For the same model year, dealers ask 33 points more than private sellers; GA is the cheapest state at -18% and WA the priciest at +27%; a rear-wheel drive Liberty asks -10% against the median of its model year.
Jeep Liberty price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | 6 | |
| 2012 | 2.7× | 70 | |
| 2011 | 2.5× | 30 | |
| 2010 | — | 15 | |
| 2009 | — | 7 | |
| 2008 | — | 27 | |
| 2007 | — | 15 | |
| 2006 | 3× | 44 | |
| 2005 | — | 19 | |
| 2004 | 3× | 43 | |
| 2003 | — | 21 | |
| 2002 | — | 13 |
For the 2008 model year, the Jeep Liberty has a median asking price of $3,995; the Chrysler PT Cruiser asks $3,055 and the Mazda Tribute $4,000. Only the Mazda Tribute asks more.
Dealer or private seller
On the Jeep Liberty the dealer markup works out at 33% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 571 | -11.2% | $3,435 |
| Dealer | 327 | +22.2% | $4,885 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2012 Liberty, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 175–200k bands the asking price falls 56%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 22 | |
| 100–125k miles | 49 | |
| 125–150k miles | 64 | |
| 150–175k miles | 51 | |
| 175–200k miles | 11 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Jeep Liberty is drivetrain: RWD asks -10% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 594 | +6.0% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 65 | -10.4% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Jeep Liberty asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +27%, cheapest GA at -18% — 44 points apart, which on a $3,800 car is roughly $1,687.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 25 | |
| MA | 30 | |
| OH | 31 | |
| FL | 74 | |
| PA | 37 | |
| OR | 72 | |
| CA | 126 | |
| NY | 64 | |
| CO | 86 | |
| WA | 51 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Jeep Liberty cost?
The median asking price is $3,800 across 1,029 live listings. A 2002 asks about $4,800 and a 2013 about $3,400. The most listed year is 2012, at $4,450.
Is a used Liberty cheaper than a Chrysler PT Cruiser?
No. For the 2008 model year the Liberty has a median asking price of $3,995 and the Chrysler PT Cruiser $3,055, so the Liberty asks 31% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a Liberty from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 22.2% above and private sellers 11.2% below, a gap of about $1,486 on a 2012 at $4,450.
How much value does a Liberty lose per 25,000 miles?
About 18% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2012 Liberty, measured from the 75–100k band to the 175–200k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Jeep Liberty valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Liberty?
Of the states with enough listings, GA asks least at -17.8% against the national median, and WA most at +26.6%. On the typical $3,800 Liberty that spread is about $1,687.
Why do Liberty prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 44 listings of the 2006 Liberty, the priciest tenth asks 3× what the cheapest tenth does: $5,995 against $2,000.
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