Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Jeep Grand Cherokee WK 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 L and the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK.
When we compare the Jeep Grand Cherokee L's and the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK 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 resale value. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Jeep Grand Cherokee WK have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L's and the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK is a better car than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
Pricing: A used 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L ranges from $33,281 to $51,993 while a used 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK is priced between $25,831 to $36,791. For a new model, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L's price is between $39,900 and $61,137, with the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK priced between $34,935 and $48,039.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L loses 38.9 percent of its value and the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK loses 38.9 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK retains 0 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK makes 293 horsepower. Both the Grand Cherokee L and the Grand Cherokee WK are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 598 and 640 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK has the advantage in the areas of front head room cargo space. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Jeep Grand Cherokee WK are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L has higher safety ratings than the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, with an average rating of 4.98 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.50 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$39,900 - $61,137
Starting MSRP:
$40,325
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$34,578
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,400 - $40,325
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$34,935 - $48,039
Starting MSRP:
$36,980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$34,578
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,400 - $40,325
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,538
Price Range:
$33,281 - $51,993
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$35,283
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,514 - $50,162
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,094
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37,662
# Good or Great Deals:
678
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,039
Price Range:
$25,831 - $36,791
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$35,283
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,514 - $50,162
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
658
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
45,704
# Good or Great Deals:
309
Jeep Grand Cherokee L Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.6 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.6 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 18.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 18.2
Jeep Grand Cherokee L Rankings
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58 out of / 67Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Rankings
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2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
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61 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jeep Grand Cherokee L Trim Levels
Altitude, Laredo, Limited, Overland, Summit, Summit Reserve
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Trim Levels
Laredo E, Laredo X, Limited
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):
4.98 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.50 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
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:
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
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):
467 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Cargo Space:
36.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.5 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4513 lbs
Width:
84.8 inches
Height:
69.3 inches
Length:
189.8 inches
Wheelbase:
114.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal 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
Gray
Not available
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Not available
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Global Black/Wicker Beige
Black
Global Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Light Frost Beige
Black
Black
