Used 2025 Jeep Gladiator for Sale nearSanta Cruz, CA

How much does the 2025 Jeep Gladiator cost?

Prices have softened 13.94% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,155 listings available, which suggests solid inventory for shoppers comparing trims and prices.

Is the 2025 Jeep Gladiator a good car?

Yes — the 2025 Jeep Gladiator earns a 5/5 user rating and a 5.33/10 expert rating.

The model scores 7/10 across Look and feel and Form and function.

It stands out because it blends pickup-truck utility with open-air driving and serious off-road ability, and it is described as fun to drive and impressive off-road. That makes it a strong fit if you want something different from the usual midsize pickup formula and value the top-and-doors-off experience.

The trade-offs are clear: fuel economy is poor, towing and payload capacity are uncompetitive overall, and advanced safety features are not standard.

35.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 Jeep Gladiator reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Gladiator’s appeal is built around its unique open-air design and off-road focus, and the expert evaluation reinforces that it is meant to deliver a distinctive ownership experience rather than conventional truck refinement. The powertrain is described as tried and true, which supports confidence in the core mechanical setup.

Jeep also includes complimentary scheduled maintenance during the first two years of ownership, which helps reduce early ownership costs.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the Gladiator’s specialized character comes with compromises in efficiency, refinement, and everyday practicality.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Jeep Gladiator?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 96.1% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a vehicle history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the truck has been used off-road or modified. Focus on signs of wear in the suspension, tires, underbody, and interior, since this model’s appeal often comes from harder use than a typical commuter truck.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup ranges from the basic Sport to the value-rich Nighthawk, the Sport S, the Willys, the Rubicon off-roader, the Mojave desert runner, and the Mojave X and Rubicon X, which add leather seats and plenty of standard equipment. The base Sport is the one tied to the strongest towing and payload figures, while the more expensive trims lean harder into comfort, capability, or both.
• Powertrain: You get a single setup: a 3.6-liter V6 with 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel drive is standard, and the truck is tuned for off-road use more than quick highway passing.
• Safety package: Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability start with the Sport S. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is unavailable on the Sport and Nighthawk, and it is extra-cost on every other trim except the Mojave X and Rubicon X.
• Infotainment: Every Gladiator has a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and eight speakers. Navigation adds Jeep Connect services, a WiFi hotspot, Alexa Built-in, and integrated Off-Road Trail Guides.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA says every version should get 19 mpg combined, while a test truck returned 16.2 mpg over nearly 275 miles.

Which 2025 Jeep Gladiator trim should I buy?

The 2025 Jeep Gladiator is offered in 8 trim levels: Sport, Nighthawk, Sport S, Willys, Rubicon, Mojave, Mojave X, and Rubicon X.

Here's the short version:

• Sport: This is the entry point, and it is the trim tied to the Gladiator’s strongest towing and payload numbers. It makes sense if you want the core open-air Jeep truck experience and plan to keep the budget in check.
• Nighthawk: This value-oriented trim sits above the base model and is a good fit if you want a little more equipment without jumping straight to the pricier off-road or luxury-leaning versions.
• Sport S: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability.
• Willys: Choose this if you want a more rugged personality than the lower trims without going all the way to the most specialized models.
• Rubicon: This is the clear choice if off-road capability is your priority, since it is the lineup’s dedicated off-roader.
• Mojave: This is the desert-runner trim, aimed at buyers who want the most specialized off-road character in the lineup.
• Mojave X: This is the better-equipped Mojave, adding leather seats, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, upgraded interior materials, expanded infotainment features, a premium sound system, and other comfort upgrades.
• Rubicon X: This is the upscale Rubicon choice, adding leather seats and plenty of standard equipment for buyers who want capability with more comfort.

Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is unavailable on the Sport and Nighthawk, and it is extra-cost on every other trim except the Mojave X and Rubicon X.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Jeep Gladiator?

This is a moderate, selective-buyer market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 35.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,155 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 13.94% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 96.1% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $41,258, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Jeep Gladiator's resale value?

The current average of $41,258 sits slightly below last year's $47,939.

That softer pricing can help you buy more selectively now, but it also means future sellers may face a more competitive market if prices continue to normalize. The year’s current range suggests there is still meaningful spread between the lowest and highest asking prices, so condition and trim will matter a lot when it comes time to resell.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2025 Jeep Gladiator safe?

The 2025 Jeep Gladiator earns a four-star frontal-impact rating from NHTSA and a three-star rollover resistance rating, while IIHS results were incomplete and the side-impact test result was the only one to earn a Good rating.

It earns a 3/10 safety score from our experts.

The Gladiator is light on safety systems, and Jeep reserves some important driver-assistance features for higher trims. Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability start with the Sport S, while blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is unavailable on the Sport and Nighthawk and costs extra on most other trims.

That means you should pay close attention to the exact trim and option content on any used example, because safety equipment varies more than you might expect.

Should I buy a 2025 Jeep Gladiator or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 35.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 96.1% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 13.94% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It loses the manual transmission, adds special-edition models, and brings new paint colors and standard power windows and door locks on the Sport.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $38,160, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $41,258 average.
• It was updated with minor styling revisions, next-generation infotainment technology, added comfort and convenience features, and new range-topping trim levels.

The bottom line: If you want the current-year mix of updated equipment, special editions, and softer pricing, the 2025 is the better target. If your priority is spending less up front, the 2024 is the smarter value play, especially if you can find one with the features you want.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.