2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe vs 2026 Acura MDX

$60,490 · Crossover

$51,800 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The most striking divergence between the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and the 2026 Acura MDX is the staggering $8,690 MSRP difference, with the Jeep starting at $60,490 compared to the Acura's $51,800. Performance metrics also show a clear divide; the Jeep produces an authoritative 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, substantially overshadowing the MDX's 290 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque. In efficiency, the 4xe offers 26 miles of dedicated electric range, a feature the MDX lacks, though the Jeep achieves a combined 23 MPG versus the MDX's 22 combined MPG (requiring premium fuel). Furthermore, utility favors the Jeep, which offers 37.7 cu ft of cargo space against the MDX's 18.1 cu ft, despite the Jeep being slightly shorter in length at 193.5 inches compared to the MDX's 198.4 inches. This comparison highlights a tradeoff between immediate power/utility and lower initial cost/fuel requirements.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe provides 26 miles of all-electric range, enabling zero-emission commuting for many daily drivers.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

The 4xe delivers significantly more utility with 37.7 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the MDX's 18.1 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

The Jeep produces 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, significantly outpacing the Acura's 290 hp and 267 lb-ft.

💰 Best Value

2026 Acura MDX

The Acura MDX offers a lower barrier to entry with an MSRP that is $8,690 less than the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe.

Choose the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe if...

You require the higher output provided by 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque.
Maximum cargo hauling is essential, leveraging the 37.7 cu ft capacity.
You plan to utilize the 26 miles of all-electric driving range for local trips.

Choose the Acura MDX if...

Your primary concern is upfront cost, as the MSRP is $51,800.
You prefer the slightly more efficient highway rating of 26 MPG (City 19 MPG) using regular unleaded fuel.
You prefer a longer vehicle length (198.4 inches) combined with the traction benefit of Front Wheel Drive.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe	Acura MDX
Length	193.5"	198.4"
Width	77.5"	78.7"
Height	70.8"	67.9"
Wheelbase	116.7"	113.8"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Jeep	Acura
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake Drying	✓	—
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Fog Lights	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	—	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	—	✓
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Jeep	Acura
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	3.5 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	V6
Base Engine Type	plug-in hybrid	gas
Horsepower	375 hp @ 5250 rpm	290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque	470 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Number of Valves	16	24
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	—	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Jeep	Acura
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	four wheel drive	front wheel drive
4WD System Type	Full Time	—
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Hi-Lo	—
Locking Hubs	Automatic	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	—

Fuel

Feature	Jeep	Acura
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	23/24 MPG	19/26 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	23 MPG	22 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	437.0/456.0 mi.	351.5/481.0 mi.
EPA Efficiency (City/Highway MPGe)	57/56 MPGe	—
EPA Efficiency (Combined MPGe)	56 MPGe	—
EPA Electric Driving Range	26 mi.	—
EPA Energy Consumption (kWh/100 mi)	58	—
Charging Time (240V)	3.4 hr.	—
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.0 gal.	18.5 gal.
DC Fast Charging Port Type	SAE J1772	—

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Jeep	Acura
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	—
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leatherette Steering Wheel	✓	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	—
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	—
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	—	✓
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry	—	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	—	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Jeep	Acura
Infotainment Display	10.1 in	12.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Stereo Power	506W	—
Speaker System	9	11
Subwoofer Count	1	—
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	—
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Jeep	Acura
One-Touch Power Windows	2	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	1st Row Power Glass Extended
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Jeep	Acura
Front Head Room	39.9 in.	38.5 in.
Front Leg Room	41.3 in.	41.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room	59.2 in.	61.9 in.
Front Hip Room	57.4 in.	59.3 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	✓
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level

Rearseats

Feature	Jeep	Acura
Rear Head Room	39.4 in.	38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room	38.2 in.	38.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	58.0 in.	60.3 in.
Rear Hip Room	56.3 in.	57.8 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	—
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Folding Center Armrest	—	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Jeep	Acura
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Size	18 x 8.0 in	19 x 8.5 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	265/60R18	255/55R19
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Non-Matching	—
Wheel Material	—	Alloy

Suspension

Feature	Jeep	Acura
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	—	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	—	✓

Warranty

Feature	Jeep	Acura
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	6 yr./ 70000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	1 yr./ 12000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and 2026 Acura MDX.

How does the fuel economy compare between the 2025 Jeep 4xe and the 2026 MDX?

The Jeep 4xe achieves a 23 combined MPG rating on regular unleaded, supplemented by 26 miles of electric range. In contrast, the MDX achieves 22 combined MPG, but requires premium fuel for its 19 City/26 Highway ratings.

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe's extra cost justified by its performance metrics?

The $8,690 price premium grants the Jeep an additional 85 horsepower and 203 lb-ft more torque than the Acura. This higher output supports its four-wheel drive system and greater curb appeal for performance seekers.

Which crossover offers better practical hauling capability?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is the clear winner for utility, offering 37.7 cu ft of cargo space. The Acura MDX only provides 18.1 cu ft, which is less than half the Jeep's capacity.

What are the primary differences in drivetrain configuration?

The Jeep 4xe features a Four Wheel Drive system paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Acura MDX utilizes a Front Wheel Drive setup with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Do these vehicles use the same fuel grade?

No, the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is rated for regular unleaded fuel, while the 2026 Acura MDX recommends premium unleaded fuel.

Despite being shorter, why is the Jeep significantly taller than the MDX?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe measures 70.8 inches in height, contrasting with the MDX's 67.9 inches. This 2.9-inch height difference likely contributes to its enhanced ground clearance inherent to its 4WD architecture.