Ford vs. Jeep

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Ford 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 Ford and Jeep cars.

When comparing the Ford brand to the Jeep brand, Ford has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, safety and variety of models offered. Jeep has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability and retained value.

Ford versus Jeep: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Jeep pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Jeep in 5 out of 8 vehicle comparisons. Jeep also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 8 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 14 out of 15 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Jeep, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Jeep the overall advantage over Ford.

Ford versus Jeep: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Jeep vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 13 out of 16 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 8 out of 11 comparisons. Jeep vehicles have higher MPG in 2 comparisons, and both Ford and Jeep vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 15 out of 16 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Ford and Jeep have the same towing capacity.

Ford versus Jeep: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Jeep overall quality ratings shows Jeep with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Jeep has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 2 out of 6 comparisons while Jeep has better safety ratings in 1 out of 6 comparisons. Ford and Jeep tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 13 out of 15 comparisons. Ford shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 15 comparisons, and Ford and Jeep tie over 2 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Ford and Jeep each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Ford ranks better with the Explorer in Best Crossover SUVs and the Escape in Best Small SUVs.Jeep ranks better with the Wrangler in Best 5-seater SUVs and the Wrangler in Best Midsize SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Ford has the better car ranking in 1 category: Escape in Most Reliable Small SUVs. Jeep has better car rankings in 2 categories: Jeep Compass in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and Jeep Wrangler in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Ford has better car rankings in 4 categories: Ford Explorer in Safest Crossover SUVs, Ford Expedition in Safest Large SUVs, Ford Explorer in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Ford Explorer in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Jeep has the better car ranking in 1 category: Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid) in Safest Hybrid SUVs.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 2 categories: Jeep Compass in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and Jeep Wrangler in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Jeep offers only 12 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Jeep offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Jeep offers .