Used Jeep Gladiator for Sale nearRapid City, SD

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 $33,847, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $32,372 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 praise for its rugged design, off-road capability, and open-air personality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.78/5 across every model year in the data. Owners also consistently highlight its versatility, fun driving character, and blend of truck utility with Jeep style. Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2024 models among the highest across all years. The trade-offs most often called out are poor fuel economy, a firmer ride, and safety features that are concentrated on higher trims. 34.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Gladiator models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Gladiator for its ruggedness, off-road capability, and distinctive design. Expert reviews also reinforce its strong character, especially when you want a truck that feels adventurous and versatile.

• Owners rate the Jeep Gladiator between 4.2 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service 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 87.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: 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.
• Infotainment: 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.
• Fuel efficiency: According to the EPA, every version of the Gladiator should get 19 mpg combined, but during our test drive, the Mojave returned 16.2 mpg over nearly 275 miles of driving.

Which Jeep Gladiator trim should I buy?

The 2025 Jeep Gladiator offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry trim brings the Gladiator’s core open-air truck formula, and it suits you if you want the model’s basic capability and character.
• Sport S: This trim adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• Nighthawk: This value-rich trim adds a more distinctive take on the Gladiator lineup.
• Willys: This trim adds a rugged off-road focus.
• Rubicon: This off-roader adds serious trail hardware for buyers who want stronger off-road capability.
• Mojave: This desert runner adds off-road tuning and capability for high-speed desert driving.
• Mojave X: This trim adds leather seats, plenty of standard equipment, 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: This trim adds leather seats and plenty of standard equipment.
• High Tide: This special edition adds a distinct appearance and character.
• Big Bear: This California-only special edition adds a distinct appearance and character.

What Jeep Gladiator do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and conditions. That usually makes it easier to find a used Gladiator that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Jeep Gladiator's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the smaller changes in the older years suggest steadier pricing there. Overall, the pattern points to more attractive entry points for used buyers across several 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

The Gladiator has forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability on the Sport S and above. 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 −14.32% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.87%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,841. The Jeep Gladiator offers a distinctive open-air, adventure-first character that makes it stand out from conventional midsize pickups.

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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.