A 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK averages $18,999 today, with most selling between $16,338 and $24,947. ForCar prices the Jeep Wrangler JK from real US listings across 11 model years ($6,500–$19,900) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2013 Jeep Wrangler JK still asks 79% of what a 2018 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 74 suvs we price, that ranks #7, above the 50% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−62.9%), after which losses ease to about 39% a year. Mileage costs it 24%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 148 listings.
Jeep Wrangler JK value by year
What a Jeep Wrangler JK is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $16,338 | $24,947 | 88 | |
| 2017 | $17,500 | $28,500 | 4 | |
| 2016 | $6,500 | $20,495 | 4 | |
| 2015 | $9,000 | $22,900 | 7 | |
| 2014 | $6,500 | $19,800 | 7 | |
| 2013 | $14,000 | $54,900 | 4 | |
| 2012 | $10,500 | $20,000 | 3 | |
| 2011 | $5,590 | $11,495 | 10 | |
| 2010 | $5,000 | $14,000 | 3 | |
| 2008 | $6,500 | $13,500 | 3 | |
| 2007 | $5,000 | $11,900 | 15 |
How the Jeep Wrangler JK depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Jeep Wrangler JK loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Jeep Wrangler JK averages $18,999; a 11-year-older one runs about $8,500 — roughly 55% lost over 11 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Jeep Wrangler JK hold value better than its rivals?
Every suv we price, ranked by how much of its 2018 price a 2013 car still asks. Higher is better — the Jeep Wrangler JK sits at #7 of 74, against a class median of 50%.
The Jeep Wrangler JK market right now
What the market asks for a Jeep Wrangler JK at each model year — the median of 299 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Jeep Wrangler JK value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Jeep Wrangler JK is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Jeep Wrangler JK about 24% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Jeep Wrangler JK has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK: a dealer trade-in offer is around $16,338, selling private-party nets about $18,999, and a lot asks near $24,947 — a $8,609 spread on the same car.
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Jeep Wrangler JK value FAQ
How much is a Jeep Wrangler JK worth?
A 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK averages $18,999 today (roughly $16,338–$24,947). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Jeep Wrangler JK value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Jeep Wrangler JK value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Jeep Wrangler JK from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Jeep Wrangler JK year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Jeep Wrangler JK Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Jeep Wrangler JKs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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