Jeep vs. Tesla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Jeep and Tesla 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 Tesla cars.
When comparing the Jeep brand to the Tesla brand, Jeep has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity, safety and retained value. Tesla has the advantage in the area of horsepower.
Jeep versus Tesla: Pricing and Value: Jeep has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Jeep models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Jeep, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Jeep the overall advantage over Tesla.
Jeep versus Tesla: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Jeep and Tesla have the same towing capacity.
Jeep versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Jeep has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Jeep and Tesla tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Jeep shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Safest Car Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Jeep offers only 12 SUVs. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Jeep offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Tesla offers 5 electric vehicles.
Jeep offers . Tesla offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$37,601 - $62,086
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$52,243 - $72,562
New Car Pricing
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model X
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model X
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
$34,500 - $56,928
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
$47,727 - $72,537
Used Car Pricing
Tesla Model Y
$42,990 - $57,950
Tesla Model X
$63,950 - $104,692
Tesla Model X
$63,950 - $104,692
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
52.7%
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
55%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Tesla Model Y
60.8%
Tesla Model X
63.4%
Tesla Model X
63.4%
Horsepower / Torque
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
210 hp / 230 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
293 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
375 hp / 470 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Tesla Model Y
295 hp / 309 foot-lbs
Tesla Model X
670 hp
Tesla Model X
670 hp
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
19 / 26 / 22
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
23 / 24 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model X
103 / 94 / 98
Tesla Model X
103 / 94 / 98
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.0 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model X
Not available
Tesla Model X
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model X
Not available
Tesla Model X
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
8.8 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Tesla Model Y
9.0 / 10
Tesla Model X
8.0 / 10
Tesla Model X
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
Jeep Grand Cherokee
7.6 / 10
Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Tesla Model Y
7.1 / 10
Tesla Model X
6.9 / 10
Tesla Model X
6.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#12 of 32 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Jeep Grand Cherokee
#6 of 36 in
Safest Hybrid SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Tesla Model X
#19 of 65 in
Safest Electric SUVs
Tesla Model X
#19 of 65 in
Safest Electric SUVs