Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon vs. Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon and Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road 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 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon and the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road.
In comparing the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon's and the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon's and the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road's specifications and ratings, the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road is a better car than the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.
Pricing: A used 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon ranges from $9,706 to $41,732 while a used 2024 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road is priced between $44,089 to $52,909.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon loses 26.4 percent of its value and the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road loses 29.1 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon retains 2.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Wrangler is 8.7 out of 10 while the Toyota 4Runner's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Jeep Wrangler being ranked 8 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs and the Toyota 4Runner being ranked 6 out of 32.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jeep Wrangler is 8.5 out of 10. For the Toyota 4Runner the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Toyota 4Runner a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Jeep Wrangler.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon’s base engine makes 190 horsepower, and the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road base engine makes 270 horsepower. The Unlimited Rubicon is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 323 miles. The TRD Off-Road is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles. This gives the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. The Unlimited Rubicon uses gasoline, and the TRD Off-Road uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize SUVs, the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,590
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$25,558
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,050 - $29,295
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$43,603 - $51,942
Starting MSRP:
$44,550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,289
Price Range:
$9,706 - $41,732
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$7,574
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$5,415 - $15,600
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94,779
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$48,287
Price Range:
$44,089 - $52,909
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
48
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17,848
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Jeep Wrangler Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Toyota 4Runner Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
92.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 11.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Jeep Wrangler Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
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3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 16Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 32Toyota 4Runner Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 16Ranking
2 out of / 39Ranking
3 out of / 39Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 39Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 39Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
19 out of / 34Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
23 out of / 39Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 39Ranking
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31 out of / 32Ranking
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33 out of / 39Ranking
37 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Jeep Wrangler Trim Levels
Rubicon, SE, Sport, Sport RHD, Unlimited, X
Other Toyota 4Runner Trim Levels
Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 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:
190 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
270 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
278 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 17 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
247 / 323 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 19 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
368 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
11.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
105.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Cargo Space:
47.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
89.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3977 lbs
Width:
68.2 inches
Height:
72.1 inches
Length:
167 inches
Wheelbase:
103.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4750 lbs
Width:
75.8 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
191.3 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
