Jeep vs. Lexus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Jeep and Lexus contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Jeep and Lexus cars.
When comparing the Jeep brand to the Lexus brand, Jeep has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower and towing capacity. Lexus has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.
Jeep versus Lexus: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Jeep versus Lexus pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Jeep in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Jeep also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Jeep versus Lexus: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Jeep vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Jeep versus Lexus: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Jeep versus Lexus overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Jeep offers only 12 SUVs. In comparison, Lexus offers 18 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.
Drivetrain Options: Jeep offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Lexus offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
Jeep offers . Lexus offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$37,601 - $62,086
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$52,243 - $72,562
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
$52,529 - $67,035
Lexus LX 600
$112,717 - $121,717
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
$52,529 - $67,035
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$34,500 - $56,928
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$47,727 - $72,537
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
$50,178 - $62,847
Lexus LX 600
$101,920 - $131,991
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
$50,178 - $62,847
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
52.7%
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
49.2%
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
55%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
38.9%
Lexus LX 600
43.9%
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
38.9%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
540 hp / 521 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
375 hp / 470 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Lexus LX 600
409 hp / 479 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
19 / 26 / 22
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
14 / 20 / 17
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
23 / 24 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
Lexus LX 600
17 / 22 / 19
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
9810 lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
6000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
3500 lbs
Lexus LX 600
8000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus LX 600
8.5 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus LX 600
8.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus LX 600
Not available
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
7.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.5 / 10
Lexus LX 600
8.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#9 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#4 of 17 in
Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#3 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
#3 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#13 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#4 of 17 in
Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#1 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
#1 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#9 of 28 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#1 of 25 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money