Jeep Cherokee vs Nissan Rogue: Which Used Buy Wins?

As used buys (October 2026), the Jeep Cherokee typically lists for $36,429 against $21,988 for the Nissan Rogue (same model years — 2022–2026 — national medians from live listings). The Nissan Rogue takes fuel economy (29 MPG combined vs 22 MPG); the Nissan Rogue leads on NCAP safety (4.3★ vs 4.0★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the OVERLAND at $41,459 vs the S at $19,805; 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 Jeep Cherokee OVERLAND ($41,459) faces the Nissan Rogue S ($19,805); the most common trims on the market are the OVERLAND (100.0% of Jeep Cherokee listings) and the SV (66.8% of Nissan Rogue 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.

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: Jeep Cherokee prices · Nissan Rogue prices.

Used price by model year

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 — Jeep Cherokee or Nissan Rogue?

Comparing the same model years (2022–2026), the Nissan Rogue is cheaper: it typically lists for $21,988 versus $36,429 for the Jeep Cherokee (national medians, October 2026).

Which gets better fuel economy — Jeep Cherokee or Nissan Rogue?

The Nissan Rogue: its typical rated version returns 29 MPG combined versus 22 MPG for the Jeep Cherokee (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).

Which is safer — Jeep Cherokee or Nissan Rogue?

By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Nissan Rogue averages 4.3 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 — Jeep Cherokee or Nissan Rogue?

NHTSA lists an average of 6.8 recalls per model year for the Jeep Cherokee and 4.4 for the Nissan Rogue — an edge for the Nissan Rogue. 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 Jeep Cherokee OVERLAND typically lists for $41,459 vs $19,805 for a Nissan Rogue S; the most common trims on the market are the OVERLAND ($41,459, 100.0% of Jeep Cherokee listings) and the SV ($21,575, 66.8% of Nissan Rogue 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.

Dig deeper

Jeep Cherokee — live listings & specs Nissan Rogue — live listings & specs Jeep Cherokee prices by year Nissan Rogue prices by year Jeep Cherokee MPG by year Nissan Rogue MPG by year

See also: All model comparisons · Best used cars by budget · Used car prices by model.