Jeep Cherokee vs. Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Grand Wagoneer 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 Jeep Cherokee and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer L.
In comparing the Jeep Cherokee's and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer L's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Cherokee has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Jeep Grand Wagoneer L has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Cherokee's and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer L's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer L is a better car than the Jeep Cherokee.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Cherokee loses 50.3 percent of its value and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer L loses 49.1 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Grand Wagoneer L retains 1.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Cherokee.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Cherokee’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer L base engine makes 510 horsepower. The Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 458 miles. The Grand Wagoneer L is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles.This gives the Jeep Cherokee the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer L the advantage in maximum range. The Cherokee uses regular unleaded, and the Grand Wagoneer L uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Jeep Cherokee, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Jeep Cherokee has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
33191 - 45185
Starting MSRP:
37695
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
27723
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23610 - 37695
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
92895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
62995
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
48450 - 92895
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24899
Price Range:
20926 - 34774
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
26187
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
21318 - 30705
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
270
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43654
# Good or Great Deals:
101
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
53133
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
38561 - 64855
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
97
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57192
# Good or Great Deals:
74
Jeep Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Cherokee
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.087
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Grand Wagoneer L
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
6.8 - 9.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4631234937934832
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.3 - 17.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.392253560463729
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
7.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.1 - 8.4
Jeep Cherokee Rankings
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59 out of / 66Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Rankings
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29 out of / 33Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jeep Cherokee Trim Levels
Altitude Lux, Trailhawk
Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Trim Levels
Base, Obsidian, Series II, 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 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:
180 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
510 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
500 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5400 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
332 / 458 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 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
427 / 580 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
25.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128 cubic feet
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:
44.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
112.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
217 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3875 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
66.2 inches
Length:
183.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6621 lbs
Width:
94 inches
Height:
79.6 inches
Length:
226.7 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Midnight Sky / River Rock
Gray
Baltic Gray Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Brown
Rocky Mountain Pearl Coat
Red
Ember Pearl Coat / Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Global Black
Beige
Sea Salt/Black
