Northeast CDJR · Independent research
From Philly rowhouses to Maine back roads.
New Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram prices, specs and buyer guides for drivers from Delaware and Pennsylvania through New York, New Jersey and New England.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer SStart with where you live
City streets or country roads
Salt, narrow streets and long drives come before horsepower in the Northeast. This site sorts Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler models by those pressures: what fits a Boston-area garage, what hauls a boat to a Maine marina, what keeps moving through a Buffalo lake-effect week. Prices are manufacturer starting MSRPs and they change, so use them as a baseline.
City and inner suburbs
Buying for city and inner-suburb life
Dense-metro driving is a parking and stop-and-go problem first. Short length and a tight turning circle decide whether you find a spot on a one-way street in Providence or Hoboken. The Jeep Compass gives four-wheel drive in a 173.4-inch body, and the Cherokee hybrid trades a longer 188.1-inch body for up to 37 mpg combined by Jeep's estimate, helpful in constant braking and starting. Neither needs a plug. For a small business moving parcels or tools, the Ram ProMaster City is built around garage-friendly height. If you have no driveway, think hard about electric models: Level 1 charging is slow, and public fast chargers are a trip, not a routine.
Small towns and back roads
Buying for rural and mountain Northeast life
Outside the metros, the questions change. Dirt roads in Vermont's mud season, unplowed town roads in the Maine woods, deer-season trips in central Pennsylvania and ski runs in New Hampshire all favor clearance, low-range gearing and tow ratings. The Wrangler offers up to 12.9 inches of ground clearance and 30 to 34 inches of rated water fording. The Gladiator adds a 5-foot bed and up to 7,700 pounds of towing. The Ram 1500 covers hauling a snowmobile trailer or a boat, with up to 11,530 pounds of towing and a 26-gallon tank, 33 gallons optional, for long distances between stations.
The lineup
Shop by body style
SUVs 8
Pickups and chassis cabs 5
Minivans and vans 4
*Manufacturer's suggested retail price, excluding destination, taxes, title and fees. Prices change; confirm with a dealer.
Why it fits the Northeast
What the Northeast asks of a vehicle
Storms, slush and road salt
A nor'easter in Massachusetts, a lake-effect band off Lake Erie or a Vermont mud season all reward the same thing: traction that does not depend on you. Several models here make it standard. The Jeep Compass, from $29,990, and the Jeep Cherokee, from $35,130, ship with four-wheel drive on every trim, and the Dodge Durango and Charger both come with all-wheel drive. Dodge lists a Snow drive mode on the Durango and a Wet/Snow mode on the Charger. Ground clearance matters in unplowed slush: the Grand Cherokee sits at 8.4 inches on standard suspension, while a Chrysler Pacifica is 5.1 inches. Salt is the slower enemy, so budget for regular underbody rinsing whatever you buy.
Tight streets and small garages
Cities like Boston, Providence, Philadelphia and Jersey City were laid out long before SUVs. Parallel spots, old row-house garages and narrow driveways punish length and width. The Jeep Compass is 173.4 inches long, 64.6 inches tall and turns in 36.3 feet. The two-door Wrangler has the tightest turning circle in the lineup at 32.7 feet. The Ram ProMaster City, a small commercial van, stands just under 77 inches tall and turns in just over 42 feet. At the other end, a Ram 1500 Crew Cab with the long bed measures 241.3 inches, and the Grand Wagoneer is 94.0 inches wide at the mirrors. Measure your door opening and depth before falling for a size.
Long commutes and weekend escapes
Many Northeast drivers log miles on I-95, the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway or the Pennsylvania Turnpike all week, then tow or load up for Cape Cod, the Adirondacks or a New Hampshire lake on Friday. The Jeep Cherokee's hybrid is rated up to 37 mpg combined by Jeep, with more than 500 miles per tank. For the weekend leg, the Grand Cherokee tows up to 6,200 pounds, the Gladiator up to 7,700 and the Ram 1500 up to 11,530, depending on engine and equipment. The Pacifica gives a family 140.5 cubic feet with seats folded for ski gear. Match the vehicle to your heaviest regular week, not the rare trip.
