Chevrolet Blazer vs Jeep Grand Cherokee: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (October 2026), the Chevrolet Blazer typically lists for $27,128 against $35,179 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). The Chevrolet Blazer takes fuel economy (22 MPG combined vs 17 MPG); the Chevrolet Blazer leads on NCAP safety (5.0★ vs 4.7★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the 2LT at $25,990 vs the LIMITED 4XE at $23,007; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)
A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the Chevrolet Blazer 2LT ($25,990) faces the Jeep Grand Cherokee LIMITED 4XE ($23,007); the most common trims on the market are the 2LT (61.8% of Chevrolet Blazer listings) and the LIMITED (46.2% of Jeep Grand Cherokee listings); at the top of the market, the LT ($41,999) faces the SUMMIT ($45,693). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.
| Chevrolet Blazer | Jeep Grand Cherokee | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| 2LTMost popularCheapest | $25,990 | 61.8% | LIMITED 4XECheapest | $23,007 | 21.0% |
| 3LT | $28,736 | 6.5% | 4XE | $25,902 | 7.9% |
| PREMIER | $30,989 | 2.0% | LAREDO | $28,580 | 9.5% |
| RS | $32,019 | 21.0% | TRAILHAWK 4XE | $28,958 | 2.2% |
| LTPriciest | $41,999 | 7.8% | OVERLAND 4XE | $28,995 | 2.4% |
| SS | $51,867 | 0.8% | LIMITEDMost popular | $32,593 | 46.2% |
| — | OVERLAND | $35,667 | 5.1% | ||
| — | SUMMITPriciest | $45,693 | 5.7% | ||
Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: Chevrolet Blazer prices · Jeep Grand Cherokee prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Chevrolet Blazer typical | Jeep Grand Cherokee typical | Difference | Chevrolet Blazer MPG | Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,314 | $42,104 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$13,790 | 21–25 MPG | 22–23 MPG |
| 2025 | $26,411 | $35,179 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$8,768 | 21–25 MPG | 22 MPG |
| 2024 | $27,128 | $25,992 | Chevrolet Blazer +$1,136 | 21–25 MPG | 22 MPG |
| 2023 | $26,152 | $28,620 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$2,468 | 21–25 MPG | 17–22 MPG |
| 2022 | $23,500 | $25,869 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$2,369 | 21–25 MPG | 17–22 MPG |
| 2021 | $20,333 | $22,151 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$1,818 | 21–25 MPG | 13–21 MPG |
| 2020 | $19,486 | $19,995 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$509 | 21–24 MPG | 13–21 MPG |
| 2019 | $18,688 | $17,906 | Chevrolet Blazer +$782 | 21–24 MPG | 13–24 MPG |
| 2000 | $6,618 | $5,500 | Chevrolet Blazer +$1,118 | 15–18 MPG | 15–17 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (October 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Chevrolet Blazer or Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Chevrolet Blazer is cheaper: it typically lists for $27,128 versus $35,179 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee (national medians, October 2026).
Which gets better fuel economy — Chevrolet Blazer or Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Chevrolet Blazer: its typical rated version returns 22 MPG combined versus 17 MPG for the Jeep Grand Cherokee (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).
Which is safer — Chevrolet Blazer or Jeep Grand Cherokee?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Chevrolet Blazer averages 5.0 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.7 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Chevrolet Blazer or Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA lists an average of 1.7 recalls per model year for the Chevrolet Blazer and 8.3 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee — an edge for the Chevrolet Blazer. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
Which trims should I actually compare?
Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a Chevrolet Blazer 2LT typically lists for $25,990 vs $23,007 for a Jeep Grand Cherokee LIMITED 4XE; the most common trims on the market are the 2LT ($25,990, 61.8% of Chevrolet Blazer listings) and the LIMITED ($32,593, 46.2% of Jeep Grand Cherokee listings); at the top of the market, the LT ($41,999) faces the SUMMIT ($45,693). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.
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Dig deeper
Chevrolet Blazer — live listings & specs Jeep Grand Cherokee — live listings & specs Chevrolet Blazer prices by year Jeep Grand Cherokee prices by year Chevrolet Blazer MPG by year Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG by year
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