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GMC Yukon vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee L

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

When comparing the GMC Yukon's and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L's specifications and ratings, the GMC Yukon has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the GMC Yukon's and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a better car than the GMC Yukon.

Pricing: A used 2025 GMC Yukon ranges from $69,122 to $117,291 while a used 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is priced between $36,865 to $59,771. For a new model, the GMC Yukon's price is between $72,111 and $106,965, with the Jeep Grand Cherokee L priced between $39,191 and $64,833.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the GMC Yukon loses 53.3 percent of its value and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L loses 46.8 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Grand Cherokee L retains 6.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Yukon.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Yukon’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L base engine makes 293 horsepower. The Yukon is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. The Grand Cherokee L is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles. This gives the Jeep Grand Cherokee L the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the GMC Yukon. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L has higher safety ratings than the GMC Yukon, with an average rating of 4.99 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

72111 - 106965

Starting MSRP:

67200

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

67138

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

53000 - 101945

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

39191 - 64833

Starting MSRP:

39035

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

38382

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

31990 - 43000

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

89170

Price Range:

69122 - 117291

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

80211

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

71641 - 90487

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

46086

Price Range:

36865 - 59771

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

45804

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

36966 - 59949

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

36252

Depreciation %:

0.53946084

Resale Value $:

30948

Residual Value %:

0.46053915999999995

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)

0.56272363

Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)

0.47365125 - 0.60547456

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

18467

Depreciation %:

0.4730879

Resale Value $:

20568

Residual Value %:

0.5269121

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.48432299

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.30530799 - 0.56163117

GMC Yukon Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10

Jeep Grand Cherokee L Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Yukon

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.0

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

8.8 - 11.0

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.295

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.7 - 16.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.508461059579532

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

2.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.5 - 6.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.3571489982929164

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.5 - 39.2

GMC Yukon Rankings

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

1 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

1 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $70k

1 / 4

Best Large SUVs Under $70k

1 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

2 / 12

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Most Reliable Large SUVs

3 / 12

Best Large SUVs for the Money

3 / 10

Best Large SUVs

4 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 12

Safest Large SUVs

4 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

5 / 34

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 12

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 34

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

6 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

7 / 34

Best Large SUVs for Towing

7 / 12

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

7 / 12

Most Affordable Large SUVs

7 / 10

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

8 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

9 / 34

Best Off-road Large SUVs

10 / 12

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

14 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

23 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

27 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

27 / 30

Jeep Grand Cherokee L Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

2 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

3 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

6 / 34

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

9 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

9 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 30

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

13 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

15 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

16 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

16 / 32

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

16 / 28

Safest Crossover SUVs

21 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

21 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

23 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

23 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

24 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

26 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

26 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

27 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

27 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

28 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

32 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

40 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

42 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

46 / 56

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

54 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

GMC Yukon Trim Levels

AT4, AT4 Ultimate, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation

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

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):

4.99 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:

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm

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

0.063 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

7900 lbs

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:

5.3 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

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


15 / 20 / 17

Range (city/hwy):

360 / 480 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

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

Available

Captain's seat:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Quad Seats:

Standard

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Backup camera:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Backup camera:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

65.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

42 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

64.7 inches

Cargo Space:

25.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

122.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

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:

5602 lbs

Width:

81 inches

Height:

76.5 inches

Length:

210.1 inches

Wheelbase:

120.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.8 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:

20.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

275/60R20

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

265/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Onyx Black

Blue

Downpour Metallic

Gray

Sterling Metallic / Titanium Rush Metallic

Red

Volcanic Red Tintcoat

White

Summit White

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

Jet Black

Gray

Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere

Interior Colors

Black

Global Black

Gray

Not available

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