Used Jeep Wrangler for Sale nearHale Center, TX

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

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

The Jeep Wrangler's current nationwide average price is $25,232, and its lowest point over the past year was $24,819. 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 Wrangler a good car?

Yes — the Jeep Wrangler is a strong choice if you want a vehicle with a distinctive personality and serious off-road appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its off-road capability, rugged design, and fun driving experience, and many also value its iconic styling and customization potential. Expert reviews also point to the Wrangler’s recognizable character and open-air versatility as recurring strengths.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years center on ride quality, handling, and highway noise, along with fuel economy and everyday comfort. 31.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Wrangler models reliable?

Owners across the model years consistently praise the Wrangler’s rugged design, off-road capability, and fun driving experience. Expert reviews also repeatedly highlight its strong character, customization potential, and trail-ready hardware.

• Owners rate the Jeep Wrangler between 4 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 condition carefully, since older examples can show more wear from hard use and accident history.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2019 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking on the Sport S trim, with blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and high-beam assist becoming standard at the Rubicon X trim level.
• Infotainment: a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
• Fuel efficiency: a Wrangler with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine is the most fuel-efficient, with an EPA combined rating of 21 mpg in both the two- and four-door body styles.

Which Jeep Wrangler trim should I buy?

The 2026 Jeep Wrangler offers these trims:

• Sport: the entry point, with the Wrangler’s core open-air, trail-ready character and the broadest starting point for shoppers who want the model’s basic formula.
• Sport S: adds adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking, making it the best-value trim for buyers who want more everyday convenience and safety equipment.
• Willys: adds a more distinctive appearance and a stronger adventure-focused personality.
• Sahara: a four-door-only trim that adds a more upscale, comfort-oriented take on the Wrangler.
• Rubicon: adds serious off-road hardware and is the trim to choose if trail capability is your priority.
• Rubicon X: adds the most advanced safety equipment in the lineup, including blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and high-beam assist.
• Willys ’41: a four-door-only special edition with unique army-green styling, matching painted wheels, and a ’41 hood graphic.
• 85th Anniversary Edition: a four-door-only special edition.
• Willys 392: a four-door-only special edition.
• Moab 392: a four-door-only special edition.

What Jeep Wrangler do most buyers choose?

The Jeep Wrangler years with the most listings are 2021, 2022, and 2019.

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of availability, pricing, and familiar Wrangler features. More listings also give you more room to compare trims, colors, and condition.

What is the Jeep Wrangler's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room to find value. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older ones show smaller declines. That pattern suggests recent Wranglers have softened more quickly than earlier examples.

The 2023, 2015, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Jeep Wrangler safe?

• 2026: 3/10
• 2025: 4/10
• 2024: 5/10
• 2023: 6/10
• 2022: 2/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 8/10
• 2018: 4/10
• 2016: 3/10
• 2015: 4/10
• 2014: 3/10

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −16.21% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2021 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,120. The Jeep Wrangler offers iconic styling and a highly customizable, open-air driving experience that few SUVs can match.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Jeep Wrangler has a powertrain for everyone, offering the stalwart Pentastar 3.6-liter V6, a more efficient 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo, and a powerful 6.4-liter Hemi V8, and the four-cylinder returns an EPA combined rating of 21 mpg in both the two- and four-door body styles.
• Tech: A 12.3-inch touchscreen is standard, backed by wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and the Trails Offroad app is included with a two-year free trial.
• Safety: Adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking become standard on the Sport S trim, while blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and high-beam assist become standard at the Rubicon X trim level.
• Starting price: The base two-door Sport model was priced at $34,227 without options.

If you're buying used today, the 2021 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 Wrangler compare to the 2021 Ford Bronco?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Jeep Wrangler:

• Pros: Excellent off-road capability, Stylish design, Multiple powertrain options.
• Cons: Lacking curtain airbags, 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 Wrangler 7.7/10 and the 2021 Ford Bronco 8/10. The Wrangler brings more listings and a lower average used price, while the Bronco counters with a higher safety share and a better ride. Both are strong off-road choices, but the Wrangler gives you more powertrain variety and a much larger used inventory to shop from.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

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

Compare 2027 Jeep Wrangler Trims

The 2027 Jeep Wrangler offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to fully equipped off-roaders, all featuring 4WD.

• Starting at $64,764
• Most Popular: Rubicon 4-Door 4WD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

Sport 2-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport 2-Door 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly entry into the Wrangler lineup without paying for extra features.

• Avg. market price: $70,380 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 415 listings
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Sport S 2-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport S 2-Door 4WD is ideal for those seeking adventure-ready features without the higher price of larger trims.

• Avg. market price: $70,380 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 409 listings
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Sport 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport 4-Door 4WD is perfect for families wanting a versatile SUV that maintains off-road capability without breaking the bank.

• Avg. market price: $70,380 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 712 listings
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Sport S 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport S 4-Door 4WD is for shoppers who want a well-equipped off-roader with modern tech features without going to the top of the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $70,380 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 1,371 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Willys 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Willys 4-Door 4WD is suited for those who want a rugged look and added features without stepping up to the more expensive trims.

• Avg. market price: $70,380 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 702 listings
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Rubicon 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Rubicon is the pick for shoppers who want serious off-road capability without stepping up to the Rubicon X. It's also the most popular trim in the lineup by a wide margin.

• Avg. market price: $70,380 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 2,083 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Sahara 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sahara 4-Door 4WD is for buyers who want a comfortable ride with tech features, making it a great choice for daily driving and weekend adventures.

• Avg. market price: $64,764 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 1,992 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Rubicon X 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Rubicon X 4-Door 4WD is designed for serious off-road enthusiasts who want the ultimate in capability and luxury features.

• Avg. market price: $75,995 (updated weekly)
• Inventory: 349 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Rubicon 4-Door 4WD

With 2,083 active listings, the Rubicon 4-Door 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Sahara 4-Door 4WD

At $64,764 avg market price — below the lineup median of $70,380 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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