Chevrolet Equinox vs Jeep Cherokee: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (August 2026), the Chevrolet Equinox typically lists for $21,552 against $23,311 for the Jeep Cherokee (same model years — 2022–2026 — national medians from live listings). the Chevrolet Equinox leads on NCAP safety (4.5★ vs 4.0★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the LS at $21,588 vs the OVERLAND at $42,555; 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 Equinox LS ($21,588) faces the Jeep Cherokee OVERLAND ($42,555); the most common trims on the market are the LT (1LT) (28.4% of Chevrolet Equinox listings) and the OVERLAND (100.0% of Jeep Cherokee listings). 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 Equinox | Jeep Cherokee | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| LT (2FL) | $19,995 | 2.8% | OVERLANDMost popularCheapestPriciest | $42,555 | 100.0% |
| LSCheapest | $21,588 | 5.4% | — | ||
| LT (1LT)Most popular | $22,661 | 28.4% | — | ||
| PREMIER (1LZ) | $25,224 | 2.9% | — | ||
| 1LT | $26,839 | 27.2% | — | ||
| 2LT | $29,897 | 8.8% | — | ||
| RS | $31,120 | 10.7% | — | ||
| ACTIVEPriciest | $32,978 | 3.1% | — | ||
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 Equinox prices · Jeep Cherokee prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Chevrolet Equinox typical | Jeep Cherokee typical | Difference | Chevrolet Equinox MPG | Jeep Cherokee MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,605 | $39,034 | Jeep Cherokee +$8,429 | 26–27 MPG | 37 MPG |
| 2023 | $21,552 | $23,311 | Jeep Cherokee +$1,759 | 26–28 MPG | 22–24 MPG |
| 2022 | $19,047 | $23,160 | Jeep Cherokee +$4,113 | 27–28 MPG | 21–26 MPG |
| 2021 | $16,995 | $19,594 | Jeep Cherokee +$2,599 | 27–28 MPG | 21–26 MPG |
| 2020 | $15,995 | $17,337 | Jeep Cherokee +$1,342 | 24–28 MPG | 21–26 MPG |
| 2019 | $14,672 | $15,363 | Jeep Cherokee +$691 | 24–32 MPG | 21–26 MPG |
| 2018 | $12,900 | $12,999 | Jeep Cherokee +$99 | 24–32 MPG | 21–25 MPG |
| 2017 | $9,996 | $11,995 | Jeep Cherokee +$1,999 | 18–25 MPG | 21–25 MPG |
| 2016 | $9,397 | $10,772 | Jeep Cherokee +$1,375 | 18–26 MPG | 22–25 MPG |
| 2015 | $8,398 | $9,799 | Jeep Cherokee +$1,401 | 19–26 MPG | 21–25 MPG |
| 2014 | $7,757 | $8,988 | Jeep Cherokee +$1,231 | 19–26 MPG | 20–25 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (August 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Chevrolet Equinox or Jeep Cherokee?
Comparing the same model years (2022–2026), the Chevrolet Equinox is cheaper: it typically lists for $21,552 versus $23,311 for the Jeep Cherokee (national medians, August 2026).
Which is safer — Chevrolet Equinox or Jeep Cherokee?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Chevrolet Equinox averages 4.5 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.0 for the Jeep Cherokee. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Chevrolet Equinox or Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA lists an average of 2.2 recalls per model year for the Chevrolet Equinox and 6.5 for the Jeep Cherokee — an edge for the Chevrolet Equinox. 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 Equinox LS typically lists for $21,588 vs $42,555 for a Jeep Cherokee OVERLAND; the most common trims on the market are the LT (1LT) ($22,661, 28.4% of Chevrolet Equinox listings) and the OVERLAND ($42,555, 100.0% of Jeep Cherokee listings). 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 Equinox — live listings & specs Jeep Cherokee — live listings & specs Chevrolet Equinox prices by year Jeep Cherokee prices by year Chevrolet Equinox MPG by year Jeep Cherokee MPG by year
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