2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
In comparing the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee's and the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee's and the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better car than the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Pricing: A used 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee ranges from $9,998 to $23,922 while a used 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is priced between $11,900 to $24,000.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee both lose 52.7 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.0 out of 10. Jeep Grand Cherokee is ranked 9 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is ranked 15 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee is ranked 15 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 7.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee makes 295 horsepower. The Grand Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, while the Grand Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 640 miles. The Grand Cherokee uses gasoline, and the Grand Cherokee uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Jeep Grand Cherokee has an average safety rating of 4.84 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
29055
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
20995 - 34010
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
30395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
29141
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
21195 - 34210
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16081
Price Range:
9998 - 23922
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
15346
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
9898 - 25828
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
479
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
110340
# Good or Great Deals:
214
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17540
Price Range:
11900 - 24000
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
17205
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
10618 - 28491
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1108
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
105040
# Good or Great Deals:
467
Jeep Grand Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.3 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.136
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.1 - 8.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.136
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.255974134332193
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.2 - 13.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.750180853642682
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 11.6
Jeep Grand Cherokee Rankings
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61 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trim Levels
High Altitude, Laredo, Laredo 75th Anniversary, Laredo E, Limited, Limited 75th Anniversary, Overland, SRT, SRT Night, Summit
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trim Levels
Altitude, Laredo, Laredo 75th Anniversary, Laredo E, Limited, Limited 75th Anniversary, Overland, SRT, Summit, Trailhawk
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.84 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.84 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
467 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
467 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
36.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
36.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4545 lbs
Width:
84.8 inches
Height:
69.3 inches
Length:
189.8 inches
Wheelbase:
114.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4545 lbs
Width:
84.8 inches
Height:
69.3 inches
Length:
189.8 inches
Wheelbase:
114.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Green
Recon Green Clear Coat
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Green
Not available
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Light Frost Beige
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Light Frost Beige