The 2017 Cherokee starts at $24,790 for a front-wheel-drive Sport trim level ... and the redesigned Compass takes after the popular Grand Cherokee. Automatic transmissions aren’t typically ...

Jeep Grand Cherokee serves as a versatile middle-of-the-road SUV, but past models show that it pays to do your due diligence.

Rear- and four-wheel-drive versions are offered, and the 4Runner can seat up to seven with an available third row. Competitors include the Ford Explorer, Honda Passport and Jeep Grand Cherokee.