Buyer guides
Written for the Northeast
ComparisonCity Parking and Tight Streets: Best Fits for New York, Boston and Philadelphia
Length, width, height and turning circle for the Compass, Cherokee, Recon, Charger, Pacifica, Ram 1500 and ProMaster City, plus parking cameras and sensors.
5 min read
Buyer guideCommuter Picks for the NJ Turnpike, I-95 and the Long Island Expressway
Hybrid and electric efficiency in stop-and-go traffic, adaptive cruise by trim, seat comfort and charging for Northeast commuters in Jeep and Dodge models.
5 min read
Buyer guideElectric Vans and Work Trucks for Northeast Contractors and Delivery Fleets
Ram ProMaster, ProMaster EV, ProMaster City, 2500, 3500 and Chassis Cab compared for Northeast trades and delivery, with cargo, payload, range and prices.
5 min read
- 04Family Minivans and Three-Row SUVs for Northeast Suburbs
- 05Jersey Shore, Cape Cod and Delaware Beach Weekends: Which Jeep or Minivan Fits
- 06Pittsburgh Hills and Western Pennsylvania Trucks for Steep Streets and Gas Country
- 07Ski Weekend SUVs for Vermont, New Hampshire and the Adirondacks
- 08Weekend Cabin Picks for the Catskills, Poconos and Maine
Common questions
Short answers to what Northeastern shoppers ask most. Each model page has its own FAQ too.
Northeast buyer questions
Do I need 4x4 or is AWD enough for a Northeast winter?
For plowed roads and the occasional nor'easter, an automatic all-wheel-drive system is usually enough. Jeep Active Drive on the Compass and Cherokee, the Grand Cherokee's full-time system and the Durango's standard AWD all work without driver input. Part-time 4x4 with low range, like the Wrangler's Command-Trac, suits deep snow, steep driveways and unplowed roads. Neither helps you stop on ice, so budget for good winter tires either way.
Which Jeep, Ram, Dodge or Chrysler models fit a city garage?
The Jeep Compass is the easiest at 173.4 inches long and 64.6 inches tall. The Cherokee is 188.1 inches long and 68.5 inches tall, and the Pacifica is 204.3 inches long and 69.9 inches tall in front-drive form. The ProMaster City van stands just under 77 inches. A full-size truck or the Grand Wagoneer, at 79.8 inches tall, is a tight fit in many older garages, so measure the opening and depth.
What is the best Jeep, Ram or Chrysler for a ski weekend in Vermont or New Hampshire?
Pick by passengers and gear. The Pacifica AWD offers 140.5 cubic feet with the first row folded and seats seven or eight. The Grand Cherokee has 70.8 cubic feet, 84.6 on the L, with 4x4 standard from Limited Reserve up. The Durango adds 85.1 cubic feet and up to 8,700 pounds of towing. A Gladiator bed is open to weather, so skis and boots usually ride better inside a crossover or a roof box.
Can I own an EV like the Recon or Wagoneer S without a driveway?
It is possible, but plan the charging before the purchase. The Recon needs about 52 hours on Level 1 for a 5 to 80 percent charge and about 6.8 hours on Level 2. The Wagoneer S lists about 32 hours on Level 1 for 20 to 80 percent. Without home or work charging, you rely on public stations, which suits some commutes. Treat a standard outlet as a backup, not a plan.
What can I tow to the lake with a Jeep, Ram or Dodge?
It depends on the model and the equipment. The Grand Cherokee is rated to tow 6,200 pounds, with a Trailer-Tow Package listed at $995. The Gladiator reaches 7,700 pounds, the Durango 8,700 pounds with Tow 'n Go, and the Ram 1500 up to 11,530 pounds with the Hurricane engine. Compare your loaded trailer weight, not the dry weight, to the rating for the exact engine, axle and trim you plan to order.