2017 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2018 Land Rover Discovery
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery and 2018 Land Rover Discovery 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 2017 Land Rover Discovery and the 2018 Land Rover Discovery.
When we compare the 2017 Land Rover Discovery's and the 2018 Land Rover Discovery's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Land Rover Discovery has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2017 Land Rover Discovery and 2018 Land Rover Discovery have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery's and the 2018 Land Rover Discovery's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Land Rover Discovery is a better car than the 2018 Land Rover Discovery.
Pricing: A used 2017 Land Rover Discovery ranges from $17,991 to $31,284 while a used 2018 Land Rover Discovery is priced between $20,241 to $35,482.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Land Rover Discovery and the 2018 Land Rover Discovery both lose 54.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Discovery is 7.5 out of 10. Land Rover Discovery is ranked 11 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the Land Rover Discovery is ranked 19 and the Land Rover Discovery is ranked 19 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Land Rover Discovery is also ranked 22 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Land Rover Discovery is ranked 22 out of 68 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Land Rover Discovery is 7.9 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2017 Land Rover Discovery and the 2018 Land Rover Discovery makes 340 horsepower. Both the Discovery and the Discovery are rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$49,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$59,497
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$38,260 - $104,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$52,090
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$59,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$39,035 - $105,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,712
Price Range:
$17,991 - $31,284
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$28,059
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$18,065 - $42,229
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
76
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88,283
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,464
Price Range:
$20,241 - $35,482
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$32,210
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$20,650 - $46,727
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
77
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
72,493
# Good or Great Deals:
33
Land Rover Discovery Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Land Rover Discovery Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Land Rover Discovery
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 6.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Land Rover Discovery
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.9 - 7.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 10.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 13.6
Land Rover Discovery Rankings
Ranking
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10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
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48 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 68Land Rover Discovery Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
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6 out of / 20Ranking
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8 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
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34 out of / 68Ranking
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48 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2017 Land Rover Discovery Trim Levels
First Edition, HSE, HSE Luxury, HSE Luxury Td6, HSE Td6, SE
2018 Land Rover Discovery Trim Levels
HSE, HSE Luxury, HSE Luxury Td6, HSE Td6, SE, SE Td6
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
340 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
340 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
39 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Cargo Space:
9.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
82.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Cargo Space:
43.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
88.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4835 lbs
Width:
87.4 inches
Height:
73.5 inches
Length:
195.6 inches
Wheelbase:
115 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4751 lbs
Width:
87.4 inches
Height:
73 inches
Length:
195.7 inches
Wheelbase:
115 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/60R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/60R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Farallon Black Metallic / Narvik Black / Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Loire Blue Metallic
Gray
Aruba Metallic / Carpathian Grey Metallic / Corris Grey Metallic / Kaikoura Stone Metallic / Scotia Grey Metallic / Waitomo Grey Metallic
Green
Aintree Green Metallic
Orange
Namib Orange Metallic
Red
Firenze Red Metallic / Montalcino Red Metallic
Silver
Indus Silver Metallic / Silicon Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White / Yulong White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Farallon Black Metallic / Narvik Black / Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Byron Blue Metallic / Loire Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Corris Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Namib Orange Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Indus Silver Metallic / Silicon Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White / Yulong White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Acorn
Black
Ebony
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony with Ebony Headlining / Ebony with Nimbus Headlining
Brown
Acorn with Ebony Headlining / Acorn with Nimbus Headlining