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 depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity and variety of models offered. Jeep has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, 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 3 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Jeep also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Dodge models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 5 comparisons.
Dodge versus Jeep: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Dodge vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 5 model comparisons. Jeep offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 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, Jeep has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Jeep has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 5 comparisons. Dodge shows higher retained value ratings in 2 out of 5 comparisons, and Dodge and Jeep tie over 1 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 3 categories: Jeep Wrangler in Best 5-seater SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee in Best Crossover SUVs, and Jeep Wrangler in Best Midsize SUVs.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 2 categories: Jeep Compass in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and Jeep Wrangler in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs.
Safest Car Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 3 categories: Jeep Grand Cherokee L in Safest Crossover SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee L 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 Wrangler in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 2 coupes. In comparison, Jeep offers only 12 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: Dodge offers 3 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle. Jeep offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.
Dodge offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Jeep offers .
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
$28,097 - $35,854
Dodge Durango
$38,960 - $63,950
Dodge Durango
$38,960 - $63,950
Dodge Durango
$38,960 - $63,950
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
$36,399 - $49,604
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Compass
$32,590 - $39,587
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$37,601 - $62,086
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$39,191 - $64,833
Jeep Wrangler
$35,685 - $71,864
Other Comparisons
Jeep Compass
$32,590 - $39,587
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
$27,236 - $35,397
Dodge Durango
$35,490 - $63,678
Dodge Durango
$35,490 - $63,678
Dodge Durango
$35,490 - $63,678
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Compass
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$34,500 - $56,928
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$36,865 - $59,771
Jeep Wrangler
$31,880 - $69,999
Other Comparisons
Jeep Compass
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
43.5%
Dodge Durango
49.3%
Dodge Durango
49.3%
Dodge Durango
49.3%
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
45.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Compass
46.1%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
52.7%
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
46.8%
Jeep Wrangler
35.6%
Other Comparisons
Jeep Compass
46.1%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
268 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Dodge Durango
295 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Dodge Durango
295 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Dodge Durango
295 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
288 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Jeep Compass
200 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Wrangler
285 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Compass
200 hp / 221 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
21 / 29 / 24
Dodge Durango
18 / 25 / 20
Dodge Durango
18 / 25 / 20
Dodge Durango
18 / 25 / 20
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
29 / 29 / 29
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Compass
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
19 / 26 / 22
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
19 / 26 / 21
Jeep Wrangler
17 / 23 / 19
Other Comparisons
Jeep Compass
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
2000 lbs
Dodge Durango
8700 lbs
Dodge Durango
8700 lbs
Dodge Durango
8700 lbs
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Compass
2000 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
7200 lbs
Jeep Wrangler
5000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Compass
2000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
Not available
Dodge Durango
7.5 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.5 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.5 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
7.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Jeep Wrangler
8.5 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Compass
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
Not available
Dodge Durango
7.7 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.7 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
7.9 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Jeep Wrangler
8.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Compass
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
Not available
Dodge Durango
7.0 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.0 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
7.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
9.0 / 10
Jeep Wrangler
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Compass
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Dodge Hornet
8.2 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.8 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.8 / 10
Dodge Durango
7.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Dodge Hornet (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
8.1 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
8.0 / 10
Jeep Wrangler
8.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Compass
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#17 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Dodge Durango
#17 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#9 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Jeep Wrangler
#1 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#12 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Dodge Durango
#12 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#13 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Jeep Wrangler
#2 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#27 of 32 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Dodge Durango
#24 of 34 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#12 of 32 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
#9 of 34 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Dodge Durango
#13 of 28 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Dodge Durango
#13 of 28 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#9 of 28 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Jeep Wrangler
#1 of 28 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money