As an increasing number of automakers enter the market (Korean and soon Chinese companies), and existing players shoot to expand portfolios (Honda, Toyota, Saturn), competition is guaranteed to increase. But what’s especially interesting is how many nearly duplicate products are coming out of the same companies. In this case, the vehicles include the Jeep Compass and the Jeep Patriot. They’re essentially the same crossover, yet the Patriot can be equipped with that all-important Trail Rated badge, something unavailable with the Compass. Of course, competition extends past the Jeep brand to include the Dodge Caliber, Honda Element, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Saturn Vue, Subaru Impreza Wagon and Outback Sport, and Suzuki Grand Vitara.