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 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Jeep also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 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 higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Acura vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Acura and Jeep vehicles have the same MPG 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 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Jeep offers only 12 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Jeep offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids.
Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Jeep offers .
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$45,700 - $56,095
Acura MDX
$52,942 - $75,293
Acura MDX
$52,942 - $75,293
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
$33,501 - $44,825
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$40,906 - $65,603
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$42,719 - $69,727
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$42,582 - $55,604
Acura MDX
$46,868 - $68,998
Acura MDX
$46,868 - $68,998
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
$27,796 - $41,835
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$38,299 - $62,757
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$39,530 - $68,413
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Acura RDX
46.4%
Acura MDX
51.5%
Acura MDX
51.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
43.2%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
46.3%
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
38.9%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
180 hp / 171 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Acura RDX
21 / 27 / 23
Acura MDX
19 / 26 / 22
Acura MDX
19 / 26 / 22
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
21 / 29 / 24
Jeep Grand Cherokee
19 / 26 / 22
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
19 / 26 / 21
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
4000 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
7200 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.4 / 10
Acura MDX
8.9 / 10
Acura MDX
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
7.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.3 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.5 / 10
Acura MDX
9.3 / 10
Acura MDX
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
7.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
9.0 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
7.6 / 10
Acura MDX
7.3 / 10
Acura MDX
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
7.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#2 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#14 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#16 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#10 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#10 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 4 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
Acura MDX
#2 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#12 of 13 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#14 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money