Acura RDX vs Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Acura RDX

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2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

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Overview

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Jeep Grand Cherokee LLaredo 4x2
Selected trim	RDX	Laredo 4x2
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2027

Pricing & market

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Jeep Grand Cherokee LLaredo 4x2
MSRP	$45,100	$41,520 (best)
Lowest listing price	—	$36,080 (best)
Median listing price	—	$46,293 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$60,690 (best)
For sale now	0	30 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Jeep Grand Cherokee LLaredo 4x2
Combined MPG	23 MPG (best)	21 MPG
City MPG	21 MPG (best)	19 MPG
Highway MPG	27 MPG (best)	26 MPG
Fuel tank	17.1 gal	23 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Jeep Grand Cherokee LLaredo 4x2
Horsepower	272 hp	293 hp (best)
Torque	280 lb-ft (best)	257 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	3.6 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Jeep Grand Cherokee LLaredo 4x2
Seating	5 seats	7 seats (best)
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	58.9 cu ft (best)	—
Towing capacity	1,500 lbs	3,500 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,014 lbs (best)	4,524 lbs
Ground clearance	—	9 in (best)
Wheelbase	108.3 in	122 in (best)
Length	187.4 in	205 in (best)
Width	74.8 in	78 in (best)
Height	65.7 in	72 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Jeep Grand Cherokee LLaredo 4x2
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Acura RDX	Jeep Grand Cherokee L
1	RDX $45,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Laredo 4x2 $41,520 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Technology Package $47,700 MSRP	Laredo Altitude $41,520 MSRP
3	A-Spec Package $50,700 MSRP	Laredo Altitude $43,520 MSRP
4	Advance Package $52,850 MSRP	Laredo X $41,520 MSRP
5	A-Spec Advance Package $54,850 MSRP	Laredo X $43,520 MSRP
6	—	Laredo $43,520 MSRP
7	—	Limited $46,960 MSRP
8	—	Limited 4x4 $48,960 MSRP
9	—	Limited Reserve $48,960 MSRP
10	—	Summit $62,900 MSRP