Jeep Grand Cherokee Costs

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Costs of Ownership

The average cost of owning a Jeep Grand Cherokee for 5 years is $70,241. This total will vary per vehicle, driver and location. These ownership expenses include:

The interactive chart below illustrates the relative proportion of each of the major costs of ownership. Click on any of the expenses boxes to see more detail.


Jeep Grand Cherokee CarEdge Value Rating

D+

This grade is our unbiased, trusted and candid financial assessment of whether the Jeep Grand Cherokee is likely to be a good or bad automobile investment. Learn more about our Value Ratings and methodolgy.


Jeep Grand Cherokee Depreciation

A Jeep Grand Cherokee will depreciate in value by $28,727 after 5 years. Depreciation is difficult to avoid, but it can be managed. Depreciation is the difference between the original sales price, and what the vehicle will be worth in the future. We use 5 years as an example in our analysis.

When new, a typically-equipped Jeep Grand Cherokee sells for $54,927 on average. After 5 years of depreciation, the average residual value will be $26,200. This represents the vehicle's retail market price. Trade-in and private sale prices will likely be lower. Use our Jeep Grand Cherokee Depreciation Calculator to see how model year and mileage will affect your resale value.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Depreciation Calculator

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Insurance

The average annual cost for auto insurance for a Jeep Grand Cherokee is $2,285, which adds up to $11,425 after 5 years of ownership. These insurance costs are estimates based on national averages for a 40 year old, with full coverage, a good driving record, and good credit. They also assume a single-car policy, and won't reflect any multi-car discounts. See our Jeep Grand Cherokee Insurance Tool to view rates by state, for different driver ages, credit ratings and driving history.

Jeep Grand Cherokee insurance rates will vary significantly between providers for the same coverage. If you've been with your current insurance company for more than a few years, you should get new quotes to make sure you're not overpaying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes to lower your insurance costs. Advertising Disclosure


Jeep Grand Cherokee Maintenance

Maintenance and repair costs for a Jeep Grand Cherokee will amount to $3,415 after 5 years. Expenses include scheduled maintenance, normal wear and tear items and expected repairs. These estimates exclude any free warranty work performed.

The region you live, and the way you care for and drive your vehicle can have a big impact on these costs. So, your results may vary significantly from our estimates. Our Jeep Grand Cherokee Maintenance Cost Estimator shows how much you are likely to spend, and the probabilities of a major repair over 10 years.


Jeep Grand Cherokee Financing Costs

The average cost to finance a new Jeep Grand Cherokee would be $9,652 after 5 years. This assumes a 72-month loan with an APR of 6.99% and a 20% down payment. Financing costs are a vehicle cost that you can control. Your interest expense can be greatly reduced by changing your loan term, improving your credit score, or increasing your down payment.

Our Jeep Grand Cherokee Loan Calculator allows you to build a loan that's best suited for you. This handy utility will also help to keep you from becoming upside down, where you end up owing more than the vehicle is worth. You can estimate monthly payments and download the full amortization schedule as well. We've highlighted some typical loan scenarios in the table below. See what a difference a larger down payment will make in lowering your financing costs and your monthly payments.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Loans

Condition Term Down Payment
New 72 Month 0% Down 20% Down
New 60 Month 0% Down 20% Down
Used 48 Month 0% Down 20% Down
Used 36 Month 0% Down 20% Down

Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel Economy

A Jeep Grand Cherokee gets an average of 17 MPG, which will cost a total of $17,023 for fuel after 5 years, or about $3,405 annually. These estimates are based on recently collected national average fuel prices, assuming 12,000 miles driven per year - 55% city and 45% highway. These figures also reflect current EPA estimates. Fuel costs will vary based on your driving style, fuel prices in your area, and the engine that will be in your vehicle. We used the Jeep Grand Cherokee models and engines below for our estimates:

Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG

Model Powertrain MPG (combined) City Hwy
Grand Cherokee 4X2 6cyl, 3.6L, Auto(A8) 21 19 26
Grand Cherokee 4X4 8cyl, 5.7L, Auto(A8) 17 14 22
Grand Cherokee 4X4 6cyl, 3.6L, Auto(A8) 21 18 25
Grand Cherokee SRT 4x4 8cyl, 6.4L, Auto(A8) 15 13 19
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4x4 8cyl, 6.2L, Auto(A8) 13 11 17

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