Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Subaru Trailseeker (2026)
Grand Cherokee:
$1,035 less
- Grand Cherokee
- 2,700 lb more towing
- Grand Cherokee
- 6.4 cu ft more seats-up cargo
- Trailseeker
- $1,744 a year less on energy
- Trailseeker
- 2.1 s quicker to 60
- Measures won
- Trailseeker 5 of 12
- Grand Cherokee 4, tied 3
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2 vs Trailseeker Premium AWD, 2026. Price: MSRP + destination.
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| Measure | Grand Cherokee | Trailseeker | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,410 | $41,445 | Grand Cherokee |
| Horsepower | 293 hp | 375 hp | Trailseeker |
| Torque | 257 lb-ft to 260 lb-ft | Not listed | Not listed |
| MPG or MPGe | 22 mpg | 117 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $2,373 | $629 | Trailseeker |
| EV range | Not listed | 281 mi | Not listed |
| Cargo, max | 70.8 cu ft | 74.0 cu ft | Trailseeker |
| Cargo, seats up | 37.7 cu ft | 31.3 cu ft | Grand Cherokee |
| Rear legroom | 38.2 in | 35.3 in | Grand Cherokee |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | Trailseeker |
| Length | 193.5 in | 190.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 77.5 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,238 lb | 4,465 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 6,200 lb | 3,500 lb | Grand Cherokee |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.3 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5 s estimate | 4.4 s estimate | Trailseeker |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. A measure with no value for one car is not counted.
Nearest trims by price
Prices are MSRP + destination where both trims list it.
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2 $40,410 | Trailseeker Premium AWD $41,445 | $1,035 |
| Trailseeker Premium AWD $41,445 | Grand Cherokee Altitude 4x2 $40,410 | $1,035 |
Cost to run
Trailseeker costs $9,428 less over 6 years.
- Miles a year
- 12,000
- Gas
- 4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026)
- Electricity
- 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07)
| Cost | Grand Cherokee | Trailseeker |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,410 | $41,445 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,373 | $629 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $14,236 | $3,773 |
| Total, 6 years | $54,646 | $45,218 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Trailseeker wins.
Grand Cherokee wins if MPG weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Grand Cherokee | 2% |
| MPG | Trailseeker | 73% |
| Power | Trailseeker | 22% |
| Space | Trailseeker | 4% |
| Towing | Grand Cherokee | 44% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