Dodge Durango vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee L
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee L 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 Dodge Durango and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
In comparing the Dodge Durango's and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Durango has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and interior volume. The Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee L have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Durango's and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a better car than the Dodge Durango.
Pricing: A used 2024 Dodge Durango ranges from $39,221 to $106,697 while a used 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is priced between $39,530 to $68,413. For a new model, the Dodge Durango's price is between $45,398 and $107,466, with the Jeep Grand Cherokee L priced between $42,719 and $69,727.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Durango loses 42.5 percent of its value and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L loses 38.9 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Grand Cherokee L retains 3.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Durango.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Dodge Durango and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L makes 293 horsepower. Both the Durango and the Grand Cherokee L are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 640 and 598 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Dodge Durango has the advantage in the area of front head room. The Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee L are comparable in regards to cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L has higher safety ratings than the Dodge Durango, with an average rating of 4.98 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$45,398 - $107,466
Starting MSRP:
$39,670
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$42,719 - $69,727
Starting MSRP:
$40,035
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$53,411
Price Range:
$39,221 - $106,697
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4,818
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
477
# Good or Great Deals:
73
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$51,115
Price Range:
$39,530 - $68,413
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9,455
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
306
# Good or Great Deals:
178
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$17,269
Depreciation %:
43.5%
Resale Value $:
$22,401
Residual Value %:
56.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,111
Depreciation %:
40.2%
Resale Value $:
$23,924
Residual Value %:
59.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
Dodge Durango Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Durango
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
42.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Dodge Durango Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 39Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
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4 out of / 32Ranking
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9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 16Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 39Ranking
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23 out of / 67Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 39Ranking
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24 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
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30 out of / 32Ranking
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34 out of / 67Ranking
34 out of / 39Ranking
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56 out of / 59Ranking
57 out of / 67Ranking
60 out of / 67Jeep Grand Cherokee L Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 39Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 39Ranking
12 out of / 39Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 39Ranking
20 out of / 39Ranking
20 out of / 34Ranking
22 out of / 39Ranking
22 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 39Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 28Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 39Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 39Ranking
30 out of / 39Ranking
38 out of / 67Ranking
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55 out of / 59Ranking
58 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Durango Trim Levels
Citadel, GT, GT Plus, GT Premium, Pursuit, R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Premium, SRT 392, SRT 392 Plus, SRT 392 Premium, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Plus, SRT Hellcat Premium, SXT, SXT Plus
Jeep Grand Cherokee L Trim Levels
Altitude, Altitude X, Laredo, Laredo X, Limited, Overland, Summit, Summit Reserve
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.98 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
293 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
293 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4000 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:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
467 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
437 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
85.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
158.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
159.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4750 lbs
Width:
85.5 inches
Height:
72.1 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
119.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4524 lbs
Width:
84.6 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
204.9 inches
Wheelbase:
121.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Clear Coat
Blue
Frostbite Pearl Coat / Night Moves
Gray
Destroyer Grey Clear Coat / Triple Nickle / Vapor Grey
Red
Octane Red Pearl Coat / Red Oxide
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Not available
Gray
Baltic Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Global Black
Beige
Global Black/Wicker Beige
