2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2025 Lexus GX 550 Review

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2025 Jeep
Grand Cherokee

MSRP*: $37,035 to $58,560
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2025 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $63,935 to $80,400
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MPG - City 19 MPG 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 70.8 ft3 76.9 - 90.5 ft3
Engine
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 293 hp 349 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 lbs 7,601 - 9,096 lbs
Exterior Length 193.5 in 197.1 in
Exterior Width 77.5 in 78.0 - 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus GX 550 than in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Lexus GX 550.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Lexus GX 550.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better financial choice over the Lexus GX 550, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a little narrower than the Lexus GX 550, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lexus GX 550.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Jeep Grand Cherokee for pulling heavy loads. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a little less horsepower than the Lexus GX 550.

Powertrain
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has much lower torque than the Lexus GX 550, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Lexus GX 550. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has significantly less cargo capacity than the Lexus GX 550.