Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Jeep Cherokee is priced $5,525 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2013 Toyota Highlander, which is older by three model years. Also, the 2013 Highlander has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Cherokee, and it gets 3 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the Cherokee is slightly smaller than the Highlander. And finally, you'll seat two more passengers in the Toyota Highlander than in the Jeep Cherokee. Among similarities are the body structure and height.