Jeep Patriot Wins 2015 KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Award

Owning a vehicle goes further than paying for it every month. Ownership costs include fuel, insurance premiums, maintenance costs and service expenses. If you want to keep your costs low, consider this: KBB awarded the Jeep Patriot with a 2015 KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Award.

Owning a Jeep Patriot

The Jeep Patriot earned the accolade in the Best Compact SUV/Crossover Class. According to KBB, as of 12/31/2014, the 5-year cost to own is $35,272.

The starting MSRP for the Jeep Patriots on the lot starts at $28,000. The 2015 Jeep Patriot houses a 2.4-liter inline-4 with a front-wheel drive transmission. The Patriot produces 172 hp at 6000 RPM and 165 lb.-ft. of torque. The estimated fuel economy rating is 21/28 mpg. According to the EPA, the estimated annual fuel cost is $1850.

Jeep helps consumers save money with its extensive warranty program. The warranty program is composed of a 3-year new vehicle warranty, a 5-year powertrain warranty, 36-month corrosion and paint warranty coverage, and roadside assistance for 5 years.

Installed options in the Jeep Patriot include all-season tires, AM/FM radio, auxiliary audio input, rear bench, MP3 player, satellite radio, CD player, heated seats, airbags, keyless entry, and a leather steering wheel.

When Jeep designed the Patriot’s safety system, it added 4-wheel ABS, traction control, stability control, height-adjustable seat belts, engine immobilizer, intermittent windshield wipers, and an active head restraint system. The Patriot earned good ratings in four of the five crash-worthiness tests conducted on the SUV.