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$19,850 – $36,700
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee midsize SUV gets an update for the 2008 model year that includes a more powerful 4.7-liter V-8 engine and newly available entertainment options, including a MyGIG navigation and entertainment system and Sirius Backseat TV.
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$17,050 – $18,800
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One of the more interesting features in the five-seat Jeep Liberty small SUV, which was redesigned for 2008, is its optional Sky Slider movable canvas roof. That's right: canvas.
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$19,950 – $28,000
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A host of changes for 2008 aim to make Jeep's Commander SUV more family-friendly. Satellite TV is now available for backseat passengers, and those up front get an optional MyGIG entertainment system that stores up to 1,600 songs. On the mechanical front, the Commander's available 4.7-liter V-8 gets a generous power upgrade. The Commander's competitors include the Toyota 4Runner, Nissan Pathfinder and Ford Explorer.
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$14,750 – $15,950
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Jeep's compact, car-based Compass lacks the offroad chops its larger siblings boast, but it can tread lightly off the beaten path thanks to optional all-wheel drive. Changes for 2008 include a few more standard features and a dressier dashboard; the drivetrain has also been calibrated for smoother operation and less noise. Compass competitors include the Honda Element and Nissan Rogue.
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$14,400 – $16,600
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The 2008 Patriot offers a few more standard features, as well as a recalibrated drivetrain that's said to run smoother than before. Sharing a platform with the Jeep Compass and Dodge Caliber, the Patriot combines light-duty off-roading with carlike on-road comfort. Competitors include the Honda Element, Ford Escape and Kia Sportage.
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$19,550 – $26,100
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The 2008 Wrangler sports a handful of changes, but for the most part it's identical to last year's redesigned model. The off-roader emphasizes rock crawling over highway comfort, and when it comes to hardcore trailblazing, it's rarely matched. Competitors include the Nissan Xterra and Toyota FJ Cruiser.
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