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 area of reliability. Jeep has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
GMC versus Jeep: Pricing and Value: Analyzing GMC 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 2 out of 2 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 9 out of 9 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Jeep, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Jeep the overall advantage over GMC.
GMC versus Jeep: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Jeep vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 10 model comparisons, with GMC offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Jeep offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 6 comparisons. Both GMC and Jeep vehicles have the same MPG in 4 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 9 out of 10 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 Jeep with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, GMC has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Jeep has better safety ratings in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 9 comparisons. GMC shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 9 comparisons, and GMC and Jeep tie over 1 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: GMC has the better car ranking in 1 category: Terrain in Best Small SUVs. Jeep has better car rankings in 3 categories: Jeep Wrangler in Best 5-seater SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee in Best Crossover SUVs, and Jeep Wrangler 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 Compass in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and Jeep Wrangler in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs.
Safest Car Rankings: Jeep has better car rankings in 4 categories: Jeep Grand Cherokee L in Safest Crossover SUVs, Jeep Wagoneer in Safest Large SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee L in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Jeep Grand Cherokee L in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.
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: GMC offers only 5 SUVs. In comparison, Jeep offers only 12 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 2 electric vehicles. Jeep offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.
GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models. Jeep offers .
New Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Acadia
$46,271 - $65,046
GMC Acadia
$46,271 - $65,046
GMC Yukon
$72,111 - $106,965
GMC Yukon
$72,111 - $106,965
GMC Yukon
$72,111 - $106,965
GMC Yukon XL
$74,651 - $109,431
GMC Yukon XL
$74,651 - $109,431
GMC Yukon XL
$74,651 - $109,431
Trucks
GMC Canyon
$41,730 - $58,884
Other Comparisons
GMC Terrain
$31,618 - $44,902
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$37,601 - $62,086
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$39,191 - $64,833
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
Not Yet Available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
Not Yet Available
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
$39,555 - $62,936
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Acadia
$42,665 - $56,055
GMC Acadia
$42,665 - $56,055
GMC Yukon
$69,122 - $117,291
GMC Yukon
$69,122 - $117,291
GMC Yukon
$69,122 - $117,291
GMC Yukon XL
$73,117 - $114,319
GMC Yukon XL
$73,117 - $114,319
GMC Yukon XL
$73,117 - $114,319
Trucks
GMC Canyon
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
GMC Terrain
$30,386 - $43,023
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$34,500 - $56,928
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$36,865 - $59,771
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
Not Yet Available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
Not Yet Available
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
$36,677 - $75,235
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
GMC Acadia
53.1%
GMC Acadia
53.1%
GMC Yukon
53.3%
GMC Yukon
53.3%
GMC Yukon
53.3%
GMC Yukon XL
56.8%
GMC Yukon XL
56.8%
GMC Yukon XL
56.8%
Trucks
GMC Canyon
38.2%
Other Comparisons
GMC Terrain
49.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
52.7%
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
46.8%
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
49.2%
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
49.1%
Jeep Wagoneer
49.1%
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
49.2%
Jeep Wagoneer
49.1%
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
49.1%
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
35.4%
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
GMC Acadia
328 hp / 326 foot-lbs
GMC Acadia
328 hp / 326 foot-lbs
GMC Yukon
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
GMC Yukon
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
GMC Yukon
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
GMC Yukon XL
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
GMC Yukon XL
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
GMC Yukon XL
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
Trucks
GMC Canyon
310 hp / 430 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
GMC Terrain
175 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
540 hp / 521 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
540 hp / 521 foot-lbs
Jeep Wagoneer
420 hp / 468 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
540 hp / 521 foot-lbs
Jeep Wagoneer
420 hp / 468 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
540 hp / 521 foot-lbs
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
285 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
210 hp / 230 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
GMC Acadia
Not Yet Available
GMC Acadia
Not Yet Available
GMC Yukon
15 / 20 / 17
GMC Yukon
15 / 20 / 17
GMC Yukon
15 / 20 / 17
GMC Yukon XL
15 / 20 / 17
GMC Yukon XL
15 / 20 / 17
GMC Yukon XL
15 / 20 / 17
Trucks
GMC Canyon
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
GMC Terrain
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
19 / 26 / 22
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
19 / 26 / 21
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
14 / 20 / 17
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
14 / 20 / 17
Jeep Wagoneer
17 / 24 / 20
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
14 / 20 / 17
Jeep Wagoneer
17 / 24 / 20
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
14 / 20 / 17
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
17 / 22 / 19
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
GMC Acadia
5000 lbs
GMC Acadia
5000 lbs
GMC Yukon
8400 lbs
GMC Yukon
8400 lbs
GMC Yukon
8400 lbs
GMC Yukon XL
8200 lbs
GMC Yukon XL
8200 lbs
GMC Yukon XL
8200 lbs
Trucks
GMC Canyon
7700 lbs
Other Comparisons
GMC Terrain
1500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
7200 lbs
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
9810 lbs
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
9450 lbs
Jeep Wagoneer
10000 lbs
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
9810 lbs
Jeep Wagoneer
10000 lbs
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
9450 lbs
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
7700 lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
GMC Acadia
7.8 / 10
GMC Acadia
7.8 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.5 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.5 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.5 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
7.4 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
7.4 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
7.4 / 10
Trucks
GMC Canyon
7.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
GMC Terrain
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
Not available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
Not available
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
GMC Acadia
7.7 / 10
GMC Acadia
7.7 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.8 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.8 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.8 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
7.8 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
7.8 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
7.8 / 10
Trucks
GMC Canyon
8.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
GMC Terrain
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
Not available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
Not available
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
GMC Acadia
8.0 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.0 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.0 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.0 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.0 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
7.0 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
7.0 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
7.0 / 10
Trucks
GMC Canyon
7.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
GMC Terrain
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
9.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
Not available
Jeep Wagoneer
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not available
Jeep Wagoneer
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
Not available
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
GMC Acadia
7.6 / 10
GMC Acadia
7.6 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.6 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.6 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.6 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
7.3 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
7.3 / 10
GMC Yukon XL
7.3 / 10
Trucks
GMC Canyon
8.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
GMC Terrain
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
7.9 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
7.9 / 10
Jeep Wagoneer
7.9 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
7.9 / 10
Jeep Wagoneer
7.9 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
7.9 / 10
Trucks
Jeep Gladiator
8.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#13 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Acadia
#16 of 32 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
GMC Acadia
#15 of 34 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
GMC Yukon
#4 of 12 in
Safest Large SUVs
GMC Yukon XL
#5 of 12 in
Safest Large SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#12 of 32 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
#9 of 34 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
Jeep Wagoneer
#2 of 12 in
Safest Large SUVs
Jeep Wagoneer
#2 of 12 in
Safest Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
GMC Acadia
#12 of 28 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#9 of 28 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money