GMC vs. Jeep
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from GMC 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 GMC and Jeep cars.
When comparing the GMC brand to the Jeep brand, GMC has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, safety and vehicle rankings. Jeep has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, towing capacity, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered.
GMC versus Jeep: Pricing and Value: Analyzing GMC versus Jeep pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both GMC and Jeep in 2 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. GMC also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
GMC versus Jeep: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: GMC vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Jeep offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. GMC offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 4 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, GMC and Jeep have the same towing capacity.
GMC versus Jeep: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of GMC versus Jeep overall quality ratings shows GMC with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Jeep has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. GMC has better safety ratings in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: GMC and Jeep each have better car rankings in 2 categories. GMC ranks better with the Terrain in Best Crossover SUVs and the Terrain in Best Small SUVs.Jeep ranks better with the Wrangler Unlimited in Best 5-seater SUVs and the Wrangler Unlimited in Best Midsize SUVs.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: GMC has the better car ranking in 1 category: Terrain in Most Reliable Small SUVs. Jeep has better car rankings in 2 categories: Jeep Grand Cherokee in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and Jeep Grand Cherokee in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs.
Safest Car Rankings: GMC has better car rankings in 4 categories: GMC Terrain in Safest Crossover SUVs, GMC Yukon in Safest Large SUVs, GMC Acadia in Safest Midsize SUVs, and GMC Acadia in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: GMC has better car rankings in 3 categories: GMC Terrain in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, GMC Acadia in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, and GMC Terrain in Best Small SUVs for the Money.
Available Body Styles: GMC offers only 5 SUVs. In comparison, Jeep offers only 12 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle. Jeep offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids.
GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models. Jeep offers .
New Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Terrain
$28,237 - $42,677
GMC Acadia
$42,760 - $65,309
GMC Acadia
$42,760 - $65,309
Trucks
GMC Canyon
$38,159 - $57,920
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
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
$44,478 - $68,887
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Terrain
$26,492 - $40,893
GMC Acadia
Not Yet Available
GMC Acadia
Not Yet Available
Trucks
GMC Canyon
$37,909 - $56,618
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
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
$42,736 - $72,053
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
GMC Terrain
44%
GMC Acadia
50.2%
GMC Acadia
50.2%
Trucks
GMC Canyon
32%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
43.2%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
46.3%
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
38.9%
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
29.7%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
GMC Terrain
175 hp / 203 foot-lbs
GMC Acadia
328 hp / 326 foot-lbs
GMC Acadia
328 hp / 326 foot-lbs
Trucks
GMC Canyon
310 hp / 430 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
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
285 hp / 260 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
GMC Terrain
24 / 29 / 26
GMC Acadia
Not Yet Available
GMC Acadia
Not Yet Available
Trucks
GMC Canyon
19 / 23 / 20
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
21 / 29 / 24
Jeep Grand Cherokee
19 / 26 / 22
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
19 / 26 / 21
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
16 / 21 / 18
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
GMC Terrain
1500 lbs
GMC Acadia
5000 lbs
GMC Acadia
5000 lbs
Trucks
GMC Canyon
7700 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
4000 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
7200 lbs
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
7700 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
8.6 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.5 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.5 / 10
Trucks
GMC Canyon
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
7.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.3 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
8.0 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.4 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.4 / 10
Trucks
GMC Canyon
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
7.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
10 / 10
GMC Acadia
9.8 / 10
GMC Acadia
9.8 / 10
Trucks
GMC Canyon
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
9.0 / 10
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
7.8 / 10
GMC Acadia
7.4 / 10
GMC Acadia
7.4 / 10
Trucks
GMC Canyon
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
7.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
8.1 / 10
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#4 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
GMC Acadia
#14 of 32 in
Best Midsize 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
GMC Terrain
#7 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
GMC Acadia
#16 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize 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 Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#9 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
GMC Acadia
#13 of 32 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
GMC Acadia
#11 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Cherokee
#53 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#23 of 32 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
#20 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#9 of 13 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
GMC Acadia
#12 of 16 in
Best 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