New 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 $32,641, and its nationwide low point over the past year was $32,319. 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 marks from owners across the lineup, and its distinctive open-air truck character is a big part of the appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Gladiator for its rugged design, off-road capability, and fun-to-drive personality. Many also like the way it blends Jeep styling with truck utility, along with the open-air experience that comes from removable doors and roof panels.

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

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy, ride quality, and handling, especially in recent expert-tested years. Pricing and trim packaging also come up often, since the most appealing configurations can push the truck into a higher price range.

36.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Gladiator models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Jeep Gladiator highly, and the reviews repeatedly point to its rugged personality, off-road capability, and distinctive design as major strengths. Expert testing also reinforces that the Gladiator delivers a unique blend of truck utility and 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 service history carefully and focusing on well-kept examples, since the truck’s appeal often depends on how it was used and maintained.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.9% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control are available starting with the Sport S trim level.
• Infotainment: The 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Uconnect 5, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: At 19 mpg combined, the Jeep Gladiator isn’t particularly fuel-efficient, but neither are its rivals.

Which Jeep Gladiator trim should I buy?

The 2026 Jeep Gladiator offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry trim starts the lineup and is the least expensive way into the Gladiator.
• Sport S: Adds forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control.
• Willys: Adds off-road-focused equipment and serves as the basis for the Rewind special edition.
• Sahara: Adds a more upscale appearance, quieter all-season tires for primarily pavement use, leather seats, and other comfort features.
• Mojave: Adds desert-focused capability and sits above the core comfort-oriented trims.
• Rubicon: Adds trail-focused hardware and is the basis for the Rockslide option package.
• 85th Anniversary Edition: Adds a distinctive special-edition look and plaid interior pattern.
• Willys ’41: Adds a heritage-themed appearance and lighter interior color treatment.
• Rewind: Adds retro styling, gold-accent wheels, off-road tires, gold-accent badges and recovery hooks, painted fender flares, steel rock rails, heated front seats, and Nappa leather.
• Shadow Ops: Adds a special-edition appearance.
• Mojave X: Adds top-end equipment and sits among the most expensive versions.
• Rubicon X: Adds top-end equipment and sits among the most expensive versions.

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, which can make it easier to find the right trim, color, and price. They also tend to sit in the sweet spot where used shoppers can balance availability with newer features and pricing.

What is the Jeep Gladiator's resale value?

Used Gladiator prices are moving lower across every model year shown, which creates better opportunities for shoppers. The biggest drops are in the newer and higher-priced years, while the smallest change appears in the most recent of the older model years listed. That pattern gives you more room to shop for value if you are flexible on year and trim.

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?

• 2026: 4/10
• 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 −13.99% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.83%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,628. The Jeep Gladiator offers a distinctive open-air personality that makes it feel unlike most midsize pickups.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model uses a 3.6-liter V6 with 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and one of four different part-time or full-time four-wheel-drive systems.
• Tech: The latest model includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a standard Off-Road Pages display.
• Safety: The latest model adds forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control starting with the Sport S trim level.
• Starting price: The latest model starts at $41,815.

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 expert score and brings stronger ride quality, while the Gladiator stands out for its manual transmission availability and fun-to-drive character. Both vehicles share poor fuel economy, but the Gladiator’s lower average used price and larger listing pool may make it easier to shop.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.