Acura vs. Jeep
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Jeep contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Jeep cars.
When comparing the Acura brand to the Jeep brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of overall quality, reliability, safety and variety of models offered. Jeep has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity and retained value.
Acura versus Jeep: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Jeep pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Jeep in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Jeep also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Jeep, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Jeep the overall advantage over Acura.
Acura versus Jeep: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Jeep vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Acura offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Acura versus Jeep: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Jeep overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Acura shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 2 comparisons, and Acura and Jeep tie over 1 comparisons.
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Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Acura offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Jeep offers only 12 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Jeep offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.
Acura offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Jeep offers .
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura MDX
$55,950 - $77,785
Acura MDX
$55,950 - $77,785
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
$46,450 - $56,400
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$37,601 - $62,086
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$39,191 - $64,833
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura MDX
$55,350 - $70,850
Acura MDX
$55,350 - $70,850
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
$40,995 - $52,794
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$34,500 - $56,928
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$36,865 - $59,771
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Acura MDX
53.7%
Acura MDX
53.7%
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
47.8%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
52.7%
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
46.8%
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
210 hp / 230 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Acura MDX
Not Yet Available
Acura MDX
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
21 / 27 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
19 / 26 / 22
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
19 / 26 / 21
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
7200 lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Acura MDX
8.5 / 10
Acura MDX
8.5 / 10
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Acura MDX
8.0 / 10
Acura MDX
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Acura MDX
10 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Acura MDX
7.6 / 10
Acura MDX
7.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Acura RDX
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura MDX
#6 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#13 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Acura MDX
#3 of 25 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#9 of 28 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money