Ford Bronco Sport vs Jeep Cherokee
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Jeep Cherokee
Overview
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Jeep CherokeeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Big Bend | Base |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | hybrid |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Jeep CherokeeBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,695 (best) | $35,130 |
| Lowest listing price | $16,699 (best) | $35,475 |
| Median listing price | $35,207 (best) | $37,585 |
| Highest listing price | $43,223 (best) | $43,810 |
| For sale now | 25 (best) | 16 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Jeep CherokeeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG | 37 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 25 MPG | 39 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG | 35 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 16 gal (best) | 13.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Jeep CherokeeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 181 hp (best) | 177 hp |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 1.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I3 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Jeep CherokeeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 65.2 cu ft | 68.3 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 850 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 4,295 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 113 in (best) |
| Length | 172.7 in | 188.1 in (best) |
| Width | 74.3 in | 74.7 in (best) |
| Height | 70.2 in (best) | 67.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Jeep CherokeeBase |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ford Bronco Sport | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bend $31,695 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $35,130 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Heritage $33,490 MSRP | Laredo $38,130 MSRP |
| 3 | Outer Banks $34,985 MSRP | Limited $40,130 MSRP |
| 4 | Badlands $36,760 MSRP | Limited Altitude $40,725 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Trailhawk $42,630 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Overland $43,130 MSRP |
Live inventory
Ford Bronco Sport25 for sale
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Used2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
85,569 mi$19,987Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
Used2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
85,569 mi$19,987Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
Used2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
105,789 mi$16,699Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Vinita
Vinita, OK
Used2025 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
35,521 mi$25,995Jay Hatfield Chevrolet
Columbus, KS
- New
2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Heritage
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat•Navy Pier5 mi$36,516MSRP $38,680Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Badlands
Shadow Black•Gray5 mi$43,223MSRP $46,280Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
Jeep Cherokee16 for sale
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New2026 Jeep Cherokee
CHEROKEE LIMITED 4X4
41 Exterior Paint•Global Black Interior ColorN/A$43,810Jay Hatfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Frontenac, KS
New2026 Jeep Cherokee
CHEROKEE LIMITED 4X4
Sting-Gray Clear-Coat Exterior Paint•Global Black Interior ColorN/A$43,810Jay Hatfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Frontenac, KS
New2026 Jeep Cherokee
85th Anniversary 4x4
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat Exterior Paint•Global Black Interior Color1 mi$40,875MSRP $46,605Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC
New2026 Jeep Cherokee
85th Anniversary 4x4
Silver Zynith Clear-Coat Exterior Paint•Global Black Interior Color1 mi$38,675MSRP $44,215Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC
New2026 Jeep Cherokee
Laredo 4x4
41 Exterior Paint•Black / Arctic Interior Colors1 mi$36,575MSRP $41,905Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC
New2026 Jeep Cherokee
85th Anniversary 4x4
Bright White Clear-Coat Exterior Paint•Global Black Interior Color1 mi$38,195MSRP $43,620Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Greenville, SC
Ford Bronco Sport vs Jeep Cherokee FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2027 Jeep Cherokee?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2027 Jeep Cherokee on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2027 Jeep Cherokee?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ford Bronco Sport starts lower at $31,695. Live Ford Bronco Sport listings start at $16,699. Live Jeep Cherokee listings start at $35,475.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2027 Jeep Cherokee?
- The 2027 Ford Bronco Sport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (31,695).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2027 Jeep Cherokee?
- The 2027 Jeep Cherokee leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (37).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2027 Jeep Cherokee?
- The 2027 Ford Bronco Sport leads on horsepower in this comparison (250).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2027 Jeep Cherokee?
- The 2027 Jeep Cherokee leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).