GMC Yukon XL vs. Jeep Grand Wagoneer
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Yukon XL and Jeep Grand Wagoneer 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 XL and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
When comparing the GMC Yukon XL's and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer's specifications and ratings, The Jeep Grand Wagoneer has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The GMC Yukon XL and Jeep Grand Wagoneer have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the GMC Yukon XL's and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is a better car than the GMC Yukon XL.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the GMC Yukon XL loses 56.8 percent of its value and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer loses 49.2 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Grand Wagoneer retains 7.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Yukon XL.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Yukon XL’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer base engine makes 540 horsepower. The Yukon XL is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 560 miles. The Grand Wagoneer is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 530 miles.This gives the Jeep Grand Wagoneer the advantage in fuel efficiency and the GMC Yukon XL the advantage in maximum range. The Yukon XL uses regular unleaded, and the Grand Wagoneer uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The GMC Yukon XL has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
74651 - 109431
Starting MSRP:
70200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
84945
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
90487
Price Range:
73117 - 114319
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:
Price Range:
-
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:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
40246
Depreciation %:
0.57329817
Resale Value $:
29954
Residual Value %:
0.42670182999999995
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
0.56272363
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.47365125 - 0.60547456
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
42162
Depreciation %:
0.49634435
Resale Value $:
42783
Residual Value %:
0.50365565
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
0.56272363
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.47365125 - 0.60547456
GMC Yukon XL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Yukon XL
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
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:
0.337
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6411486918997145
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:
2.296192815638566
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 6.4
GMC Yukon XL Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 33Ranking
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13 out of / 33Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 33Ranking
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22 out of / 33Ranking
25 out of / 33Ranking
29 out of / 29Jeep Grand Wagoneer Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 33Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 33Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 33Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 33Ranking
14 out of / 33Ranking
16 out of / 33Ranking
20 out of / 33Ranking
26 out of / 33Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 33Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
GMC Yukon XL Trim Levels
AT4, AT4 Ultimate, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation
Jeep Grand Wagoneer Trim Levels
Base, Obsidian, Series III, Series III Obsidian
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
540 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
521 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9810 lbs
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):
420 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 530 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
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:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
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:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
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:
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:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
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:
41.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
144.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
28.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
96.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
201.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5722 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
76.5 inches
Length:
225.2 inches
Wheelbase:
134.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6340 lbs
Width:
94 inches
Height:
79.7 inches
Length:
214.7 inches
Wheelbase:
123 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 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:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
285/45R22XL
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
Midnight Sky / River Rock
Gray
Baltic Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Global Black
Gray
Not available
Beige
Sea Salt/Black
