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Jeep Wrangler vs Toyota 4Runner

The Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner are both rugged, body-on-frame off-roaders, but they suit different buyers. The short answer: the Wrangler offers open-air freedom and a 4xe plug-in hybrid, while the newly redesigned 4Runner adds a fixed roof, a hybrid, and more towing. Here is how they compare.

Jeep Wrangler vs Toyota 4Runner: specs compared

Specs compared

Specification Jeep Wrangler Toyota 4Runner
Starting MSRP About $36,390 About $41,870
Open air Removable doors and roof Fixed roof
Base engine 2.0L turbo (270 hp) 2.4L turbo (278 hp)
Electrified 4xe plug-in hybrid (375 hp) i-FORCE MAX hybrid (326 hp)
Drivetrain 4×4 standard Rear-drive with available 4WD
Max towing Up to 5,000 lbs Up to 6,000 lbs
Seating Up to 5 Up to 7 (available)

By the numbers

Specification Jeep Wrangler Toyota 4Runner
Starting MSRP About $36,390 About $41,870
Max towing Up to 5,000 lbs Up to 6,000 lbs
Open air Removable doors and roof Fixed roof
Electrified 4xe plug-in hybrid Conventional hybrid

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.

Open air vs everyday comfort

The Wrangler’s removable doors and roof deliver an open-air experience nothing else here matches. The 4Runner has a fixed roof but a quieter, more settled on-road ride and available third-row seating.

Capability and electrification

Both are trail-capable, the Wrangler with its Rubicon hardware and standard 4×4, the 4Runner with available TRD Pro and Trailhunter gear. The Wrangler offers a 4xe plug-in hybrid with electric range; the 4Runner offers a conventional i-FORCE MAX hybrid.

Price and towing

The Wrangler starts lower at about $36,390 versus $41,870, while the 4Runner tows a bit more, up to 6,000 versus 5,000 pounds. At ALM CDJR Perry, a new Wrangler can add ALM VIP Club benefits and our Included Lifetime Warranty on qualifying vehicles.

The bottom line for Perry shoppers

Choose the 4Runner for a quieter ride, available third row, and a bit more towing. Choose the Wrangler for open-air freedom, a lower price, and a plug-in hybrid option. Drive the Wrangler at ALM CDJR Perry.

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Jeep Wrangler vs Toyota 4Runner FAQ

Is the Jeep Wrangler better than the Toyota 4Runner?
It depends. The Wrangler offers open-air removable doors and roof, a 4xe plug-in hybrid, and a lower price. The 4Runner adds a quieter ride, an available third row, and a bit more towing.
Is the Wrangler cheaper than the 4Runner?
Yes. The Wrangler starts around $36,390 versus about $41,870 for the 4Runner.
Which tows more?
The 4Runner, at up to 6,000 pounds versus up to 5,000 for the four-door Wrangler.
Does the Wrangler or 4Runner have a plug-in hybrid?
The Wrangler offers a 4xe plug-in hybrid with electric range. The 4Runner offers a conventional i-FORCE MAX hybrid, which does not plug in.
Which seats more people?
The 4Runner offers available seating for up to seven. The Wrangler seats up to five in four-door form.
Which should I buy?
For open-air fun and price, the Wrangler. For a quieter ride and an available third row, the 4Runner. We can arrange a Wrangler test drive at ALM CDJR Perry.
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