If you're in the market for a new mid-sized SUV, you've likely heard a lot of chatter about two popular options: the 2020 Jeep Wrangler and the Toyota 4Runner. Both are iconic SUVs, but which one is better suited to your needs? 
 
You deserve to drive a new SUV that has modern style, affordability, rugged power, and capability on its side. The Jacky Jones CDJR experts have compared the 2020 Jeep Wrangler and the 2020 Toyota 4Runner to help you decide which SUV is best for you. So check out our insights! Then swing into our family-owned dealership at 222 N.C. Highway 69 in Hayesville, NC, or give us a call at 828-565-1702 to learn more.

Drive Confidently in a Stylish New 2020 Jeep Wrangler SUV

The 2020 Jeep Wrangler is available in 12 trims, all of which offer 2-door and 4-door configurations. The 2020 Toyota 4Runner has only 8 trim options, and if you appreciate the iconic and sporty look of a 2-door SUV, you won't find it in the Toyota 4Runner lineup. 
 
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler also offers more versatility. It has multiple open-air options via a standard easy-to-remove soft top and available removable hardtop, one-touch power top, fold-down windshield, and removable doors. All of these features make the 2020 Jeep Wrangler a functional SUV to take off the beaten path and into an exciting outdoor adventure.

Invest in a Budget-Friendly New SUV

If you want more bang for your buck, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler can give it to you. The base model 4-door 2020 Jeep Wrangler has an MSRP starting at $31,795, while the base model 4-door 2020 Toyota 4Runner has an MSRP starting at $36,120. If you want the traditional 2-door 2020 Jeep Wrangler option, you can save even more. That vehicle starts at just $28,295! 
 
Even the highest trim levels are less expensive for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The premium 4-door 2020 Jeep Rubicon Recon has an MSRP starting at $46,880 while the 4-door 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro starts at $49,865.

Feel the Power of a New 2020 Jeep Wrangler's Fuel-Efficient High-Performance Engine

The base engine in the 2020 Jeep Wrangler is a 3.6L Pentastar® V6 that produces 285 HP, while the 2020 Toyota 4Runner's base engine is a 4.0L V6 engine that puts out only 270 HP. Additional upgraded powertrains for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler include: 

  • 3.6L Pentastar® V6 285 HP engine with eTorque 
  • 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 260 HP engine 
  • 2.0L Turbo 270 HP engine
  • 2.0L Turbo 270 HP engine with eTorque 
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler also has fuel efficiency on its side. A 2020 Jeep Wrangler with the base engine gets up to 17 city/25 highway MPG, while the 2020 Toyota 4Runner's base engine has up to 16 city/19 highway MPG. So if you're interested in extending your drive and minimizing your time at the gas pump, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler can make that happen.

Navigate the Toughest Terrains with a Roam-Anywhere Wrangler

Both the 2020 Toyota 4Runner and the 2020 Jeep Wrangler are marketed as off-road SUVS, but only the 2020 Jeep Wrangler has passed rigorous outdoor tests to earn the Trail Rated® badge. By exceeding the highest standards of durability and strength, the extremely capable 2020 Jeep Wrangler is trail rated for: 

  • Traction 
  • Water fording 
  • Maneuverability 
  • Articulation 
  • Ground clearance 
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler has three available 4X4 systems, so you can have impressive traction and full control in any terrain. Each 2020 Jeep Wrangler comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission and has an available 8-speed automatic transmission, while the 2020 Toyota 4Runner only offers two 4X4 systems and a five-speed automatic transmission. 
 
Clearly, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler is built for adventure, which is why the Texas Auto Writer's Association named it the Off-Road SUV of Texas for the tenth consecutive year!

Test Drive a New 2020 Jeep Wrangler at Jacky Jones CDJR in Hayesville, NC

 
We've given you a brief comparison, but to really feel the difference, stop by for a test drive. We've got a large selection of bold 2020 Jeep Wranglers, and we'd love to see you behind the wheel of one of them! Give Jacky Jones CDJR a call at 828-565-1702 to schedule a test drive or to learn more about our inventory, financing, or high-quality automotive services in Hayesville, NC.       Â