New Jeep Gladiator for Sale near Illinois

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 $33,918, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $32,375 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 stands out if you want a truck with real personality, open-air appeal, and strong off-road capability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.78/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Gladiator’s rugged design, off-road ability, and versatile character. Many also highlight its fun driving experience and the way it blends Jeep style with pickup usefulness.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years center on fuel economy, ride quality, and value, along with safety features that are more fully equipped on higher trims.

32.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Gladiator models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Gladiator’s rugged character, off-road capability, and distinctive design. Expert reviews also point to its strong personality and versatile use as a truck and a Jeep.

• 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 the equipment you want.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.6% — 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 character and the model’s standard four-wheel-drive setup.
• Sport S: This is the best-value trim if you want forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability.
• Nighthawk: This trim adds a value-focused appearance and sits above the Sport S in the lineup.
• Willys: This trim adds rugged character and off-road-oriented equipment.
• Rubicon: This off-roader adds serious trail hardware for buyers who want maximum capability.
• Mojave: This desert runner adds off-road tuning and hardware aimed at high-speed desert driving.
• Mojave X: This trim adds leather seats, eight-way power-adjustable heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, upgraded interior materials, expanded infotainment features, a premium sound system, and plenty of standard equipment.
• Rubicon X: This trim adds leather seats and plenty of standard equipment.
• High Tide: This special edition adds a distinct appearance package.
• Big Bear: This California-only special edition adds a distinct appearance package.

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 choose from and often sit in the part of the market where pricing and equipment feel balanced. That usually makes them easier starting points when you want both selection and value.

What is the Jeep Gladiator's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while the smallest change appears in the 2023 model year. That pattern gives you more room to find a better entry point on recent inventory.

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 2025 Gladiator includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and an adaptive cruise control system with full-stop capability.

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 −15.05% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.99%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,908. The Jeep Gladiator offers a distinctive open-air driving experience that sets it apart 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. It includes 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.