Hyundai Tucson vs Jeep Grand Cherokee: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (July 2026), the Hyundai Tucson typically lists for $26,036 against $29,666 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). The Hyundai Tucson takes fuel economy (25 MPG combined vs 17 MPG). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the SEL at $23,581 vs the LIMITED 4XE at $26,164; 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 ($23,581) faces the Jeep Grand Cherokee LIMITED 4XE ($26,164); the most common trims on the market are the SEL (58.2% of Hyundai Tucson listings) and the LIMITED (49.0% of Jeep Grand Cherokee listings); at the top of the market, the SEL CONVENIENCE ($31,203) faces the SUMMIT ($48,380). 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 | $23,581 | 58.2% | LIMITED 4XECheapest | $26,164 | 16.5% |
| BLUE | $25,998 | 1.3% | 4XE | $27,023 | 7.2% |
| SE | $26,854 | 11.2% | LAREDO | $29,701 | 13.5% |
| LIMITED | $28,890 | 17.7% | TRAILHAWK 4XE | $30,417 | 1.7% |
| XRT | $29,972 | 2.0% | OVERLAND 4XE | $31,525 | 2.1% |
| SEL CONVENIENCEPriciest | $31,203 | 8.8% | LIMITEDMost popular | $33,199 | 49.0% |
| BLUE SE | $34,290 | 0.8% | OVERLAND | $36,999 | 5.5% |
| — | SUMMITPriciest | $48,380 | 4.5% | ||
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 | $29,478 | $43,845 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$14,367 | 26–35 MPG | 22–23 MPG |
| 2025 | $26,036 | $36,355 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$10,319 | 26–35 MPG | 22 MPG |
| 2024 | $23,995 | $29,666 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$5,671 | 25–35 MPG | 22 MPG |
| 2023 | $24,091 | $29,999 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$5,908 | 25–35 MPG | 17–22 MPG |
| 2022 | $21,782 | $27,384 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$5,602 | 26–35 MPG | 17–22 MPG |
| 2021 | $18,241 | $23,271 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$5,030 | 23–25 MPG | 13–21 MPG |
| 2020 | $16,691 | $20,998 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$4,307 | 23–25 MPG | 13–21 MPG |
| 2019 | $14,995 | $18,963 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$3,968 | 23–26 MPG | 13–24 MPG |
| 2018 | $13,500 | $16,988 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$3,488 | 22–27 MPG | 13–25 MPG |
| 2017 | $13,240 | $14,995 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$1,755 | 23–50 MPG | 15–21 MPG |
| 2016 | $12,376 | $13,673 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$1,297 | 23–50 MPG | 15–25 MPG |
| 2015 | $9,653 | $11,999 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$2,346 | 22–50 MPG | 15–25 MPG |
| 2014 | $9,900 | $10,744 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$844 | 22–25 MPG | 15–25 MPG |
| 2013 | $8,000 | $8,993 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$993 | 21–25 MPG | 14–19 MPG |
| 2012 | $6,999 | $8,700 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$1,701 | 21–25 MPG | 14–19 MPG |
| 2011 | $7,890 | $7,950 | Jeep Grand Cherokee +$60 | 22–25 MPG | 15–18 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (July 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 $26,036 versus $29,666 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee (national medians, July 2026).
Which gets better fuel economy — Hyundai Tucson or Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Hyundai Tucson: its typical rated version returns 25 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 2.9 recalls per model year for the Hyundai Tucson and 8.7 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 $23,581 vs $26,164 for a Jeep Grand Cherokee LIMITED 4XE; the most common trims on the market are the SEL ($23,581, 58.2% of Hyundai Tucson listings) and the LIMITED ($33,199, 49.0% of Jeep Grand Cherokee listings); at the top of the market, the SEL CONVENIENCE ($31,203) faces the SUMMIT ($48,380). 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
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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