Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ram 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 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 Grand Cherokee and the Ram 1500.
When comparing the Jeep Grand Cherokee's and the Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Grand Cherokee's and the Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better car than the Ram 1500.
Pricing: A used 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee ranges from $49,960 to $77,781 while a used 2025 Ram 1500 is priced between $55,965 to $71,084. For a new model, the Jeep Grand Cherokee's price is between $56,574 and $77,530, with the Ram 1500 priced between $53,970 and $71,610.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Grand Cherokee loses 50.3 percent of its value and the Ram 1500 loses 41.3 percent of its value. This means the Ram 1500 retains 9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.7 out of 10 while the Ram 1500's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Grand Cherokee being ranked 4 out of 17 Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) and the Ram 1500 being ranked 5 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.7 out of 10. For the Ram 1500 the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Jeep Grand Cherokee a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Ram 1500 base engine makes 305 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Grand Cherokee, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Ram 1500, a fullsize truck, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has higher safety ratings than the Ram 1500, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.73 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
56574 - 77530
Starting MSRP:
60490
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
45359
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
35070 - 60490
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
53970 - 71610
Starting MSRP:
40275
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
62866
Price Range:
49960 - 77781
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
51596
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
41599 - 62866
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1771
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17413
# Good or Great Deals:
611
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
63569
Price Range:
55965 - 71084
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
31248
Depreciation %:
0.51657672
Resale Value $:
29242
Residual Value %:
0.48342328
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.38910089
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.31776846 - 0.51657672
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
16676
Depreciation %:
0.41405562
Resale Value $:
23599
Residual Value %:
0.5859443799999999
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
N/A
Jeep Grand Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.698201 / 10
Reliability:
8.730954 / 10
Retained Value:
7.363649 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.646741 / 10
Reliability:
8.549667 / 10
Retained Value:
7.930555 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Grand Cherokee
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 1500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.464
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.677161903523972
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.0 - 11.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Jeep Grand Cherokee Rankings
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35 out of / 36Ram 1500 Rankings
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10 out of / 10Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trim Levels
4xe, Anniversary Edition 4xe, Overland 4xe, Summit 4xe, Summit Reserve 4xe, Trailhawk 4xe, Trailhawk 4xe Carb State Package
Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, RHO, Tradesman, Tungsten, Warlock
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):
5 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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.73 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
470 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1050 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
271 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7690 lbs
Max Payload:
2300 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 24 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
462 / 481 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4, AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Safety Features
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
37.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
70.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5368 lbs
Width:
84.6 inches
Height:
70.8 inches
Length:
193.5 inches
Wheelbase:
116.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4771 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
77.5 inches
Length:
228.4 inches
Wheelbase:
140.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Midnight Sky
Brown
Rocky Mountain Pearl Coat
Gray
Baltic Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Forged Blue Metallic / Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Not available
Gray
Steel Storm
Red
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Global Black/Wicker Beige
Black
Global Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
