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, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality and safety. Lexus has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, reliability, 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 4 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Jeep also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 5 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 5 model comparisons, with Lexus offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Jeep offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 5 comparisons.
Jeep versus Lexus: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Jeep versus Lexus overall quality ratings shows Jeep with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Jeep has better safety ratings in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 5 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 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.
Drivetrain Options: Jeep offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
Jeep offers . Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$40,906 - $65,603
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$40,906 - $65,603
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$42,719 - $69,727
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$56,574 - $77,530
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$56,574 - $77,530
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
$52,880 - $67,145
Lexus GX 460
$59,905 - $73,596
Lexus GX 460
$59,905 - $73,596
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
$52,880 - $67,145
Lexus GX 460
$59,905 - $73,596
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$38,299 - $62,757
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$38,299 - $62,757
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$39,530 - $68,413
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$49,960 - $77,781
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$49,960 - $77,781
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
$52,993 - $66,936
Lexus GX 460
$53,795 - $67,975
Lexus GX 460
$53,795 - $67,975
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
$52,993 - $66,936
Lexus GX 460
$53,795 - $67,975
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
46.3%
Jeep Grand Cherokee
46.3%
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
38.9%
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
50.3%
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
50.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
42.5%
Lexus GX 460
43.3%
Lexus GX 460
43.3%
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
42.5%
Lexus GX 460
43.3%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
375 hp / 470 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
375 hp / 470 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Lexus GX 460
301 hp / 329 foot-lbs
Lexus GX 460
301 hp / 329 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Lexus GX 460
301 hp / 329 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
19 / 26 / 22
Jeep Grand Cherokee
19 / 26 / 22
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
19 / 26 / 21
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
23 / 24 / 23
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
23 / 24 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
Lexus GX 460
15 / 19 / 16
Lexus GX 460
15 / 19 / 16
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
Lexus GX 460
15 / 19 / 16
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
6200 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
7200 lbs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
6000 lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
6000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
3494 lbs
Lexus GX 460
6500 lbs
Lexus GX 460
6500 lbs
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
3494 lbs
Lexus GX 460
6500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.3 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.3 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus GX 460
8.3 / 10
Lexus GX 460
8.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus GX 460
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Not available
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.9 / 10
Lexus GX 460
9.0 / 10
Lexus GX 460
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
8.9 / 10
Lexus GX 460
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.7 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
10 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus GX 460
8.0 / 10
Lexus GX 460
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus GX 460
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
8.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
7.9 / 10
Lexus GX 460
7.8 / 10
Lexus GX 460
7.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
7.9 / 10
Lexus GX 460
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#16 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#16 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#2 of 27 in
Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#2 of 27 in
Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#2 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Lexus GX 460
#3 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
#2 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Lexus GX 460
#3 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#10 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#10 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#2 of 16 in
Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#2 of 16 in
Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#2 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Lexus GX 460
#2 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Lexus RX 350
#2 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Lexus GX 460
#2 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#15 of 18 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#15 of 18 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#3 of 11 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
Lexus GX 460
#1 of 11 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money