2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2019 Lexus RX 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2019 Lexus RX 350 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 2019 Jeep Cherokee and the 2019 Lexus RX 350.
In comparing the 2019 Jeep Cherokee's and the 2019 Lexus RX 350's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Jeep Cherokee has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2019 Lexus RX 350 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee's and the 2019 Lexus RX 350's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Lexus RX 350 is a better car than the 2019 Jeep Cherokee.
Pricing: A used 2019 Jeep Cherokee ranges from $11,809 to $22,999 while a used 2019 Lexus RX 350 is priced between $24,952 to $38,629.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Jeep Cherokee loses 50.3 percent of its value and the 2019 Lexus RX 350 loses 38.9 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Lexus RX 350 retains 11.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Jeep Cherokee.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Cherokee is 7.4 out of 10 while the Lexus RX 350's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Cherokee being ranked 14 out of 19 Best Small SUVs and the Lexus RX 350 being ranked 5 out of 27 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Cherokee is 7.5 out of 10. For the Lexus RX 350 the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Lexus RX 350 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Jeep Cherokee.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Jeep Cherokee’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the 2019 Lexus RX 350 base engine makes 295 horsepower. The Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. The RX 350 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles.This gives the 2019 Jeep Cherokee the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2019 Lexus RX 350 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2019 Lexus RX 350, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The 2019 Jeep Cherokee, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space. The 2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2019 Lexus RX 350 are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Lexus RX 350 has higher safety ratings than the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, with an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
25045
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
24516
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23350 - 26345
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
43820
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
58333
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
40340 - 105700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17476
Price Range:
11809 - 22999
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
18096
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
14451 - 23922
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2334
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88162
# Good or Great Deals:
934
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31714
Price Range:
24952 - 38629
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
31131
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
19793 - 45892
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
308
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75262
# Good or Great Deals:
88
Jeep Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Lexus RX 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
3.6 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.087
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Lexus RX 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.7 - 10.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.335
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.383783989776207
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.7 - 16.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.761450377811321
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.8
Jeep Cherokee Rankings
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58 out of / 66Lexus RX 350 Rankings
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65 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Jeep Cherokee Trim Levels
Altitude, High Altitude, Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Trailhawk, Trailhawk Elite, Upland
2019 Lexus RX 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.38 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
22.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
18.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
139.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3655 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
65.7 inches
Length:
182 inches
Wheelbase:
106.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4222 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Blue Shade Pearl Coat
Gray
Light Brownstone Pearl Coat
Green
Olive Green Pearl Coat
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Green
Not available
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Beige
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Brown
Autumn Shimmer
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Light Frost Beige
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Espresso Walnut Trim / Black w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Beige
Parchment w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Parchment w/Matte Bamboo Trim
Brown
Noble Brown w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Noble Brown w/Matte Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim
Gray
Stratus Gray w/Espresso Walnut Trim / Stratus Gray w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Stratus Gray w/Striated Black Trim
