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GMC Terrain vs Jeep Cherokee

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

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2027 GMC Terrain

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2026 Jeep Cherokee

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Overview

SpecGMC TerrainElevationJeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Selected trimElevation4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegashybrid
Model year20272026

Pricing & market

SpecGMC TerrainElevationJeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
MSRP$30,400 (best)$35,000
Lowest listing price$8,900$6,997 (best)
Median listing price$29,494 (best)$34,998
Highest listing price$47,384 (best)$48,100
For sale now164198 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC TerrainElevationJeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Combined MPG—37 MPG (best)
City MPG—39 MPG (best)
Highway MPG—35 MPG (best)
Fuel tank14.8 gal (best)13.7 gal

Performance

SpecGMC TerrainElevationJeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Horsepower175 hp177 hp (best)
Torque184 lb-ft221 lb-ft (best)
Engine size1.5 L1.6 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecGMC TerrainElevationJeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume63.5 cu ft68.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,500 lbs3,500 lbs (best)
Payload1,404 lbs (best)850 lbs
Curb weight3,446 lbs (best)4,295 lbs
Ground clearance5.8 in8 in (best)
Wheelbase107.5 in113 in (best)
Length181 in188.1 in (best)
Width74.5 in74.7 in (best)
Height65.8 in67.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC TerrainElevationJeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)2

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.

TrimGMC TerrainJeep Cherokee
1

Elevation

$30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)

4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)

$35,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Elevation

$32,400 MSRP

Laredo

$38,000 MSRP

3

AT4

$39,100 MSRP

Limited

$40,000 MSRP

4

Denali

$42,200 MSRP

Limited Altitude

$40,595 MSRP

5—

85th Anniversary Edition

$40,905 MSRP

6—

Overland

$43,000 MSRP

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GMC Terrain vs Jeep Cherokee FAQ

Which is better: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Jeep Cherokee?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 GMC Terrain vs 2026 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 GMC Terrain or 2026 Jeep Cherokee?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 GMC Terrain starts lower at $30,400. Live GMC Terrain listings start at $8,900. Live Jeep Cherokee listings start at $6,997.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Jeep Cherokee?
The 2027 GMC Terrain leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (30,400).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Jeep Cherokee?
The 2026 Jeep Cherokee leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (37).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Jeep Cherokee?
The 2026 Jeep Cherokee leads on horsepower in this comparison (177).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Jeep Cherokee?
The 2026 Jeep Cherokee leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).