The 3 row SUV class is one where family considerations come first. That means you’ll be needing a car that can handle road trips, grocery runs, and maybe the odd camping trip or two as you use it for your daily driving needs. In this Grand Cherokee vs Traverse review, we’ll be comparing the latest in tech & safety features to find out which of the two is the best family wagon on the market in 2025.
Key Takeaways
- The Jeep Grand Cherokee returns in a mostly similar guise to last year, with the main difference over 2024 being a reduction in pricing.
- The Traverse gets a new trim, the luxurious High Country trim that brings larger wheels and much appreciated driver assistance features.
- The Lux Tech Group 2 package matches the tech of the High Country, while being applicable to most trims of the Cherokee.
How much will the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee cost?
The 2025 Jeep Cherokee is expected to remain virtually identical to how it appeared last year. A welcome change, however, will be a reduction in pricing for the current model range. That means that, as of this writing, the price of the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee starts at $38,490 and goes up to $65,035 depending on the trim and options. The full range of pricing for 2025 reads as:
- Laredo A - $38,490
- Laredo - $39,030
- Laredo X - $39,780
- Altitude - $43,635
- Altitude X - $44,135
- Limited - $44,900
- Overland - $58,990
- Summit - $60,555
- Summit Reserve - $65,035
Of the group, it’s the Limited trim that strikes a compelling balance of value and features. It improves upon the base model Laredo with much appreciated amenities including leather upholstery, a power liftgate, heated front and rear seats, power-adjustable front seats, ambient interior lighting, automatic high beams, and remote start.
For added luxury and tech, the optional Lux Tech Group II package is worth considering. It includes rain-sensing wipers, a wireless phone charger, perforated leather seats, ventilated front seats, a power-adjustable steering column, a digital rearview mirror, second-row sunshades, a 360-degree camera system, front and rear parking sensors, and intersection assist for added safety.
Is there going to be a 2025 Traverse?
For 2025, the Traverse is back and refreshed with a new trim level, which brings a substantially different take to the Traverse lineup. This year, Chevrolet brings its upscale High Country trim treatment to the Traverse, enhancing the SUV with a range of premium features. Inside, it offers leather-appointed seating, heated and ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, and power-folding second- and third-row seats.
On the outside, the Traverse High Country rides on distinctive 22-inch two-tone wheels paired with an upgraded suspension for a more refined ride. It also gains Chevrolet’s Super Cruise hands-free driving system and expanded trailering capabilities, further solidifying its place at the top of the Traverse range.
Summary
The Grand Cherokee stands out between the two by providing the nicer alternative of the two, with all models across the trim range delivering on the expected hallmarks of a Jeep SUV - a plush interior, forward thinking tech features, and the capacity to deliver serious off road performance when needed.