New Jeep Wrangler for Sale nearHickory, NC

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 $25,559, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $24,876 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 Wrangler a good car?

Yes — the Jeep Wrangler is a strong choice if you want a vehicle with a clear identity and a loyal owner base. The all-generations owner rating is 4.55/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Wrangler for its off-road capability, rugged design, and fun driving experience. They also value its iconic styling and customization potential.

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

The main trade-offs called out in recent expert reviews are poor fuel economy, noisy cabins, and cramped back seats.

34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jeep Wrangler models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Wrangler for its rugged character, off-road ability, and fun driving experience. Expert reviews also highlight its distinctive design and strong capability.

• Owners rate the Jeep Wrangler between 4.0 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 condition carefully and focusing on well-documented examples with clean history reports.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.6% — 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: Sport S and above add adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking, while Rubicon X adds blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and high-beam assist.
• Infotainment: A 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard, along with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability.

Which Jeep Wrangler trim should I buy?

The 2026 Jeep Wrangler offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry trim keeps the Wrangler’s rugged character and serves as the starting point for the lineup.
• Sport S: This trim adds adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking, making it the best-value choice for buyers who want more everyday convenience.
• Willys: This trim adds a more distinctive appearance and sits above the Sport S in the lineup.
• Rubicon: This trim adds the Wrangler’s more trail-focused hardware and capability.
• Rubicon X: This trim adds blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and high-beam assist.
• Willys ’41: This special edition adds a unique army-green look with matching painted wheels and a ’41 hood graphic.
• 85th Anniversary Edition: This four-door-only edition adds a commemorative special-edition treatment.
• Sahara: This four-door-only trim adds a more upscale take on the Wrangler formula.
• Willys 392: This four-door-only model adds V8 power.
• Moab 392: This four-door-only model adds V8 power and a special-edition off-road focus.

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 be popular because they give you a broad mix of pricing, availability, and feature content. More listings also make it easier to compare trims and find the right condition and equipment level.

What is the Jeep Wrangler's resale value?

Most model years in the Wrangler lineup are showing lower prices than they were a year ago, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while older examples are also moving down at a steadier pace. That pattern gives you a broad set of options if you want to shop for a lower entry price.

The 2023, 2014, and 2015 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 2026, Jeep includes a driver-assistance suite with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and high-beam assist.

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 −17.33% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.17%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2021 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,076. The Jeep Wrangler offers a distinctive open-air, body-on-frame character that has made it a long-running icon.

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.
• 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.
• Safety: Jeep includes little beyond federally mandated safety features as standard equipment, so pretty much any advanced safety tech comes at a price.
• Starting price: At the time of writing, 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.

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

Compare 2026 Jeep Wrangler Trims

The Wrangler lineup offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to rugged off-roaders, all equipped with 4WD.

• Starting at $34,601
• Best MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 23 hwy
• 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 is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly option without sacrificing essential features.

• Avg. market price: $34,601 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 23 hwy
• Inventory: 406 listings
• View Sport 2-Door 4WD listings

Sport 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport 4-Door is the pick for shoppers who want a spacious family vehicle without losing the Wrangler's ruggedness.

• Avg. market price: $40,100 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 22 hwy
• Inventory: 680 listings
• View Sport 4-Door 4WD listings

Sport S 2-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport S 2-Door is the pick for shoppers who want added features without a significant price jump.

• Avg. market price: $38,037 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 23 hwy
• Inventory: 392 listings
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Sport S 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sport S 4-Door is the pick for shoppers who want a versatile vehicle for both city driving and off-road adventures.

• Avg. market price: $41,950 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 16 city / 22 hwy
• Inventory: 1,340 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Willys 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Willys is the pick for shoppers who want a rugged look with off-road capabilities without the highest price tag.

• Avg. market price: $46,940 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 22 hwy
• Inventory: 649 listings
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Sahara 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Sahara is the pick for shoppers who want a stylish ride with added comfort features for daily driving.

• Avg. market price: $45,541 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 22 hwy
• Inventory: 1,488 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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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: $46,636 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 16 city / 22 hwy
• Inventory: 1,828 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Rubicon X 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Rubicon X is the pick for shoppers who want the ultimate luxury off-roading experience with premium features.

• Avg. market price: $59,303 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 18 city / 23 hwy
• Inventory: 306 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Rubicon 4-Door 4WD

With 1,828 active listings, the Rubicon 4-Door 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Sport 2-Door 4WD

At $34,601 avg market price — below the lineup median of $43,745 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — Sport 2-Door 4WD

With an impressive 20/23 MPG, the Sport 2-Door 4WD is the most fuel-efficient option in the lineup.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 12, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.