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Jeep Wagoneer vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee L

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Cherokee L 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 Wagoneer and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

When we compare the Jeep Wagoneer's and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Wagoneer has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Wagoneer's and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Wagoneer loses 49.1 percent of its value and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L loses 46.8 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Grand Cherokee L retains 2.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Wagoneer.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Wagoneer’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L base engine makes 293 horsepower. The Wagoneer is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 636 miles. The Grand Cherokee L is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles.This gives the Jeep Grand Cherokee L the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Jeep Wagoneer the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Wagoneer, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L has higher safety ratings than the Jeep Wagoneer, with an average rating of 4.99 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

59945

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

67138

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

53000 - 101945

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

39191 - 64833

Starting MSRP:

39035

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

38382

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

31990 - 43000

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

80211

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

71641 - 90487

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

46086

Price Range:

36865 - 59771

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

45804

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

36966 - 59949

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

29745

Depreciation %:

0.49620514

Resale Value $:

30200

Residual Value %:

0.50379486

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)

0.56272363

Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)

0.47365125 - 0.60547456

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

18467

Depreciation %:

0.4730879

Resale Value $:

20568

Residual Value %:

0.5269121

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.48432299

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.30530799 - 0.56163117

Jeep Wagoneer Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Jeep Grand Cherokee L Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wagoneer

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

8.8 - 11.0

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.7 - 16.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.212056590356764

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

2.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.5 - 6.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.3571489982929164

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.5 - 39.2

Jeep Wagoneer Rankings

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

1 / 34

Best Large SUVs for Towing

1 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

1 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

2 / 34

Safest Large SUVs

2 / 12

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 12

Most Affordable Large SUVs

4 / 10

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

5 / 12

Best Off-road Large SUVs

6 / 12

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 34

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

8 / 34

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

8 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

8 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

10 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

12 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

13 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

14 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

23 / 30

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 34

Jeep Grand Cherokee L Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

2 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

3 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

6 / 34

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

9 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

9 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 30

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

13 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

15 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

16 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

16 / 32

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

16 / 28

Safest Crossover SUVs

21 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

21 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

23 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

23 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

24 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

26 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

26 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

27 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

27 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

28 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

32 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

40 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

42 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

46 / 56

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

54 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Jeep Wagoneer Trim Levels

Base, Carbide, Overland, Series II, Series III, Super

Jeep Grand Cherokee L Trim Levels

Altitude, Altitude X, Laredo, Laredo X, Limited, Overland, Summit, Summit Reserve

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 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

3 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:

3 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.99 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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

420 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

468 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.070 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

6120 lbs

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 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


17 / 24 / 20

Range (city/hwy):

451 / 636 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):

437 / 598 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

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Standard

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

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:

41.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

66.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

40 inches

Rear Leg Room:

42.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

65.2 inches

Cargo Space:

27.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

116.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

206.6 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5960 lbs

Width:

94 inches

Height:

79.7 inches

Length:

214.7 inches

Wheelbase:

123 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.3 inches

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

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

275/55R20

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

265/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat

Blue

Midnight Sky / River Rock

Gray

Baltic Gray Metallic Clear Coat

Red

Velvet Red Pearl Coat

Silver

Silver Zynith

White

Bright White Clear Coat

Exterior Colors

Black

Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat

Blue

Not available

Gray

Baltic Gray Metallic Clear Coat

Red

Velvet Red Pearl Coat

Silver

Silver Zynith Clear Coat

White

Bright White Clear Coat

Interior Colors

Beige

Sea Salt/Black

Black

Global Black

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Global Black

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