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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Toyota Grand Highlander (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,945

Car 1

Car 2

Grand CherokeeGrand HighlanderMSRP + destination$40,410$43,355Horsepower293 hp265 hpMPG combined22 mpg24 mpgCargo, max70.8 cu ft97.5 cu ftCargo, seats up37.7 cu ft20.6 cu ftRear legroom38.2 in39.5 inFront legroom41.3 in41.7 inTowing6,200 lb5,000 lbSeats58Ground clearance8.4 in8.0 in0-60 mph6.5 s7.3 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2 vs Grand Highlander LE FWD
MeasureGrand CherokeeGrand HighlanderWinner
MSRP + destination$40,410$43,355Grand Cherokee
Horsepower293 hp265 hpGrand Cherokee
Torque257 lb-ft to 260 lb-ft310 lb-ftN/A
MPG combined22 mpg24 mpgGrand Highlander
Cargo, max70.8 cu ft97.5 cu ftGrand Highlander
Cargo, seats up37.7 cu ft20.6 cu ftGrand Cherokee
Rear legroom38.2 in39.5 inGrand Highlander
Front legroom41.3 in41.7 inAbout the same
Length193.5 in201.4 inNot scored
Width77.5 in78.3 inNot scored
Curb weight4,238 lb4,440 lbNot scored
Towing6,200 lb5,000 lbGrand Cherokee
Seats58Grand Highlander
Ground clearance8.4 in8.0 inAbout the same
0-60 mph6.5 s estimate7.3 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 Highlander LE FWD
$42,260		$3,340
Grand Highlander LE FWD
$42,260		Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x2
$41,415		$845

Cost to run

Grand Cherokee costs $2,072 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 Highlander
MSRP + destination$40,410$43,355
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,745$1,600
Fuel or charging, 6 years$10,473$9,600
Total, 6 years$50,883$52,955

Which is better for me?

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

Equal weights: Grand Highlander wins.

Grand Cherokee wins if Price weight is 6 or more.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceGrand Cherokee7%
MPGGrand Highlander8%
PowerGrand Cherokee10%
SpaceGrand Highlander27%
TowingGrand Cherokee19%

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked