2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee: real cost in California
See the Grand Cherokee on Jeep's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Laredo · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$39,730the advertised price
Drive away$45,569with fees and tax
Loan payment$692/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,388/moeverything, after resale
$45,569 to drive away + $69,581 to run it for 6 years − $15,191 back at resale = $99,959, or $1,388 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$45,569
Running it, 6 yrs+$69,581
Back at resale−$15,191
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$39,730Feesfreight $1,995 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,080Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,759Fuel13,500 mi a year at 22 MPG
+$21,153Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,449Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,639Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$9,231Maintenanceestimate
+$8,139Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,971Resale after 6 years38% of MSRP, you get this back
−$15,191True cost $99,959 ÷ 72 months$1,388 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo37.7 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance10.3–12.6 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine293–324 hp gas, 4x2, 4x4
0–60 mph6.3–7.1 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy21–23 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 6,200 lb
Tires18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · some trims or an option
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years38% of MSRPthis model's own record
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| Laredo 4X2 | $39,730 | $45,569 | $99,959 | ✓ $1,388/mo | — | 22 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| Laredo L 4X2 | $41,730 | $47,749 | $102,348 | $1,421/mo | — | 22 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| Laredo 4X4 | $41,730 | $47,749 | $102,348 | $1,421/mo | — | 22 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Laredo X 4X2 | $42,225 | $48,288 | $103,236 | $1,434/mo | — | 22 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Laredo L 4X4 | $43,730 | $49,928 | $105,746 | $1,469/mo | — | 21 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Laredo X 4X4 | $44,225 | $50,468 | $105,625 | $1,467/mo | — | 22 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Laredo X L 4X2 | $44,225 | $50,468 | $105,625 | $1,467/mo | — | 22 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Limited 4X2 | $45,130 | $51,454 | $106,022 | $1,473/mo | 3,500 | 23 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Laredo Altitude 4X2 | $45,170 | $51,498 | $105,547 | $1,466/mo | — | 23 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Laredo X L 4X4 | $46,225 | $52,648 | $109,023 | $1,514/mo | — | 21 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Limited L 4X2 | $47,130 | $53,634 | $108,411 | $1,506/mo | 3,500 | 23 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Limited 4X4 | $47,130 | $53,634 | $109,321 | $1,518/mo | 3,500 | 22 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Laredo Altitude L 4X2 | $47,170 | $53,678 | $108,232 | $1,503/mo | — | 23 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Laredo Altitude 4X4 | $47,170 | $53,678 | $109,143 | $1,516/mo | — | 22 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Limited L 4X4 | $49,130 | $55,814 | $111,710 | $1,552/mo | 3,500 | 22 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Laredo Altitude L 4X4 | $49,170 | $55,857 | $111,712 | $1,552/mo | 3,500 | 22 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Limited Reserve 4X4 | $52,725 | $59,732 | $116,419 | $1,617/mo | 3,500 | 22 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Trailhawk 4X4 | $53,625 | $60,713 | $117,377 | $1,630/mo | 3,500 | 22 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Limited Reserve L 4X4 | $54,725 | $61,912 | $118,808 | $1,650/mo | 3,500 | 22 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Summit 4X4 | $61,130 | $68,893 | $127,038 | $1,764/mo | 6,200 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Summit L 4X4 | $63,130 | $71,072 | $129,427 | $1,798/mo | 6,200 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Laredo4X2
✓ $1,388/mo
