Jeep Cost to Own
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Across 2 Jeep models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $37,712 for the Compass to $48,354 for the Grand Cherokee (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for every one, and the Compass is cheapest to fuel at $11,980.
Jeep models compared
5 years, 75,000 miles, bought new. Total = depreciation + fuel + national-average insurance ($6,410).
| Model | Depreciation | Fuel / energy | 5-yr total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass | $19,322 | $11,980 | $37,712 |
| Grand Cherokee | $27,786 | $14,158 | $48,354 |
| Wrangler | — | $15,984 | — |
— = no citable figure. Insurance varies by driver, location and coverage; see car insurance cost by state.
Jeep maintenance schedule
Jeep's published oil-change interval: per automatic oil change indicator; service within 500 miles of the 'Oil Change Required' message. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Jeep doesn't publish service prices.
Oil changes
Normal: Per automatic oil change indicator; service within 500 miles of the 'Oil Change Required' message. Never exceed 10,000 miles, 12 months (one year), or 350 engine hours, whichever comes first (2.0L, 3.6L, hybrid).
Severe or special conditions: Indicator adjusts for short trips, towing, temperature extremes and E85. Wrangler 6.4L: max 6,000 miles or 6 months; severe-duty (dusty/off-road/idle) oil change at 4,000 miles or 350 hours.
Source:
| Interval | Items | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Every oil change (per indicator) |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing (Gas) |
| Every 10,000 miles |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing (Gas) |
| Every 12,000 miles |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing (Gas) |
| Every 20,000 miles |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing (Gas) |
| Every 30,000 miles |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing (Gas) |
| Every 60,000 miles |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing (Gas) |
| Every 100,000 miles |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing (Gas) |
| Transfer case fluid |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing (Gas) |
| 10 years or 150,000 miles |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing (Gas) |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to own a Jeep?
Across 2 Jeep models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $37,712 for the Compass to $48,354 for the Grand Cherokee (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for every one, and the Compass is cheapest to fuel at $11,980.
Is Jeep maintenance expensive?
Jeep's published oil-change interval: per automatic oil change indicator; service within 500 miles of the 'Oil Change Required' message. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Jeep doesn't publish service prices.
Sources and method
Each model line follows the same formula as the model pages: depreciation from CarWhere’s used-market study, fuel from EPA ratings × EIA national prices, insurance from NAIC’s national average. Maintenance comes from the manufacturer’s own schedule.
- CarWhere car depreciation by model study — CarWhere Research (data as of 2026-10-25)
- Fuel economy data (vehicles.csv) — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
- Weekly U.S. retail gasoline and diesel prices — U.S. Energy Information Administration (week of November 2, 2026)
- Auto Insurance Database Report (average expenditure) — NAIC, via CarWhere state study (2023 data)
- 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing (Gas) — Jeep
- 2026 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual — Scheduled Servicing / Maintenance Plans — Jeep
- 2025 Jeep Compass Owner Handbook — Scheduled Servicing — Jeep