For the same model year, dealers ask -20 points more than private sellers; NY is the cheapest state at -3% and CO the priciest at +41%.
Jeep Wrangler JK price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.6× | 45 | |
| 2015 | — | 7 | |
| 2013 | — | 5 | |
| 2011 | — | 8 | |
| 2010 | — | 5 | |
| 2008 | — | 5 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Jeep Wrangler JK the dealer markup works out at -20% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 78 | +6.9% | $19,526 |
| Private seller | 71 | +27.1% | $16,387 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2018 Wrangler JK, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 100–125k bands the asking price falls 27%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 24 | |
| 75–100k miles | 34 | |
| 100–125k miles | 20 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Jeep Wrangler JK asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is CO at +41%, cheapest NY at -3% — 45 points apart, which on a $18,350 car is roughly $8,184.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 14 | |
| WA | 29 | |
| FL | 17 | |
| OR | 14 | |
| CA | 23 | |
| CO | 18 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Jeep Wrangler JK cost?
The median asking price is $18,350 across 189 live listings. A 2008 asks about $9,500 and a 2018 about $18,999.
Is it cheaper to buy a Wrangler JK from a private seller?
No. For the same model year private sellers ask 20 points more than dealers.
How much value does a Wrangler JK lose per 25,000 miles?
About 14% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2018 Wrangler JK, measured from the 50–75k band to the 100–125k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Jeep Wrangler JK valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Wrangler JK?
Of the states with enough listings, NY asks least at -3.4% against the national median, and CO most at +41.2%. On the typical $18,350 Wrangler JK that spread is about $8,184.
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