Mazda CX-90 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The Mazda CX-90 starts from $74,385 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee L opens at $69,450. That makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee L the more affordable entry point by $4,935.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $81,824 and $76,395 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda CX-90 by roughly $3,420 in fuel alone.

Both the Mazda CX-90 and Jeep Grand Cherokee L hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Mazda CX-90 and 83% for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Mazda CX-90 and 6 in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

The Mazda CX-90 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee L gets a 10.1-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mazda CX-90 stands out with wireless charging that you will not find on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L counters with heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mazda CX-90 uses a Petrol producing 254kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L responds with a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS making 210kW and 344Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters driving the rear wheels.

The Mazda CX-90 has the clear power advantage at 254kW vs 210kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda CX-90 measures 5,100mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 104mm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L at 5,204mm (3,091mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 257L in the Mazda CX-90 and 487L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, giving the Jeep Grand Cherokee L a 230L advantage.

For towing, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L leads with a 2,813kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 813kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,337/year for the Mazda CX-90 and $3,021/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-90.

Estimated annual total: $2,337 (Mazda CX-90) vs $3,021 (Jeep Grand Cherokee L). The Mazda CX-90 saves you roughly $684 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-90) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee L). Both match on warranty length.