True cost
LaredoL 4X2
$1,421/mo
True cost
Laredo4X4
$1,421/mo
True cost
Laredo X4X2
$1,434/mo
True cost
LaredoL 4X4
$1,469/mo
True cost
Laredo X4X4
$1,467/mo
True cost
Laredo XL 4X2
$1,467/mo
True cost
Limited4X2
$1,473/mo
True cost
Laredo Altitude4X2
$1,466/mo
True cost
Laredo XL 4X4
$1,514/mo
True cost
LimitedL 4X2
$1,506/mo
True cost
Limited4X4
$1,518/mo
True cost
Laredo AltitudeL 4X2
$1,503/mo
True cost
Laredo Altitude4X4
$1,516/mo
True cost
LimitedL 4X4
$1,552/mo
True cost
Laredo AltitudeL 4X4
$1,552/mo
True cost
Limited Reserve4X4
$1,617/mo
True cost
Trailhawk4X4
$1,630/mo
True cost
Limited ReserveL 4X4
$1,650/mo
True cost
Summit4X4
$1,764/mo
True cost
SummitL 4X4
$1,798/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Laredo 4X2$39,730
Laredo L 4X2$41,730
Laredo 4X4$41,730
Laredo X 4X2$42,225
Laredo L 4X4$43,730
Laredo X 4X4$44,225
Laredo X L 4X2$44,225
Limited 4X2$45,130
Laredo Altitude 4X2$45,170
Laredo X L 4X4$46,225
Limited L 4X2$47,130
Limited 4X4$47,130
Laredo Altitude L 4X2$47,170
Laredo Altitude 4X4$47,170
Limited L 4X4$49,130
Laredo Altitude L 4X4$49,170
Limited Reserve 4X4$52,725
Trailhawk 4X4$53,625
Limited Reserve L 4X4$54,725
Summit 4X4$61,130
Summit L 4X4$63,130
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Laredo 4X2 to Laredo X L 4X2
✓ Laredo Altitude 4X2 to Laredo X L 4X4
✓ Laredo Altitude L 4X2 to Laredo Altitude 4X4
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ from Summit 4X4
360° camera
+ $2,925
+ $2,925
+ $2,925
✓
✓
Parking sensors
+ $2,925
+ $2,925
+ $2,925
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓
✓
Heated steering wheel
✓ Laredo 4X2 to Laredo X L 4X2
✓ Laredo Altitude 4X2 to Laredo X L 4X4
Heated rear seats
✓
✓ Limited L 4X2 to Limited 4X4
✓
Massaging seats
✓ from Summit 4X4
Convenience
Push-button start
+ $2,925
+ $2,925
+ $2,925
+ $1,000
Remote start
✓
✓ Laredo X 4X4 to Limited 4X2
✓ from Laredo X L 4X4
Power liftgate
✓
✓ Laredo X 4X4 to Limited 4X2
✓ Laredo X L 4X4 to Laredo Altitude L 4X4
+ $1,000
✓ from Summit 4X4
Wireless phone charging
✓
✓ Laredo X 4X4 to Laredo X L 4X2
+ Option
✓
+ Option
✓ Laredo Altitude L 4X2 to Laredo Altitude 4X4
+ Option
✓
+ $1,000
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Laredo 4X2 to Laredo X L 4X2
✓
Built-in navigation
✓
✓ Limited L 4X2 to Limited 4X4
✓ from Limited L 4X4
Head-up display
+ Option
+ Option
+ $495
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓
✓ Limited L 4X2 to Limited 4X4
✓ from Limited L 4X4
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓ Laredo L 4X4 to Laredo X 4X4
✓
✓
✓ from Laredo Altitude 4X4
Tow hitch included
+ $995
+ Option
+ $995
Sunroof
✓ Laredo X 4X2 to Laredo X L 4X2
+ $1,595
+ $500
✓
+ $1,595
✓ from Limited 4X4
Panoramic roof
+ $1,595
+ $1,595
+ $1,595
Jeep lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Recalls
6 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Grand Cherokee models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Tires2025, 2026 · 201,975 vehicles
Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended.Recall 26V559000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2026 · 844,028 vehicles
The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.Recall 26V531000 at NHTSA ↗Visibility2026 · 81 vehicles
Due to a software issue in the body control module (BCM), the windshield wipers may fail.Recall 26V529000 at NHTSA ↗Air bags2025, 2026 · 419,035 vehicles
A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash.Recall 26V328000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025, 2026 · 320,068 vehicles
The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.Recall 25V741000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025, 2026 · 91,787 vehicles
A software error within the hybrid control processor may result in a loss of drive power.Recall 25V576000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Grand Cherokee in California?
- $45,569 to drive away for the Laredo, from a $39,730 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $692 loan payment, about $1,396 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,388 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 3,500 lb to 6,200 lb, depending on the trim.
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US prices in US dollars from Jeep's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.