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Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Toyota Grand Highlander

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Toyota Grand Highlander are both three-row midsize SUVs with different priorities. The short answer: the Grand Cherokee L adds real 4×4 capability and more towing, while the Grand Highlander adds an eighth seat and available hybrid efficiency. Here is how they compare.

Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Toyota Grand Highlander: specs compared

Specs compared

Specification Jeep Grand Cherokee L Toyota Grand Highlander
Starting MSRP About $41,990 About $41,000
Seating Up to 7 Up to 8
Base engine 3.6L V6 (293 hp) 2.4L turbo (265 hp)
Bigger engine 2.0L turbo (324 hp) Hybrid MAX (362 hp)
Max towing Up to 6,200 lbs Up to 5,000 lbs
Off-road Available Quadra-Trac 4×4 On-road focused

By the numbers

Specification Jeep Grand Cherokee L Toyota Grand Highlander
Starting MSRP About $41,990 About $41,000
Seating Up to 7 Up to 8
Max towing Up to 6,200 lbs Up to 5,000 lbs
Electrified option No Hybrid and Hybrid MAX

Starting MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and may or may not include destination charges; it excludes taxes, title, and dealer fees. Contact us for current pricing.

Capability and towing

The Grand Cherokee L offers real 4×4 hardware with available Quadra-Trac systems and tows up to 6,200 pounds. The Grand Highlander is on-road focused and tows up to 5,000 pounds, so the Grand Cherokee L leads on both.

Seating and efficiency

The Grand Highlander seats up to eight and offers hybrid and Hybrid MAX powertrains for strong fuel economy or 362 horsepower. The Grand Cherokee L seats up to seven and focuses on capability, with a new turbo option for 2026.

Engines

The Grand Cherokee L offers a 293-horsepower V6 and a new 324-horsepower turbo four. The Grand Highlander ranges from a 265-horsepower turbo to a 362-horsepower Hybrid MAX.

The bottom line for Perry shoppers

Choose the Grand Highlander for an eighth seat and hybrid efficiency. Choose the Grand Cherokee L for real 4×4 capability and more towing. At ALM CDJR Perry, a new Grand Cherokee L can add ALM VIP Club benefits and our Included Lifetime Warranty on qualifying vehicles.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Toyota Grand Highlander FAQ

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee L better than the Toyota Grand Highlander?
It depends. The Grand Cherokee L adds real 4×4 capability and more towing. The Grand Highlander adds an eighth seat and available hybrid efficiency.
Which seats more?
The Grand Highlander, at up to eight versus up to seven for the Grand Cherokee L.
Which tows more?
The Grand Cherokee L, at up to 6,200 pounds versus up to 5,000 for the Grand Highlander.
Does either offer a hybrid?
The Grand Highlander offers hybrid and Hybrid MAX powertrains. The Grand Cherokee L is gas only, with a V6 and an available turbo four.
Which is more capable off-road?
The Grand Cherokee L, with real 4×4 hardware. The Grand Highlander is on-road focused.
Which should I buy?
For seating and hybrid efficiency, the Grand Highlander. For capability and towing, the Grand Cherokee L. We can arrange a Grand Cherokee L test drive at ALM CDJR Perry.
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