Crossovers and SUVs offer our Jacksonville area buyers with spatial needs but do not want to drive a minivan. Here at Garber Automall, we have the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which offers all the space you need and even a heavy dose of performance in the SRT and Trackhawk models. How does our resident trail and track machine stack up against the three-row 2019 Toyota Highlander? Find out below.
Exterior
The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2019 Toyota Highlander both feature more upscale and stylish looks than large, boxy SUVs. The Jeep Grand Cherokee, which follows the Jeep brand’s off-road ethos, has a slightly more rugged look and up to a 10.8-inch ride height. It is also significantly shorter than the Highlander, making it a little easier to toss through tight trails of into tight parking spaces.
The Grand Cherokee and Highlander both have loads of standard features and tons of outward luxury goodies in their higher trims. Where the Grand Cherokee separates itself from the Highlander with its two performance variants, the SRT and Trackhawk models, which have sporty touches and a mean V-8 growl. The Grand Cherokee’s optional air suspension also delivers up to 10.8 inches of ground clearance at its highest setting, which is 2.8 inches higher than the Highlander.
| Measurement | 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2019 Toyota Highlander | Difference |
| Length | 189.8 inches | 192.5 inches | -2.7 inches |
| Width | 76.5 inches | 75.8 inches | +0.7 inches |
| Height | 67.9 to 69.3 inches | 68.1 inches | -0.2 to +1.2 inches |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 inches | 109.8 inches | +4.9 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 to 10.8 inches | 8 inches | +0.1 to +2.8 inches |
| Curb weight | 4,513 to 5,434 pounds | 4,165 to 4,495 pounds | +348 to +939 pounds |
Advantage: 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Smaller body is easier to park
- Significantly more ground clearance
- Sporty Trackhawk and SRT trims
Advantage: 2019 Toyota Highlander
- Looks sharp
- Limited model boasts a luxurious aura
Interior
Inside, both these crossovers show a little age, but they remain quite stylish. The Toyota Highlander rolls in with a shapely dash that boasts an underside storage bin for smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets. It also dresses up nicely in its higher trims. Setting the Highlander apart from the Grand Cherokee are its three rows of seats — the Grand Cherokee has just two rows — and up to 83.7 cubes of cargo space, which is over 15 cubic feet more than the Jeep SUV.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee may lack in size, but it makes up for it in style. This Jeep SUV boasts a luxurious cabin in its upper trims, but what really sets it apart are its two sporty trims — SRT and Trackhawk. These models bring in sportier looks with performance seating, contrast stitching, and upscale materials.
| Measurement | 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2019 Toyota Highlander | Difference |
| Front headroom | 39.9 inches | 40.7 inches | -0.8 |
| Front legroom | 40.3 inches | 44.2 inches | -3.9 |
| Front shoulder room | 58.7 inches | 59.3 inches | -0.6 |
| Front hip room | 57 inches | 57.2 inches | -0.2 |
| Second row headroom | 39.2 inches | 39.9 inches | -0.7 |
| Second row legroom | 38.6 inches | 38.4 inches | +0.2 |
| Second row shoulder room | 58 inches | 59.6 inches | -1.6 |
| Second row hip room | 56.2 inches | 57.1 inches | -0.9 |
| Third row headroom |
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35.9 inches |
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| Third row legroom |
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27.7 inches |
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| Third row shoulder room |
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55 inches |
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| Third row hip room |
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45.6 inches |
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| Cargo capacity (behind third row) |
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13.8 cubic feet |
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| Cargo capacity (behind second row) | 36.3 cubic feet | 42.3 cubic feet | -6 cubic feet |
| Cargo capacity (second row folded) | 68.3 cubic feet | 83.7 cubic feet | -15.4 cubic feet |
Advantage: 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Sporty SRT and Trackhawk models
- Loads of tech
Advantage: 2019 Toyota Highlander
- Roomier seats
- Higher seating capacity
- Huge cargo area
Performance
SUVs and crossovers like the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2019 Toyota Highlander are generally not great performers, but the Grand Cherokee is far from your typical crossover. In its base level, things are simple with a V-6 engine just shy of 300 horsepower, but things only get wilder from there. The craziness starts with a 360-horsepower HEMI V-8 that sprints this SUV to 60 mph in just 6.5 seconds and tops out with a 707-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 that sprints this Jeep SUV to 60 mph in a supercar-rivaling 3.5 seconds.
What’s more, its top-level sport models — the 475-horsepower SRT and 707-horsepower Trackhawk — also have the chassis to handle cornering better than most vehicles their size.
The 2019 Highlander cannot hold a candle to the Grand Cherokee’s peak performance, but its 295-horsepower V-6 engine sprints this crossover to 60 mph quicker than the base Grand Cherokee.
| 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2019 Toyota Highlander | Difference | |
| Engine | 3.6-liter V-6 | 2.7-liter four-cylinder | |
| Horsepower | 295 hp at 6,400 rpm | 185 hp at 5,800 rpm | +110 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm | 184 lb-ft at 4,200 rpm | +76 lb-ft |
| 0-60 time | 7.6 seconds |
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| Towing capacity | 6,200 pounds | 1,500 pounds | +4,700 pounds |
| MPG City | 18-19 mpg | 20 mpg | –1 to -2 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25-26 mpg | 24 mpg | +1 to 2 mpg |
| MPG Combined | 21 mpg | 22 mpg | –1 mpg |
| Engine | 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 | 3.5-liter V-6 engine |
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| Horsepower | 360 hp at 5,150 rpm | 295 hp at 6,600 rpm | +65 hp |
| Torque | 390 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm | 263 lb-ft at 4,700 rpm | +127 lb-ft |
| 0-60 time | 6.5 seconds | 7 seconds | -0.5 seconds |
| Towing capacity | 7,200 pounds | 5,000 pounds | +2,200 pounds |
| MPG City | 14 mpg | 19-21 mpg | -5 to -7 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg | 26-27 mpg | -4 to -5 mpg |
| MPG Combined | 17 mpg | 22-23 mpg | -5 to -6 mpg |
| Engine | 3.0-liter V-6 turbo-diesel |
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| Horsepower | 240 hp at 3,600 rpm |
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| Torque | 420 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm |
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| 0-60 time | 7.9 seconds |
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| Towing capacity | 7,400 pounds | – |
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| MPG City | 22 (2018) |
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| MPG Highway | 30 (2018) |
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| MPG Combined | 25 (2018) |
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| Engine | 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 |
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| Horsepower | 475 hp at 6,000 rpm |
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| Torque | 470 lb-ft at 4,300 rpm |
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| 0-60 time | 4.4 seconds |
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| Towing capacity | 7,200 pounds | – |
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| MPG City | 13 mpg |
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| MPG Highway | 19 mpg |
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| MPG Combined | 15 mpg |
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| Engine | 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 |
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| Horsepower | 707 hp at 6,000 rpm |
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| Torque | 645 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm |
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| Towing capacity | 7,200 pounds |
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| 0-60 time | 3.5 seconds |
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| MPG City | 11 mpg |
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| MPG Highway | 17 mpg |
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| MPG Combined | 13 mpg |
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Advantage: 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Potent SRT and Trackhawk models
- Big towing advantage
Advantage: 2019 Toyota Highlander
- Better fuel economy
- Sedan-like drive
Pricing and Features
The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup has seven trim levels — Laredo, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit, SRT, and Trackhawk — and their starting prices range from $31,945 to $86,900.
The 2019 Toyota Highlander has a simpler lineup of  six trims: LE, LE Plus, XLE, SE, Limited, and Limited Platinum. Their starting prices range from $31,530 to 45,750.
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Key Feature and Pricing by Trim
Laredo: $31,945
- 3.6-liter V-6 engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Eco suspension
- Rear-wheel drive
- 17-inch silver aluminum wheels
- Body-color grille
- Body-color rear spoiler
- Automatic quad-halogen headlights
- Daytime running lights
- Fog lights
- Power, heated mirrors
- Black roof molding
- Variable-intermittent, speed-sensitive wipers
- Fixed-intermittent rear wiper
- 7-inch driver-information display
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 12-volt outlet in cargo area
- Eight cargo tie-down hooks
- Overhead console with sunglasses holder
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat
- Cloth seats
- Front-passenger fold-flat seat
- Manual seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Steering-wheel-mounted controls
- Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- Two USB ports
- Two 12-volt power outlets in front
- Six-speaker audio system
- Uconnect 4 infotainment system
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Off-Road Pages
- Remote keyless entry
- Keyless ignition
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Hill-start assist
- Rear parking sensors
- Rearview camera
- Rain Brake Support
- Ready Alert Braking
- Trailer-sway control
Limited: $39,195
- All Laredo features, plus
- Bright exhaust tip
- Body-color fascia with bright inserts
- Memory mirrors with auto-dimming feature
- Remote ignition
- Bright roof rails
- 18-inch premium painted wheels
- Cargo area cover
- Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- Two-position memory driver’s seat and power tilt steering wheel
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Leather seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated second-row seats
- Eight-way power front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- 115-volt power outlet
- SiriusXM radio
- Uconnect 4C NAV infotainment system
- 8.4-inch touchscreen
- Navigation
- Dual USB charging ports
- Security alarm
- Universal garage door opener
Trailhawk: $44,295
- All Limited features, plus
- Four-wheel drive
- Normal-duty suspension
- Selec-ÂSpeed/Hill-Âascent control
- Selec-ÂTerrain traction management system
- Quadra-ÂLift Air suspension system
- Heavy-duty engine cooling
- Class IV receiver
- Four-and seven-pin towing wiring harnesses
- Rear load-Âleveling suspension
- 18-inch off-road aluminum wheels
- Body-color front fascia
- Neutral Grey grille
- Power-folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Neutral Grey roof rack
- Trailhawk leather/suede seats
- SiriusXM Traffic Plus
- SiriusXM Traffic Link
- 506-watt, nine-speaker Alpine premium audio system
- Selec-ÂSpeed Control
Overland: $45,995
- All Limited features, plus
- Headlight washers
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Bi-xenon HID headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED fog lights
- Power-folding mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
- 20-inch aluminum wheels
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Perforated Nappa leather seating
- Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- Wood-and-leather-wrapped steering wheel
- SiriusXM Traffic Plus
- SiriusXM Travel Link
- 506-Âwatt, nine-speaker Alpine premium audio system
Summit: $52,290
- All Overland features, plus
- Bright grille insert
- LED fog lights
- 20-inch aluminum wheels
- Deluxe cargo compartment
- Perforated Natura Plus leather-Âtrimmed seating with smooth Natura Plus leather bolsters
- Harman Kardon 19-Âspeaker, 825-Âwatt sound system
- Adaptive cruise control with full stop
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Parallel and perpendicular park
- Rear cross-traffic monitoring
SRT: $68,395
- All Summit features, plus
- 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine
- Four-wheel drive
- Dual bright exhaust tips
- Selec-ÂTrac traction management system
- Active dampers
- Quadra-ÂTrac Active On Demand
- Body-color fascia with bright inserts
- Black grille
- Black roof molding
- 20-inch Satin Carbon split-spoke wheels
- Leather/perforated suede SRT seats
- Leather-wrapped performance steering wheel
- Nine-speaker, 506-watt  Alpine premium audio system
- Performance pages
Trackhawk: $86,900
- All SRT features, plus
- 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine
- Bright quad-tip exhaust
- Body-color fascia with gloss-black inserts
- 20-inch forged polished-face wheels
- Suede/Nappa performance seats
2019 Toyota Highlander Key Features and Pricing by Trim
LE: $31,330
- 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Electric power steering
- 18-inch split-five-spoke alloy wheels with black center caps
- Projector-beam halogen headlights with chrome accents
- Daytime running lights
- LED taillights
- Body-color, heated side-view mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Body-color outside door handles
- Variable-intermittent wipers
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Privacy glass on rear sides
- Black side rocker panels
- Body-color rear spoiler
- Front and rear manual air conditioning
- 4.2-inch color driver-information center
- Cloth seats
- 60/40 split-folding rear seats
- Six-way manual driver’s seat
- Four-way manual passenger’s seat
- Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- Soft-touch upper door trim with metallic accents
- Cloth-covered door armrest
- Remote keyless entry
- Power windows with one-touch-up/down front glass
- Power door locks
- Overhead console with map lights and sunglasses holder
- Two 12-volt power outlets
- Three front USB ports
- Two rear USB ports
- Four cargo-area tie-down hooks
- Digital clock
- Entune Audio
- 6.1-inch touchscreen
- Six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system
- Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming
- Siri Eyes Free
- Rearview camera with guidelines
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Adaptive cruise control
- Hill-start assist
LE Plus: $36,260
- All LE features, plus
- 3.5-liter V-6 engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Fog lights
- 18-inch split-five-spoke wheels in gunmetal gray
- Flip-up rear-hatch glass
- Power liftgate
- Three-zone automatic climate control
- Cloth- and leatherette-seats
- 10-way power driver’s seat
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leatherette-trimmed door armrest
- Entune Audio Plus infotainment system
- 8-inch high-resolution touchscreen
- Scout GPS Link
- SiriusXM
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic monitoring
- Automatic engine stop and start
XLE: $39,220
- All LE Plus features, plus
- Power moonroof
- 18-inch turbine-look alloy wheels
- Chrometec roof rails
- Leather first- and second-row seating
- Leatherette third-row seating
- 12-way power driver’s seat
- Four-way power passenger’s seat
- Keyless unlock on front doors and liftgate
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- HomeLink universal home remote
- One 120-volt power outlet
- Retractable second-row sunshades
- In-car PA system
- Entune Premium Audio with Integrated Navigation
- HD Radio
- Anti-theft alarm
SE: $40,440
- All XLE features, plus
- Sport-tuned suspension
- 19-inch multispoke alloy wheels with black finish
- Projector-beam headlights with black accents
- LED daytime running lights
- LED fog lights
- LED black-accented taillights
- Dark-painted roof rails
- Technical pattern door panel accents
- Blue LED ambient lighting
Limited: $42,430
- All XLE features, plus
- Smoked-chrome headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED fog lights
- Puddle lights
- 19-inch five-spoke Chromtec alloy wheels
- Body-color rocker panels
- Chrome rear bumper garnish
- Perforated leather seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Chrome interior door handles
- Blue LED ambient lighting
- Power windows with one-touch up/down on all windows
- Rear cargo area tonneau cover
- Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
- 12 JBL GreenEdge speakers
- Rear parking sensor
- Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
Limited Platinum: $45,550
- All Limited features, plus
- Panoramic moonroof
- 19-inch five-spoke Dark Chromtec wheels
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- 360-degree camera
- Highlander projector puddle lights
- Heated second-row seats
- Emergency assistance
- Stolen vehicle locator
- Roadside assistance
- Automatic collision notification
Who Should Buy the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is perfect for buyers who want to go off-road but still want some luxury. Also, with its performance variants, the Grand Cherokee is great for gearheads who want to haul their family and tail. Â
Who Should Buy the 2019 Toyota Highlander?
The Toyota Highlander and its three rows are great for larger families who need extra space for the family and cargo. Â
Ready to tackle the trails or tracks of the Fleming Island area in the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and its performance models? Head down to Garber Automall serving the Jacksonville, Orange Park, and Green Cove Springs areas today to test drive it. Can’t make it to our showroom today for a test drive? Navigate to our online inventory page to see what 2019 Grand Cherokee models we have in stock today and schedule a test drive for later.
