2027 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2026 Jeep Cherokee

iSeeCars says the Palisade retains 2.7 percentage points more of its value after five years and has the advantage of higher resale value, and its base engine makes 291 hp against the Cherokee's 180, giving the Palisade the maximum-range advantage at 508 highway miles versus the Cherokee's 458, while the Cherokee is more fuel efficient at 24 mpg average versus the Palisade's 22, with the Palisade offering more interior volume and the Cherokee more cargo space, and the Palisade rated higher for safety by NHTSA. TrueCar says the Jeep Cherokee's $36,995 MSRP undercuts the Hyundai Palisade's $41,035 by $4,040, and the Cherokee also wins on fuel economy at 39 city/35 highway mpg versus the Palisade's 19 city/25 highway.

Which to choose, and why

More power, range, and resale for the Palisade

iSeeCars (opens in a new tab) says the Palisade retains 2.7 percentage points more of its value after five years and has the advantage of higher resale value, and its base engine makes 291 hp against the Cherokee's 180, giving the Palisade the maximum-range advantage at 508 highway miles versus the Cherokee's 458, while the Cherokee is more fuel efficient at 24 mpg average versus the Palisade's 22, with the Palisade offering more interior volume and the Cherokee more cargo space, and the Palisade rated higher for safety by NHTSA.

$4,040 cheaper, far thriftier Cherokee

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Jeep Cherokee's $36,995 MSRP undercuts the Hyundai Palisade's $41,035 by $4,040, and the Cherokee also wins on fuel economy at 39 city/35 highway mpg versus the Palisade's 19 city/25 highway.

Questions buyers ask

Which has more horsepower, the Hyundai Palisade or Jeep Cherokee?

iSeeCars (opens in a new tab) says the Palisade, at 291 hp versus the Cherokee's 180.

Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Palisade or Jeep Cherokee?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Cherokee, by $4,040 at MSRP.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Hyundai Palisade: 6 records · Jeep Cherokee: 1 records.

Decision field	Hyundai Palisade	Jeep Cherokee
Exact EPA records	6	1
Model / option labels	6	1
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	2.5L 4-cyl SIDI; Hybrid, 3.5L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI	1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid
Transmissions	Automatic (AM-S6), Automatic (S8)	Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Fuel types	Regular	Regular
EPA classes	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Combined efficiency	19–34 MPG/MPGe	37 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$1900–3400 per year	$1750 per year

Head to head

Hyundai Palisade vs. Jeep Cherokee: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Hyundai Palisade	Jeep Cherokee
Starting price (KBB base)	$41,385	$36,995
Top trim price (KBB base)	$58,510	$44,995
Horsepower	287 hp	177 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	221 lb-ft
Curb weight	4,575-4,872 lb	4,295 lb
Length	199.2-200.4 in	188.1 in
Wheelbase	116.9 in	113 in
Cargo volume	86.7 cu ft	68.3 cu ft
Towing capacity	5,000 lb	3,500 lb
Seating	7-8 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	5 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2027 and 2026 model years); prices are KBB base prices.

The Jeep Cherokee starts $4,390 lower: $36,995 against $41,385 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Hyundai Palisade leads: 287 hp against 177 hp.
On peak torque, the Hyundai Palisade leads: 260 lb-ft against 221 lb-ft.
The Jeep Cherokee is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 4,295 lb against 4,575 lb.
On length, the Hyundai Palisade leads: 200.4 in against 188.1 in.
On wheelbase, the Hyundai Palisade leads: 116.9 in against 113 in.
On cargo volume, the Hyundai Palisade leads: 86.7 cu ft against 68.3 cu ft.
On maximum towing capacity, the Hyundai Palisade leads: 5,000 lb against 3,500 lb.
On seating capacity, the Hyundai Palisade leads: 8 seats against 5 seats.
On basic warranty, the Hyundai Palisade leads: 5 years against 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Hyundai Palisade and the Jeep Cherokee.

2027 Hyundai Palisade

The Hyundai Palisade is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured and marketed by Hyundai Motor Company since late 2018. It replaced the Maxcruz (also known as Santa Fe XL outside of South Korea) as the flagship SUV under the Hyundai brand. A second-generation Palisade was introduced for the 2026 model's first hybrid powertrain.

Powertrain: Safety The Palisade was awarded "Top Safety Pick" and "Top Safety Pick+" (from 2021 to 2023 model years) by IIHS.

Source: Hyundai Palisade (Wikipedia)

NHTSA rated the 2025 Hyundai Palisade overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (6 campaigns across the latest model years)

March 2026, Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Hyundai Palisade and 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with "Limited" and "Calligraphy" trim packages. The internal wiring within the third-row driver-side seat belt buckle may become damaged and result in a permanent display… Consequence: A faulty seat belt status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
March 2026, Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly:Power Adjust. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Palisade and 2026 Palisade Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Limited or Calligraphy trim package. The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person. The seat may continue to move after… Consequence: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury or death.
January 2026, Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument… Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Owners filed 245 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade, most often about service brakes (96), seat belts (57), unknown or other (43).

2026 Jeep Cherokee

The Jeep Cherokee is a line of sport utility vehicles (SUV) manufactured and marketed by Jeep over six generations. Marketed initially as a variant of the Jeep Wagoneer (SJ), the Cherokee has evolved from a full-size station wagon (before the SUV description came into use) to one of the first compact SUVs and into its latest generation as a crossover SUV.

Source: Jeep Cherokee (Wikipedia)

NHTSA rated the 2023 Jeep Cherokee overall 4 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (4 campaigns across the latest model years)

September 2026, Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, 2025-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to a… Consequence: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
August 2026, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In… Consequence: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
April 2026, Electronic Stability Control (Esc). Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The brake system control module may fail to operate properly, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). Consequence: A loss of anti-lock brakes or electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.

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Q01Which is more efficient: the 2027 Hyundai Palisade or the 2026 Jeep Cherokee?

Efficiency

The 2026 Jeep Cherokee lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (37 vs. the 2027 Hyundai Palisade's 26.5 MPG/MPGe).