand Cherokee L in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 2 categories: Jeep Compass in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Jeep Grand Cherokee in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Jeep offers only 12 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Dodge offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Jeep offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids.

Dodge offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Jeep offers .