Hyundai Tucson vs Jeep Grand Cherokee: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (September 2026), the Hyundai Tucson typically lists for $24,487 against $35,599 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). The Hyundai Tucson takes fuel economy (24 MPG combined vs 17 MPG). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the SEL at $22,986 vs the LIMITED 4XE at $23,115; 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 Hyundai Tucson SEL ($22,986) faces the Jeep Grand Cherokee LIMITED 4XE ($23,115); the most common trims on the market are the SEL (58.8% of Hyundai Tucson listings) and the LIMITED (45.3% of Jeep Grand Cherokee listings); at the top of the market, the SEL CONVENIENCE ($30,175) faces the SUMMIT ($46,165). 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.
| Hyundai Tucson | Jeep Grand Cherokee | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| SELMost popularCheapest | $22,986 | 58.8% | LIMITED 4XECheapest | $23,115 | 22.3% |
| SE | $26,335 | 10.9% | 4XE | $25,998 | 7.2% |
| BLUE | $26,696 | 1.7% | TRAILHAWK 4XE | $28,825 | 1.9% |
| N LINE | $28,533 | 0.6% | LAREDO | $28,948 | 10.0% |
| XRT | $29,078 | 2.1% | OVERLAND 4XE | $29,004 | 2.1% |
| LIMITED | $29,130 | 16.0% | LIMITEDMost popular | $32,898 | 45.3% |
| SEL CONVENIENCEPriciest | $30,175 | 8.7% | OVERLAND | $35,998 | 4.8% |
| BLUE SE | $33,989 | 0.9% | SUMMITPriciest | $46,165 | 5.6% |
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: Hyundai Tucson prices · Jeep Grand Cherokee prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Hyundai Tucson typical | Jeep Grand Cherokee typical | Difference | Hyundai Tucson MPG | Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,322 | $43,373 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$13,051 | 26–35 MPG | 22–23 MPG |
| 2025 | $24,487 | $35,599 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$11,112 | 26–35 MPG | 22 MPG |
| 2024 | $24,089 | $26,239 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$2,150 | 25–35 MPG | 22 MPG |
| 2023 | $23,648 | $28,914 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$5,266 | 25–35 MPG | 17–22 MPG |
| 2022 | $20,869 | $26,294 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$5,425 | 26–35 MPG | 17–22 MPG |
| 2021 | $17,597 | $22,693 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$5,096 | 23–25 MPG | 13–21 MPG |
| 2020 | $16,007 | $20,150 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$4,143 | 23–25 MPG | 13–21 MPG |
| 2019 | $14,352 | $17,997 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$3,645 | 23–26 MPG | 13–24 MPG |
| 2018 | $12,999 | $16,285 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$3,286 | 22–27 MPG | 13–25 MPG |
| 2017 | $12,950 | $14,495 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$1,545 | 23–50 MPG | 15–21 MPG |
| 2016 | $11,499 | $12,999 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$1,500 | 23–50 MPG | 15–25 MPG |
| 2015 | $9,495 | $11,879 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$2,384 | 22–50 MPG | 15–25 MPG |
| 2014 | $8,995 | $10,680 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$1,685 | 22–25 MPG | 15–25 MPG |
| 2013 | $7,999 | $9,200 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$1,201 | 21–25 MPG | 14–19 MPG |
| 2012 | $7,937 | $8,495 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$558 | 21–25 MPG | 14–19 MPG |
| 2011 | $6,995 | $7,995 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$1,000 | 22–25 MPG | 15–18 MPG |
| 2010 | $5,997 | $6,995 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$998 | 24–26 MPG | 13–18 MPG |
| 2009 | $6,799 | $5,997 | Hyundai Tucson +$802 | 20–22 MPG | 12–18 MPG |
| 2008 | $4,995 | $5,800 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$805 | 19–22 MPG | 12–20 MPG |
| 2007 | $4,900 | $5,622 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$722 | 19–22 MPG | 12–20 MPG |
| 2006 | $4,496 | $5,575 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$1,079 | 19–22 MPG | 12–17 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (September 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Hyundai Tucson or Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Hyundai Tucson is cheaper: it typically lists for $24,487 versus $35,599 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee (national medians, September 2026).
Which gets better fuel economy — Hyundai Tucson or Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Hyundai Tucson: its typical rated version returns 24 MPG combined versus 17 MPG for the Jeep Grand Cherokee (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).
Which is more reliable — Hyundai Tucson or Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA lists an average of 3.0 recalls per model year for the Hyundai Tucson and 8.9 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee — an edge for the Hyundai Tucson. 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 Hyundai Tucson SEL typically lists for $22,986 vs $23,115 for a Jeep Grand Cherokee LIMITED 4XE; the most common trims on the market are the SEL ($22,986, 58.8% of Hyundai Tucson listings) and the LIMITED ($32,898, 45.3% of Jeep Grand Cherokee listings); at the top of the market, the SEL CONVENIENCE ($30,175) faces the SUMMIT ($46,165). 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.
https://vehisales.com/research/compare/hyundai/tucson/vs/jeep/grand-cherokee.
Dig deeper
Hyundai Tucson — live listings & specs Jeep Grand Cherokee — live listings & specs Hyundai Tucson prices by year Jeep Grand Cherokee prices by year Hyundai Tucson MPG by year Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG by year
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