re: Comparing new 3rd Row SUVs: Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs. Kia Telluride vs. Chevy Traverse

Blondie drives a Yukon Denali too, I drive a demo, usually a Jeep Grand Cherokee(sometimes 2 row, sometimes 3 row L), both totally different vehicles, size & power. Gotta admit, from a value standpoint, whole lot easier to justify $40-50k'ish for the Jeep, than well over $80k for the GMC...

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I didn't vote. If you think it's better then a Highlander, 4runner, Cx90, Pilot, Lexus whatever you're mistaken.

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You're vote doesnt mean much does it?

Lexus\Toyota are good brands obviously but Kia has taken massive strides since COVID. To deny this is just putting your head in the sand

You're using an outdated mindset brethren.

The $40k price range does put me in some minivan ranges. I feel better about the cars that have slightly more features than the ones who are just bare bones features. It's not entirely a preference thing, I do feel that cars with the added features have a bit more thought put into building them. I could be totally wrong.

Highlander would be an awesome choice but I am having an incredibly hard time finding one in the area at our price point. Pilot as well, but that is in the same boat and I do not want to have to try and buy direct from the manufacturer just to pay more than what I want.

I also understand negotiating is harder than ever with everyone buying car well over sticker price. The cars I listed were all somewhat available in most areas within the state that I am willing to drive to and make the purchase within the day.

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Looking at Allstar Toyota BR. $48k MINIMUM for base model Highlander is robbery, and suckers are going to buy that without flinching.

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Pilot as well

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I bought a fully loaded pilot with AWD last year for about 48 out the door. I'm sure you can find something comfortably equipped in the low 40s. Or buy one or two years used CPO for even less.

The wife has a Cherokee L Summit reserve

It’s really nice. McIntosh stereo is a must

I think you could find a 2022 hemi v8 in that trim for around $40k. They were probably $60k new

So you really need a 3rd row? How often do you use it…

We went from a Tahoe to 2023 Acura rdx tech package AWD for the wife.

Sticker was $52k, we got for $42k
Certified pre owned , 2600 miles

Love the way it drives and handles, and pretty much a Honda.

20 yo daughter and 14 yo son fit in back fine

Only “issue” is 1/2 road trips a year that it’s a little tight. But for the money you save over the bigger ones, you could rent a van or something for that.

We just use my F150 if need be

Mrs. Parrothead has enjoyed our 23 Grand Highlander. Can't say much about the ones mentioned as I have no experience with them, but if you haven't checked out the Grand Highlander, could be worth looking at.

Side note, my mom drives an overland edition Grand Cherokee, and it is a really nice ride. Great features and overall quiet and smooth ride. If the L really is just the longer edition, that is probably the route I would go of the three.

Bad options

I like the look of the GMC Acadia’s. They are a little over $40k