ALM Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Perry
| Specification | Jeep Cherokee | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | About $36,995 | About $28,500 |
| Standard drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive (AWD available) |
| Powertrain | 1.6L turbo hybrid (210 hp) | 2.5L gas (187 hp); hybrid and plug-in hybrid available |
| Fuel economy (combined) | Up to 37 mpg | Up to 28 mpg gas; about 43 mpg hybrid |
| Max towing | Up to 3,500 lbs | Up to 2,000 lbs |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Specification | Jeep Cherokee | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Standard all-wheel drive | Yes | No (available) |
| Hybrid standard | Yes | No (available) |
| Combined mpg | Up to 37 | Up to 43 (hybrid) |
| Max towing | Up to 3,500 lbs | Up to 2,000 lbs |
Starting MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and may or may not include destination charges; it excludes taxes, title, and dealer fees. Contact us for current pricing.
The Cherokee includes all-wheel drive on every trim and tows up to 3,500 pounds, ahead of the Sportage’s 2,000. The Sportage starts front-wheel drive with all-wheel drive available, and it is built around interior space and efficiency.
The Sportage starts well below the Cherokee and, in hybrid form, leads this group on fuel economy at about 43 mpg. It also offers a plug-in hybrid. The Cherokee answers with the hybrid and all-wheel drive included on every trim and more towing.
The Cherokee’s hybrid makes 210 horsepower with standard all-wheel drive. The Sportage offers a 187-horsepower gas engine, a strong 227-horsepower hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid, giving it the widest range of powertrains in this matchup.
Choose the Sportage for a lower price, the best hybrid fuel economy here, roomy interior, and a long warranty. Choose the Cherokee for a standard hybrid, standard all-wheel drive, more towing, and Jeep capability. At ALM CDJR Perry, a new Cherokee can add ALM VIP Club benefits and our Included Lifetime Warranty on qualifying vehicles.
