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GMC Yukon XL vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

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

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2026 GMC Yukon XL

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2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Overview

SpecGMC Yukon XLElevationJeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
Selected trimElevationLaredo
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed shiftable automatic8-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecGMC Yukon XLElevationJeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
MSRP$72,200$39,520 (best)
Lowest listing price—$18,962 (best)
Median listing price—$43,550 (best)
Highest listing price—$46,105 (best)
For sale now017 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC Yukon XLElevationJeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
Combined MPG17 MPG22 MPG (best)
City MPG15 MPG19 MPG (best)
Highway MPG20 MPG26 MPG (best)
Fuel tank28 gal (best)23 gal

Performance

SpecGMC Yukon XLElevationJeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
Horsepower355 hp (best)293 hp
Torque383 lb-ft (best)257 lb-ft
Engine size5.3 L (best)3.6 L
CylindersV8V6

Size & capability

SpecGMC Yukon XLElevationJeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
Seating8 seats (best)5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume144.5 cu ft (best)—
Towing capacity8,200 lbs (best)3,500 lbs
Payload1,430 lbs (best)—
Curb weight5,722 lbs4,238 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.7 in8 in (best)
Wheelbase134 in (best)117 in
Length225.2 in (best)194 in
Width81 in (best)78 in
Height76.5 in (best)71 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC Yukon XLElevationJeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)3None reported (best)

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 Yukon XLJeep Grand Cherokee
1

Elevation

$72,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Laredo

$39,520 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Elevation

$75,200 MSRP

Laredo

$41,520 MSRP

3

AT4

$79,000 MSRP

Laredo Altitude

$39,520 MSRP

4

Denali

$83,000 MSRP

Laredo Altitude

$41,520 MSRP

5

Denali

$86,000 MSRP

Laredo X

$39,520 MSRP

6

AT4 Ultimate

$100,300 MSRP

Laredo X

$41,520 MSRP

7

Denali Ultimate

$106,300 MSRP

Limited

$44,960 MSRP

8—

Limited

$46,960 MSRP

9—

Limited Reserve

$46,960 MSRP

10—

Summit 4x4

$60,900 MSRP

Live inventory

Jeep Grand Cherokee17 for sale

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