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Jeep Cherokee vs. Toyota Land Cruiser

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Cherokee and Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser.

When comparing the Jeep Cherokee's and the Toyota Land Cruiser's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Cherokee has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Toyota Land Cruiser has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Cherokee's and the Toyota Land Cruiser's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Land Cruiser is a better car than the Jeep Cherokee.

Pricing: A used 2021 Jeep Cherokee ranges from $16,624 to $27,000 while a used 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is priced between $64,000 to $99,919.

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 Toyota Land Cruiser loses 37.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Land Cruiser retains 12.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Cherokee.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Cherokee is 7.4 out of 10 while the Toyota Land Cruiser's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Cherokee being ranked 14 out of 19 Best Small SUVs and the Toyota Land Cruiser being ranked 1 out of 33 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Cherokee is 7.5 out of 10. For the Toyota Land Cruiser the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Land Cruiser an advantage in reliability compared to the Jeep Cherokee.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Cherokee’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the Toyota Land Cruiser base engine makes 381 horsepower. The Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. The Land Cruiser is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 418 miles. This gives the Jeep Cherokee the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Land Cruiser. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Jeep Cherokee has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

27890

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

25515

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

23700 - 27890

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

85665

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

54102

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

44000 - 85665

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

22350

Price Range:

16624 - 27000

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

22412

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

18721 - 26231

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1014

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

65632

# Good or Great Deals:

257

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

82282

Price Range:

64000 - 99919

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

49033

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

32291 - 82282

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

10

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

49983

# Good or Great Deals:

0

Jeep Cherokee Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.4 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10

Toyota Land Cruiser Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Cherokee

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

7.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

5.6 - 11.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.087

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Land Cruiser

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

14.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

6.4

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

4.8 - 14.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.731



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.900696617010009

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.0

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.4 - 16.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.4353739576522948

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

8.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.4 - 15.5

Jeep Cherokee Rankings

Best Small SUVs for Towing

1 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $40k

1 / 1

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $40k

1 / 1

Best Off-road Small SUVs

3 / 19

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

5 / 66

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

9 / 16

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

9 / 16

Most Reliable Small SUVs

12 / 19

Best Small SUVs

14 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

15 / 66

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

16 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

16 / 19

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

17 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

22 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

24 / 66

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

29 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs

35 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

48 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

51 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

53 / 66

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

56 / 66

Safest Crossover SUVs

58 / 66

Toyota Land Cruiser Rankings

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 33

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 33

Best Large SUVs

1 / 12

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 12

Most Reliable Large SUVs

1 / 12

Best Large SUVs Under $100k

1 / 1

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $100k

1 / 1

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

2 / 33

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 33

Best Off-road Large SUVs

4 / 12

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

11 / 12

Best Large SUVs for Towing

11 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

12 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

13 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

14 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

25 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

31 / 33

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Jeep Cherokee Trim Levels

80th Anniversary Edition, Altitude, Freedom, High Altitude, Latitude, Latitude Lux, Latitude Plus, Limited, Trailhawk

Toyota Land Cruiser Trim Levels

Base, Heritage Edition

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:

2 years

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):

0.050 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

381 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

401 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm

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

0.066 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

8100 lbs

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / 4X4

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


22 / 31 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

350 / 493 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

5.7 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

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


13 / 17 / 14

Range (city/hwy):

320 / 418 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Air Suspension:

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

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Standard

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:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

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:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

61 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

61.1 inches

Cargo Space:

16.1 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

82.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3590 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

65.7 inches

Length:

183.1 inches

Wheelbase:

106.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5815 lbs

Width:

78 inches

Height:

74 inches

Length:

194.9 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.9 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/60R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P285/60R18

Exterior Colors

Beige

Light Brownstone Pearl Coat

Black

Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat

Blue

Slate Blue Pearl Coat

Gray

Sting-Gray Clear Coat

Green

Olive Green Pearl Coat

Orange

Spitfire Orange Clear Coat

Red

Velvet Red Pearl Coat

Silver

Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat

White

Bright White Clear Coat

Exterior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Not available

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Not available

Orange

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Black/Light Frost Beige

Black

Black

Brown

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black

Brown

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