Eight Vehicles You Can Buy Without a Second Job
Automakers are getting a little crazy with the prices these days, huh? Sure, 2020 wasn’t so hot, and the chip shortage is doing more harm than good. However, that doesn’t mean consumers should have to pay $100,000 for a set of wheels. Luckily, with a little research, and sacrificing horsepower for convenience, consumers can find the vehicle for them. Available now at Aventura Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, here are several vehicles consumers can buy for less.
Jeep
Okay, Jeep SUVs start small when it comes to the price. That’s because most Jeep models start with next-to-nothing in terms of features. For instance, the first on the list is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392. The 2021 Wrangler Unlimited starts at $32,570 (plus destination fee), but the Rubicon 392 trim sports the 6.4-liter V8 HEMI engine. Yes, Stellantis finally decided to put one under the hood of the Jeep Wrangler, now sharing the same horsepower with the Dodge Scat Pack Charger and Challenger, able to generate 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. The starting price for that is $74,440 (plus destination fee).
Another Jeep vehicle that will push the budget past $70k is the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. This SUV was practically built by Dodge//SRT itself, putting a 6.4-liter V8 engine under the hood. Able to generate 475 horsepower, 470 lb-ft of torque, and accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds, the Grand Cherokee SRT breaks plenty of records. It also starts at $70,185 (plus destination fee).
The last Jeep on our list is the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Consumers have been waiting for this baby to return for a long time, and it’s finally here. An entry for the luxury segment, this SUV is pushing the Jeep brand higher and higher. Powered by a 6.4-liter V8 able to generate 471 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque, the Wagoneer also offers Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II, and Quadra-Drive II for the classic 4×4 handling all Jeep vehicles are known for. We almost gave up hope, but the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is here, and it comes with a starting MSRP of $88,995 (plus destination fee).
Dodge
Let us depart from those high numbers of Jeep and look for something a little more affordable. Dodge muscle cars are known for a large price tag, but many of their vehicles are budget-friendly and can still look menacing with an add-on package or two. Powered by a HEMI, the R/T was once the most formidable in the lineup, able to generate 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. Of course, Dodge didn’t stop there, and eventually released the Dodge Durango SRT and SRT Hellcat, with the latter starting at $80,995 (plus destination fee). Assuming consumers want something more practical but fast, the 2021 Dodge Durango R/T has a starting MSRP of $45,920 (plus destination fee).
Looking for a smaller budget? Just under $40k is the 2021 Dodge Charger R/T. The Dodge Charger is the most popular vehicle in America, and although a large sedan with four-doors and used as a passenger car, the Charger shares much of the DNA of is younger sibling, the Dodge Challenger. It’s true, the Charger is the older of the two. Even so, the Challenger usually got the high-octane high-performance engines first. The said can be the same for option add-on packages like the Widebody, eventually released for the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. More of a surprise was the 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody. The 2021 Dodge Charger R/T is just one trim below and starts at $35,570 (plus destination fee). While discussing the R/T, the 2021 Dodge Challenger comes with the same power and goes for just a little more – $35,570 (plus destination fee).
Chrysler
Bet everyone forgot about this car – it sure feels like Chrysler did. Ever since it found a new God and released the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, it’s many awards, accolades, and praise is all the automaker can talk about. So quick to forget one of the automobiles that kept Chrysler going while the Town & Country model died out. It’s the Chrysler 300, and the 2021 Chrysler 300S is sure to keep things fresh, even if it is nearing 20 years of age. What is that in car years? Either way, the 300S can still bring it, equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 engine, able to generate 363 horsepower and 394 lb-ft of torque, rear-wheel drive, and looks like a James Bond car. The 2021 Chrysler 300S with a V6 starts at $38,320 (plus destination fee), and with a V8, the model starts at $42,320 (plus destination fee).
Ram
The one and only Ram 1500 Classic is on this list. Yes, we know the next generation of the Ram 1500 pickup truck is loved by many, but before Ram decided to turn the 1500 into a lifestyle truck, it was a work truck. Made to handle tough jobs and carry the weight of several full-grown men. Not one to forget about its fans, Ram kept the 1500 Classic on the lineup since 2019 and continues to do so. Going onto its 2021 model year, the Ram 1500 Classic is still powerful, equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 engine, able to generate 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. It’s also the most affordable Ram truck, with a starting MSRP of $28,855 (plus destination fee).
Find these vehicles and more when you look for a new car at Aventura Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.