2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Cherokee vs. Grand Cherokee: Trims & Price

The new Jeep Cherokee for sale starts at $24,195 MSRP MSRP and is available in seven trims: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Altitude, Limited, Trailhawk®, Trailhawk® Elite (4WD only), and Overland.

The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee starts at $31,695 MSRP, offering options for 12 different trim levels: Laredo, Laredo E, Upland, Altitude, Limited, Limited X, Trailhawk®, Overland, High Altitude, Summit, SRT®, and Trackhawk®.

Front-wheel drive comes standard for both the new Grand Cherokee and Cherokee. Need better traction on icy Amery roads? The four-wheel Jeep Active Drive I drive system is also available. 

Cherokee vs. Grand Cherokee: Interior Space & Features

The Jeep Cherokee interior and Jeep Grand Cherokee interior both offer similar features, including standard Uconnect® integration with a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 6-speaker sound system, and a 60/40-split-folding rear seat. The Grand Cherokee is more spacious, offering 68.3 cubic feet compared to 54.9 cubic feet in Cherokee.

Cherokee vs. Grand Cherokee: Performance & Towing 

• Jeep Cherokee: The 2019 Jeep Cherokee provides a brand-new optional 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine, rated at 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Other engine options include a standard 180-hp 2.4L 4-cylinder and a 271-hp 3.2L V6. All engines are paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. Towing ranges from 2,000 to 4,500 pounds. 
• Jeep Grand Cherokee: The Jeep Grand Cherokee is powered by a base 295-hp 3.6L V6 engine. Optional engines include a 240-hp 3.0L turbo-diesel V6, a 360-hp 5.7L V8, a 475-hp 6.4L V8, and a 707-hp 6.2L V8. An 8-speed automatic is standard. The Grand Cherokee maximum towing capacity is 7,200 pounds.