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Ford Ranger vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Ranger and Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Ford Ranger and the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

When comparing the Ford Ranger's and the Jeep Grand Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the Ford Ranger has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Ford Ranger and Jeep Grand Cherokee have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford Ranger's and the Jeep Grand Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the Ford Ranger is a better car than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Pricing: A used 2025 Ford Ranger ranges from $33,363 to $59,999 while a used 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee is priced between $47,727 to $72,537. For a new model, the Ford Ranger's price is between $34,425 and $59,705, with the Jeep Grand Cherokee priced between $52,243 and $72,562.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Ranger loses 34.9 percent of its value and the Jeep Grand Cherokee loses 55 percent of its value. This means the Ford Ranger retains 20.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Ranger is 7.9 out of 10 while the Jeep Grand Cherokee's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Ford Ranger being ranked 4 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the Jeep Grand Cherokee being ranked 4 out of 17 Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV).

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Ranger is 8.0 out of 10. For the Jeep Grand Cherokee the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Ford Ranger a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Ranger’s base engine makes 270 horsepower, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee base engine makes 375 horsepower. The Ranger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 489 miles. The Grand Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles.This gives the Jeep Grand Cherokee the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Ranger the advantage in maximum range. The Ranger uses regular unleaded, and the Grand Cherokee uses electricity, regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Grand Cherokee, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Ford Ranger, a midsize truck, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has higher safety ratings than the Ford Ranger, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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Model & Pricing
Ford Ranger
Jeep Grand Cherokee

2025 Ford Ranger
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

34425 - 59705

Starting MSRP:

33330

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)

35074

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)

31590 - 40150

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

52243 - 72562

Starting MSRP:

60490

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

48413

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

37800 - 60490

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

44420

Price Range:

33363 - 59999

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)

43288

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)

37741 - 49219

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

57817

Price Range:

47727 - 72537

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

51507

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

40518 - 65239

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

11779

Depreciation %:

0.35339209

Resale Value $:

21551

Residual Value %:

0.64660791

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)

0.33159181

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)

0.26729184 - 0.42710395

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

33496

Depreciation %:

0.55374955

Resale Value $:

26994

Residual Value %:

0.44625044999999997

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

0.38635449

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

0.32753242 - 0.55374955

Ford Ranger Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

8.0 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10

Jeep Grand Cherokee Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Ranger

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

13.9

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)

13.6

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)

12.7 - 16.8

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.249

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Grand Cherokee

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

9.484999492222936

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)

1.4 - 9.5

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.285872675449776

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

2.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)

2.2 - 7.9

Ford Ranger Rankings

Midsize Trucks with the Most Horsepower

1 / 7

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Trucks

2 / 7

Best Midsize Trucks for Tall People

2 / 7

Best Midsize Trucks for the Money

2 / 7

Midsize Trucks with Best Resale Value

2 / 7

Best Midsize Trucks Under $35k

2 / 4

Most Reliable Midsize Trucks Under $35k

2 / 4

Most Comfortable Midsize Trucks

3 / 7

Best Midsize Trucks

4 / 7

Best Midsize Trucks for Towing

4 / 7

Best Off-road Midsize Trucks

4 / 7

Most Affordable Midsize Trucks

4 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize Trucks

4 / 7

Safest Midsize Trucks

4 / 7

Midsize Trucks with the Most Legroom

5 / 7

Jeep Grand Cherokee Rankings

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

1 / 31

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

1 / 31

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 31

Best Family Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

1 / 17

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Towing

1 / 17

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs Under $70k

1 / 1

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs Under $70k

1 / 1

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) Under $70k

1 / 1

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Towing

2 / 14

Best Hybrid SUVs Under $70k

2 / 2

Best Off-road Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

3 / 17

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

3 / 17

Best Family Hybrid Midsize SUVs

3 / 14

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

3 / 14

Best Family Hybrid SUVs

4 / 36

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

4 / 36

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

4 / 36

Best Family Hybrid Crossover SUVs

4 / 31

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

4 / 17

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

4 / 17

Best Off-road Hybrid Midsize SUVs

4 / 14

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

5 / 36

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs

5 / 31

Safest Hybrid SUVs

6 / 36

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 17

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs

6 / 14

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

9 / 36

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Tall People

9 / 17

Best Hybrid Midsize SUVs for Tall People

9 / 14

Best Hybrid SUVs

10 / 36

Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs

10 / 36

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

11 / 17

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 14

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

12 / 17

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

12 / 14

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

12 / 12

Hybrid Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

13 / 14

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize SUVs

13 / 14

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

13 / 13

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 31

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

15 / 31

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 36

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

17 / 17

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

18 / 36

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

20 / 31

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

20 / 31

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

23 / 36

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

23 / 36

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

28 / 28

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

30 / 31

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

31 / 32

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

35 / 36

Summary Review

Ford discontinued its iconic Ranger small pickup truck in 2011 despite a large, loyal fanbase. It recovered from that mistake by introducing an all-new Ford Ranger in 2019. The old and new Ranger small truck have nothing at all in common, and most older Ranger used trucks are now "fully depreciated,” to say it kindly. We’ll focus our comments on the new Ranger.

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Summary Review

The two-row Jeep Grand Cherokee combines go-anywhere capability with a high level of luxury. One of Jeep’s most popular models, the Grand Cherokee is available as a basic, affordable off-road SUV or a $90K high-performance variant, with several options in-between.

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Pros and Cons

  • Excellent fuel-efficient 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine standard
  • Tremor off-road trim option
  • Modern infotainment
  • Class-leading payload capacity

  • Mixed reliability scores
  • Retained value hard to predict (too new)

Pros and Cons

  • Huge selection of trims
  • Unmatched performance on 707 hp Trackhawk trim
  • Capable of towing up to 7,200 pounds when properly equipped

  • No green (hybrid/electric) trims available 
  • Aging platform

Available Body Styles

Pickup Truck

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Cab Types

Crew Cab

Available Cab Types

Not applicable

Available Bed Length(s)

59.6 inches

Available Bed Length(s)

Not applicable

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid

Ford Ranger Trim Levels

Lariat, Raptor, XL, XLT

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trim Levels

4xe, Anniversary Edition 4xe, Overland 4xe, Summit 4xe, Summit Reserve 4xe, Trailhawk 4xe, Trailhawk 4xe Carb State Package

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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

270 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

310 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

3500 lbs

Max Payload:

1840 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

375 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque:

470 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.070 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.3 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


21 / 26 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

395 / 489 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


23 / 24 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

462 / 481 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.7 inches

Cargo Space:

Not yet available

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

33.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

98.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58 inches

Cargo Space:

37.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

70.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

144.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4210 lbs

Width:

86.7 inches

Height:

74.4 inches

Length:

210.6 inches

Wheelbase:

128.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

9.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5368 lbs

Width:

84.6 inches

Height:

70.8 inches

Length:

193.5 inches

Wheelbase:

116.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.4 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P255/70R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P265/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Shadow Black

Blue

Velocity Blue

Brown

Desert Sand

Gray

Carbonized Gray / Marsh Gray

Red

Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

White

Oxford White

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat

Blue

Midnight Sky

Brown

Rocky Mountain Pearl Coat

Gray

Baltic Gray Metallic Clear Coat

Red

Velvet Red Pearl Coat

White

Bright White Clear Coat

Silver

Silver Zynith Clear Coat

Interior Colors

Black

Ebony

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Global Black

Beige

Global Black/Wicker Beige

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