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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Grand Cherokee L (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,000

Car 1

Car 2

Grand CherokeeGrand Cherokee LMSRP + destination$40,410$42,410Horsepower293 hp293 hpMPG combined22 mpg21 mpgCargo, max70.8 cu ft84.6 cu ftCargo, seats up37.7 cu ft17.2 cu ftRear legroom38.2 in39.4 inFront legroom41.3 in41.3 inTowing6,200 lb6,200 lbSeats56Ground clearance8.4 in8.5 in0-60 mph6.5 s6.8 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2 vs Grand Cherokee L Laredo 4x2
MeasureGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee LWinner
MSRP + destination$40,410$42,410Grand Cherokee
Horsepower293 hp293 hpAbout the same
Torque257 lb-ft to 260 lb-ft257 lb-ft to 260 lb-ftN/A
MPG combined22 mpg21 mpgGrand Cherokee
Cargo, max70.8 cu ft84.6 cu ftGrand Cherokee L
Cargo, seats up37.7 cu ft17.2 cu ftGrand Cherokee
Rear legroom38.2 in39.4 inGrand Cherokee L
Front legroom41.3 in41.3 inAbout the same
Length193.5 in204.9 inNot scored
Width77.5 in77.5 inNot scored
Curb weight4,238 lb4,524 lbNot scored
Towing6,200 lb6,200 lbAbout the same
Seats56Grand Cherokee L
Ground clearance8.4 in8.5 inAbout the same
0-60 mph6.5 s estimate6.8 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
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2
$38,920		Grand Cherokee L Altitude 4x2
$40,920		$2,000
Grand Cherokee L Laredo 4x2
$40,920		Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD
$40,920		$0

Cost to run

Grand Cherokee costs $2,499 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
CostGrand CherokeeGrand Cherokee L
MSRP + destination$40,410$42,410
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,745$1,829
Fuel or charging, 6 years$10,473$10,971
Total, 6 years$50,883$53,381

Which is better for me?

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

Equal weights: Grand Cherokee L wins.

Grand Cherokee wins if Space weight is 2 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceGrand Cherokee5%
MPGGrand Cherokee5%
PowerAbout the same
SpaceGrand Cherokee L16%
TowingAbout the same

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked