If you’ve had a look at our 2002 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer piece already, then you’ll already know that there’s quite a bit to differentiate the two, despite both models sharing the same body. But other than the addition of “grand” to the title, there’s an even bigger differentiator: price.

The Wagoneer starts at $59,995 (prices quoted include a steep-ish $2000 destination charge), while the Grand Wagoneer starts at a wince-inducing $88,995. That’s nearly $30,000 more than the standard model. And that’s not all, because the Grand Wagoneer Series III with all the bells and whistles is listed at $105,995 all-inclusive, climbing to $109,980 if selected with the Premium package!

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The strategy of the Grand Wagoneer, in particular, is a clear signal that the brand wants to go all out targeting (at least in regards to pricing) the likes of Cadillac’s Escalade, the BMW X7, and Mercedes-Benz GLS. Whether it’s actually worth hanging out in the same company remains to be seen.

The Grand Wagoneer starts much higher than the BMW X7 ($75,895), Mercedes-Benz GLS ($77,050) and the Caddy ($77,490). At the same time, other premium SUVs such as the Range Rover ($94,000) is still more expensive, but not by much.

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But the Grand Wagoneer promises to bring plenty of kit to the table, including power-retractable running-boards, 24-way power front seats, rear-seat entertainment with Amazon Fire TV for Auto, four-zone climate control, a premium McIntosh sound system with more speakers, nicer leather and premium wood finishes.

Although some of the exterior add-ons may seem a bit tacky, including perhaps a tad too much chrome and enough badges to identify itself from the International Space Station, the interior and options are right up there.

That’s not to say the Wagoneer isn’t well spec’d for what it is. Although it misses out on the interior screens and the premium materials of the Grand Wagoneer, the cheaper model still carries a lot of equipment. The Wagoneer Series II 4×2 is available for $69,995, and the more-equipped Series III 4×2 is $74,995. It’s pricier than both the Chevy Tahoe ($50,295 starting) or Ford Expedition ($51,690 starting), but even the base trims carry more options on paper.

Wagoneer is available in:  

  • Series III Premium (4×2 and 4×4) includes 22-inch wheels, 10.1-inch Uconnect touchscreen, McIntosh 19-speaker MX950 Entertainment System, front passenger screen, tri-zone climate control, Nappa leather-trimmed seats, Rear Seat Entertainment with dual 10.1-inch screens and Amazon Fire TV for Auto (4×4 only) and Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Group. Premium Group, including a tri-pane sunroof and power side steps, and Convenience Group, featuring Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist, 360-degree Surround View and Intersection Collision Assist are also included

  • Series III Off-road (4×4 only) includes Advanced All-Terrain Group, featuring 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires, two-speed transfer case, 3.92 rear axle ratio, chrome tow hooks, electronic limited slip differential, Quadra-Lift air suspension system, front suspension, fuel tank and transfer case skid plates and Select-Speed Control. Also included: 10.1-inch Uconnect touchscreen, 19-speaker MX950 Entertainment System, front passenger screen, tri-zone climate control, Nappa leather-trimmed seats, and Trailer Tow Group. Premium Group, including a tri-pane sunroof and power side steps, and Convenience Group, featuring Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist, 360-degree Surround View and Intersection Collision Assist are also included

  • Series II Premium (4×2 and 4×4) includes 22-inch wheels, 10.1-inch Uconnect touchscreen, 9-speaker Alpine audio system, front passenger screen, tri-zone climate control, Nappa leather seats, Rear Seat Entertainment with dual 10.1-inch screens and Amazon Fire TV for Auto (4×4 only), and Trailer Tow Group. Premium Group, including a tri-pane sunroof and Convenience Group, featuring Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist, 360-degree Surround View and head-up display are also included

  • Series II Standard (4×2 and 4×4) includes 20-inch wheels, 10.1-inch Uconnect touchscreen, 9-speaker Alpine audio system, tri-zone climate control, and Nappa leather bench seats

Grand Wagoneer is available in:

  • Series III includes unique 22-inch wheels, 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen, quad-zone control, Palermo quilted leather-trimmed seats, two-tone roof, front passenger display and Rear Seat Entertainment with dual 10.1-inch screens with Amazon Fire TV for Auto. The exclusive 1,375-watt McIntosh MX1375 Reference Entertainment System, front console cooler and premium color tinted glass, night vision, active drive assist, rear-seat monitoring camera and Trailer Tow Group are also included.

  • Series III includes 22-inch wheels, 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen, quad-zone control, Palermo quilted leather-trimmed seats, two-tone roof and front passenger display. The exclusive 1,375-watt McIntosh MX1375 Reference Entertainment System, front console cooler and premium color tinted glass, night vision, active drive assist, and rear-seat monitoring camera are also included.

  • Obsidian (summer 2021) includes 22-inch black wheels, 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen, quad-zone control, Palermo leather-trimmed seats, two-tone roof, front passenger display and Rear Seat Entertainment with dual 10.1-inch screens and Amazon Fire TV for Auto. The exclusive 1,375-watt McIntosh MX1375 Reference Entertainment System, front console cooler and premium color tinted glass, and Convenience Group, featuring night vision, active drive assist and rear-seat monitoring camera are also included.

  • Series II includes 22-inch wheels, 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen, quad-zone control, Palermo leather-trimmed seats, two-tone roof and front passenger display. Convenience Group, featuring night vision, active drive assist and rear-seat monitoring camera is also included.

  • Series I includes 20-inch wheels, 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen, McIntosh 19-speaker MX950 Entertainment System, quad-zone control, Nappa leather-trimmed seats, two-tone roof and front passenger display.

The cheapest Series I rear-wheel-drive Wagoneer ($59,995) isn’t available at launch, which means if you want to pick up a Wagoneer asap, you’re going to have to at least plump for the $69,995 Series II with two-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive is a $3000 option, available on models above the Series I. Four-wheel Drive is standard on the Grand Wagoneer. A two-speed transfer case is optional for cars equipped with four-wheel drive, as is an electronically-controlled limited-slip differential.

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Both Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer feature V8 engines. The Wagoneer gets a 5.7-liter hybrid with 392 hp (292 kW) and 404 lb-ft (548 Nm) of torque. The Grand Wagoneer features a 6.4-liter V8 with 471 hp (351 kW) and 455 lb-ft (617 Nm) of torque.

A total of seven pre-configured models are on offer. Right now, there is no option to self-configure your Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer. Both cars will start rolling out to dealerships in the second half of 2021.