2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee can do it all. It combines a stable, almost sporty on-road character with an off-road capability matched by few vehicles, and it can tow up to 7,400 pounds. Its interior offers an ambience worthy of a luxury SUV, space for five passengers and a useful 68.7-cubic-foot cargo area. The large SUV's architecture is derived from the Mercedes-Benz ML, so you know this Jeep has good bones, and it starts at a reasonable $26,700, approximately $22,000 less than the Mercedes. Buyers can load their Grand Cherokees with amenities and choose from three 4-wheel-drive systems, each more capable than the last. Be careful, though, as the options can easily push the price to more than $40,000.
