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2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Buyer's Guide: Laredo vs Limited vs Trailhawk

AutoHunter Research TeamDecember 27, 202512 min read
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk on trail
TL;DR|The Bottom Line
  • Best value: Limited with V6 ($28,000-$33,000)
  • Off-road choice: Trailhawk with air suspension
  • Skip: Base Laredo E lacks key features
  • Watch for: Oil cooler leaks, ZF 8-speed issues
  • HEMI V8 adds power but reduces fuel economy significantly

Fair Price Range

$25K-$45K

Stable

Reliability Score

3.9/5

Stable

Fuel Economy

21 MPG

Stable

Ownership Cost/Year

$6,400

Stable

Grand Cherokee: Refined Capability

The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee represents the refined final years of the WK2 generation—a platform that perfected the balance of on-road comfort and off-road capability. From commuting to trail running, the Grand Cherokee does it all competently.

We analyzed 985 listings to determine fair pricing and identify which configurations offer the best value for different use cases.

Trim Analysis

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trim Comparison
FeatureLaredoLimitedTrailhawkOverland
Price Range$22-28K$28-37K$37-45K$38-48K
Engine OptionsV6V6/V8V6/DieselV6/V8
Leather Seats
Air SuspensionOptional
Quadra-LiftOptional
Selec-Terrain
Best ForBudgetComfortOff-RoadLuxury

Market Pricing

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Market Price Distribution
Based on 985 active listings nationwide, December 2025

Reliability Data

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability by Component
Based on 2,300+ owner reports
WATCH

Capable All-Rounder

Pros

  • Excellent balance of comfort and capability
  • Strong V8 and diesel options available
  • Trailhawk is genuinely off-road capable
  • Refined highway driving experience
  • Strong towing capacity

Cons

  • Reliability below Toyota/Honda
  • Oil cooler issue on V6 engines
  • ZF transmission can be problematic
  • Air suspension repairs are expensive

Recommendation

The 2020 Grand Cherokee Limited with the V6 offers the best value for daily drivers. Trailhawk is worth the premium for actual off-road use. Verify the oil cooler housing issue has been addressed.

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