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Jeep Compass vs Jeep Grand Cherokee (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$9,060

Car 1

Car 2

CompassGrand CherokeeMSRP + destination$31,350$40,410Horsepower200 hp293 hpMPG combined26 mpg22 mpgCargo, max59.8 cu ft70.8 cu ftCargo, seats up27.2 cu ft37.7 cu ftRear legroom38.3 in38.2 inFront legroom41.8 in41.3 inTowing2,000 lb6,200 lbSeats55Ground clearance8.1 in8.4 in0-60 mph7.1 s6.5 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Compass Latitude 4WD vs Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2
MeasureCompassGrand CherokeeWinner
MSRP + destination$31,350$40,410Compass
Horsepower200 hp293 hpGrand Cherokee
Torque221 lb-ft257 lb-ft to 260 lb-ftN/A
MPG combined26 mpg22 mpgCompass
Cargo, max59.8 cu ft70.8 cu ftGrand Cherokee
Cargo, seats up27.2 cu ft37.7 cu ftGrand Cherokee
Rear legroom38.3 in38.2 inAbout the same
Front legroom41.8 in41.3 inCompass
Length173.4 in193.5 inNot scored
Width70.9 in to 73.8 in77.5 inN/A
Curb weight3,620 lb4,238 lbNot scored
Towing2,000 lb6,200 lbGrand Cherokee
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance8.1 in8.4 inAbout the same
0-60 mph7.1 s estimate6.5 s estimateGrand Cherokee
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Compass Latitude 4WD
$29,550		Grand Cherokee Altitude 4x2
$38,920		$9,370
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2
$38,920		Compass Limited Altitude 4WD
$35,555		$3,365

Cost to run

Compass costs $10,671 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostCompassGrand Cherokee
MSRP + destination$31,350$40,410
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,477$1,745
Fuel or charging, 6 years$8,862$10,473
Total, 6 years$40,212$50,883

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Grand Cherokee wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceCompass22%
MPGCompass15%
PowerGrand Cherokee32%
SpaceGrand Cherokee16%
TowingGrand Cherokee68%

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked