2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Vs 2023 Dodge Durango: Which Is The Better Value?

Today I compare a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L to a 2023 Dodge Durango!
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[@Robbydhjr]

You compare a base model Durango to a loaded Cherokee which costs 10000 more. For 54 thousand you can get a Durango RT plus which has a 10-inch screen a hemi V8 with alcantara leather seats and a suede headliner this is not a fair comparison as this will sway people without them having all of the facts in hand.

[@tonyg9519]

Took the words right out of my mouth!!

[@SherrysBerries]

I like the fact that the GC and Durango still have a truck look to them. So tired of everything looking like different sizes of half smushed eggs. Had a Durango a long time ago with the V8 magnum engine. Loved it. I think I'd opt for the GC as it fits my life more now. With 5 grandkids and 3 adult kids, I need space and power, ac vents, power ports etc. for a more comfortable trip. Great comparison video, thank you.

[@dondemarcus7937]

For me, I would go with the GC. I prefer the comfort in my old age.

[@ProAlchemist]

The DUST on the gloss black in the Jeep at 6:14 😂

[@MidwestMotor]

Yeah wow! Wipe that screen someone!!!!

[@619elephant9]

My dealership gave me $1k discount on the L overland. The price is now $64k. Lol I told the sales guy to call me when it's $54k.

[@DCRACKA]

Lol I got the fully loaded L, with upgraded tech package, and had a balance of 3k I owed from my previous vehicle all for 54k out the door...gotta haggle if u want a deal...

[@ChavezOG]

Just traded in a Durango SXT for a Overland. What an upgrade! 🍻

[@tracerdg]

204.9" Silver Grand Cherokee Altitude L 4x4 for the WIN!😀

[@bbcoachSupermanBR]

Durango is an older architecture with what i felt was a smaller interior space (im 6'1" and 230lb), much more cramped 3rd row, and significantly mire expensive insurance rates. I also preferred rhe GCL displays and dash.

[@dpalmer6992]

I just spent a couple of weeks looking for a Grand Cherokee Limited to pull my 3500 lb boat and trailer. The GC is rated for 6200lbs "fantastic" however Jeep adding a trailer tow package was almost non existent in the Limited. After some more research I discovered the Durango is pretty much the Grand Cherokee L sister however the Durangos come with factory installed trailer tow package. Some Jeeps came with a Trailer tow prep package but no hitch or plugin. Dealer wanted 1400$ to install hitch and wiring. We are happy with the Durango same engine same dash and electronics and seating as far as we can tell. GO DURANGO.

[@RocketMan-vc8sr]

SUV + Charger = Durango

[@chrisb321]

Just went through this went with the Durango RT Tow n Go. Had GC's for years but not a huge fan of the latest style and the fact the 5.7 V8 is almost impossible to find in the GC, I had to go with the Durango as a boat pulling SUV. It's thirsty, but sounds awesome with that SRT exhaust. Really happy with the RT

[@kevin122759]

I drove my daughters for a week while on vacation. Very easy to drive and the hemi makes a wonderful sound.

[@rossagge]

Going through this now. Been going back and forth between the GCL Limited and Durango RT Plus w/tow and go. If I price out a GCL Overland with the Hemi , the price sky rockets to over 10k more than the DD. Now, the Hemi isn't even available in the GCL Overland. For that, I'd have to jump up to the Reserve. So back to the GCL Limited vs DD RT Plus. I won't be off-roading either except for maintained trails and non paved roads. So for the bang for the buck, I'm leaving heavily towards the DD. V8, real leather, more towing, real shifter, better suspension and better reliability. Especially with 5k+ rebates, on both, and certain dealers willing to discount off of MSRP, I'll be pulling the trigger on the DD soon!

[@chrisb321]

@@rossagge had mine for about 6 weeks now. Loving it way more than my last 3 GC 5.7s. it's really not that fast but sounds awesome and gets a lot of compliments.

[@rossagge]

@@chrisb321 Good to hear. For fast, I'll enjoy my Challenger Scat Pack, haha. But I do want a competent SUV for daily driving, towing and some occasional spirited driving.

[@kevin122759]

@@rossagge I would wait a month or 2. I am pretty sure that the prices will drop a lot to get them off the lot and get the 2024 models in. I saw 10% off msrp on ram pickups, I am sure the Durango will follow.

[@martieholmes2424]

The Durango gets my vote. 👌

[@namename1]

Yes must have voting poll % somewhere near description must exist that in youtube app as option when upload vids ha

[@ohioguy4326]

I prefer the look of the Durango along with it's Mercedes GL derived architecture v.s the Alfa Romeo of the Jeep.

[@RC_928]

Considering their designs are 10 year apart. Hard to imagine how similar they both look side by side

[@cleopatratheron4502]

which one is more reliable? Im stuck choosing between these two models as those are my approved leasing options, I need this to be a family vehicle, what would you go for?

[@cheeng1]

The other big difference is the drivetrain, dollar-for-dollar the GC will always have a superior off-road setup where the Durango will have a more tow/driving oriented package.

[@rawj42]

I’m prepping for GC purchase with the altitude package, limited or overland.

[@MidwestMotor]

I bought a brand new 2021 Durango RT, Tow N Go and only put 11,000 miles on her. Well, the powertrain started to take a dump on me and whilst under warranty they ended up replacing like 4 major components and was still having issues. I loved the vehicle but with kids, taking trips, etc I had ta bail as I didn't trust it anymore. The dealer took my car off my hand and gave me money to put down on a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland with the 5.7 Hemi. WOW! I actually do not miss my Durango RT Tow N Go with this thing! The interior ambient lighting is so cool, there's massaging seats, panoramic sun roof, this 5.7 V8 and transmission (not sure if they're exactly the same in each vehicle) but the Jeep seems more smooth, pulls harder and better shifts. Really love this Jeep!

[@69sound81]

Gt or GT plus for the durango would be a lot more comparable to that grand cherokee. Both still have the same pentastar V6 there and mostly the same base options

[@69sound81]

Here in Mexico we have a very different story about both vehicles. We only get GT plus, RT and SRT (mostly GT plus and RT). And Jeep doesn't have as many incentives as you have in the US. So the base Durango we have is the GT plus that costs around 58k and the Base line Grand Cherokee would be around 75k... so, like a 15 to 17k difference. Price wise, it is more comparable the RT and the base grand cherokee we get. Also, GT plus comes with mostly all the options available besides engine. Here, the best value for the money goes to the Durango hands down. Jeep offers a nicer interior, more luxury and a newer plattform but that comes at a very high price that yould get you a very very nice V8 Durango.

[@ChKashifRasheed]

Nice comparison video

[@missolena]

I currently have a Durango… looking to make a switch to the GC limited… love durangos but I am so drawn to the GC

[@_q3017]

I’m in the same position.. Have you had the chance to test drive the GC?

[@jeffstrom389]

Why would you compare a base model Durango to a fancier, higher trim level Jeep Grand Cherokee?

[@Alwaysbeclosing1774]

If they are the same price. You go with the Jeep. I love the Durango but the tech and other features it comes with makes it a dinosaur. Plus this whole Durango body style is done after this year.

[@waterloo123100]

In 20 years the dinosaur will be more dependable 😂

[@Alwaysbeclosing1774]

@@waterloo123100 Lol. True that.

[@MercOne]

The Jeep needs the I6. Not sure what they're waiting on.

[@jamesclark4270]

Durango love the style and shifter

[@user-vs7ec1wz5d]

The Dodge Durango for $49,000 plus is not a good buy considering what is on the vehicle. The Jeep is also overpriced. If I was shopping the two, I would just leave the dealership!

[@W.T.F.7777]

No $... Buy Durango..... 😂 have extra $... Buy GC. 😅

[@deedeecooley7639]

I have the GC-L and love it, but have some issues with it 1. I upgraded from a 2010 300, and I could download my music. Unfortunately I can't do this now. 2. It came with the back up camera, I went back to the dealer to see if I could add the front camera. One dealership said no, the other said technically yes. But the front end and modules would have to be changed and it will cost roughly $4,000 to upgrade. 3. My dash camera is powered by the cigarette lighter outlet, which is located in the little compartment with the door that closes. That's not conducive for the wiring because eventually repetitive opening and closing it is going to cause damage to the cord. 4. I didn't like the fact that the seats are half leather and half suede. The only way I could get all leather seats was to upgrade to the Overland, which was the extra $13,000. 5. That trunk apartment is really small. My husband is a survivalist. So the emergency kit, gas can, blanket, and emergency food would not fit in there.

[@ytwizzle]

I have a limited and I have full leather seats in mine. Also there is a compartment under the trunk floor which for a midsize is pretty good.

[@ytwizzle]

Also for music you have to download to which ever music player downloads folder to listen

[@rossagge]

​​@@ytwizzle The Limited does not have leather seats. Only the steering wheel is leather, wrapped. The seats are Leatherette, faux leather. Decent quality, but not real leather.

[@yeetimusputimus1985]

I still prefer the wk2 gc over both

[@JL_301]

Great video as always, Ben. Love your new Mustang!

[@kuljeetsinghh18]

Durango always 🔥

[@gregoryboss946]

Altitude is 53k but Durango at 53k gives you a V8

[@58631061]

jeep grand cherokee l and dodge durungo compete with honda pliot and toyota sequoia & grand highlander nissan armada

[@DJGonzoNYC]

They’re the same car

[@tonyg9519]

Completely unfair comparison!! This is like comparing a Chevy Tahoe, to a Cadillac Escalade!

[@nealfega7001]

Why?

[@Blace5]

I got to go with the Durango... the styling goes to the Durango, however the GC has a great interior. BTW love the mountain view in the background!

[@josephs1701]

Walked out with a new Durango Launch Edition for 38k, only feature it’s missing that matters is land departure. I have heated seats, remote start, acc/fcw, and a classic muscle design before they’re gone. For 38k, when Jeep wanted 45 with 5k in incentives, nah I’m good. The latest ain’t always the greatest, and the Durango has a great track record. It really comes down to preference on these, even though the Durango is older architecture it’s solid, and it’s tech has been upgraded throughout the years. Cant go wrong with either, but reliability wise the Durango is what I went with.

[@sleepysleeper6390]

How do you get land departure as an option? I want the flying version!

[@user-zq2ph9qh3g]

Good ❤

[@mohammadbinbishr5167]

I prefer V8 grand Cherokee L

[@jamescharacter5362]

durango

[@brokeboy87]

If going with a American Brand for about 45-50k I might go with the Chevy traverse RS. The Durango would be my runner up.

[@rossagge]

Make sure to check out the reliability track record of that Traverse. Not that great.

[@jaxhaxnsnax]

I have a 2020 Traverse absolutely zero problems so far. Runs better than my 2016 Honda Pilot.

[@keithbrown3615]

I bought the wife the Durango, the GC same ugly front end they have used for probably 20 years.

[@Eliehbk]

Just got an overland L and you can’t compare the two. The dodge is a 10 year + technology. The tech in the L is way better. If you just want a muscle car look in an SUV then fine, otherwise, no comparison.

[@Jared1291]

I ordered the same and just picked it up last night….test drove the Durango which was great but I wanted the latest and greatest for the wife- not to mention the safety tech.

[@hassanhaidar3482]

you have the basic model

[@samsoto3058]

Grand Cherokee👍

[@bethmcfarlane7628]

They're both Mopar!

[@tacticalbt1023]

Jeep’ looks little more roomy

[@muhammadnawaz5411]

❤😂🎉😅😊😊😅🎉😂❤😂 Very nice