Used Jeep Gladiator for Sale nearCedar Rapids, IA

How much does the Jeep Gladiator cost in today's market?

Used Jeep Gladiator prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Jeep Gladiator's current nationwide average price is $33,003, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $32,332 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Jeep Gladiator a good car?

Yes — the Jeep Gladiator earns strong owner approval across the lineup, and its appeal is anchored by a distinctive open-air, rugged personality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its off-road capability, rugged design, and fun-to-drive character. They also highlight the blend of technology and toughness, along with the Gladiator’s versatile truck-and-Jeep personality.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy, ride quality, handling, and everyday refinement, especially in recent expert-tested versions. 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Gladiator models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Jeep Gladiator for its rugged style, off-road capability, and distinctive design. Expert reviews also point to its strong personality and versatile open-air character.

• Owners rate the Jeep Gladiator between 4.2 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking maintenance history, verifying condition, and focusing on well-kept examples with clean records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability
• Infotainment: Uconnect 5 infotainment system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 19 mpg combined

Which Jeep Gladiator trim should I buy?

The 2025 Jeep Gladiator offers these trims:

• Sport: the entry trim with the Gladiator’s core open-air truck character and the Sport trim’s favorable towing and payload bragging rights.
• Sport S: adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability, making it the value-focused safety step-up.
• Nighthawk: a value-rich trim that adds more personality while staying close to the Gladiator’s core formula.
• Willys: the rugged choice for buyers who want a more trail-ready look and feel.
• Rubicon: the off-roader for shoppers who want the Gladiator’s serious trail hardware.
• Mojave: the desert runner of the lineup, aimed at buyers who want off-road tuning for high-speed terrain.
• Mojave X: adds leather seats and plenty of standard equipment, plus comfort and convenience upgrades like eight-way power-adjustable heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, upgraded interior materials, expanded infotainment features, leather upholstery, and a premium sound system.
• Rubicon X: adds leather seats and plenty of standard equipment for buyers who want a more upscale Rubicon.
• High Tide: a special edition with its own distinct character.
• Big Bear: a California-only special edition.
• Willys ’41 Buzz: a limited-edition, military-inspired special model.

What Jeep Gladiator do most buyers choose?

The Jeep Gladiator years with the most listings are 2022, 2021, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and condition. They also sit in the sweet spot where used pricing and deal availability often line up well for shoppers.

What is the Jeep Gladiator's resale value?

Prices are down across every model year shown, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are in the newer and higher-priced years, while the smaller declines in the older years suggest steadier pricing there. Overall, the table points to a market that has softened enough to create opportunities for buyers across multiple model years.

The 2023, 2021, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Jeep Gladiator safe?

• 2025: 3/10
• 2024: 6/10
• 2023: 4/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 6/10

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Jeep Gladiator now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −13.63% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.02%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,043. The Jeep Gladiator offers a distinctive open-air, truck-like driving experience that stands out in the midsize segment.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Jeep offers a single powertrain for the 2025 Gladiator, so we hope you like it. The tried and true Chrysler Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 engine generates 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, and uses an eight-speed automatic transmission to power the wheels.
• Tech: Every 2025 Gladiator has a Uconnect 5 infotainment system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and eight stereo speakers.
• Safety: Starting with the Sport S, the Gladiator has forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and an adaptive cruise control system with full-stop capability.
• Starting price: Base prices range from $38,695 to $61,695 plus a $1,995 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2021 Jeep Gladiator compare to the 2021 Ford Bronco?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Jeep Gladiator:

• Pros: Stylish design, Manual transmission available, Fun to drive.
• Cons: Poor fuel economy, Poor ride quality, Poor handling.

2021 Ford Bronco:

• Pros: Excellent off-road capability, Stylish design, Great ride quality.
• Cons: Poor fuel economy, Noisy, Stereo is lacking.

Our experts score the 2021 Jeep Gladiator 7.2/10 and the 2021 Ford Bronco 8/10. The Bronco earns the higher score and brings stronger ride quality, while the Gladiator counters with a manual transmission and a fun-to-drive character. Both share poor fuel economy, but the Gladiator’s handling and ride quality are called out more directly, while the Bronco’s drawbacks center on noise and the stereo.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.