Cheapest Jeep: Every New Jeep Ranked by Price, Plus Used Prices
The cheapest new Jeep is the 2026 Jeep Compass, which starts at $29,550 MSRP before destination. It is followed by the returning Cherokee Turbo Hybrid at $35,000 and the Wrangler at $36,035. Used, older Compass and Cherokee models have the lowest median asking prices in CarWhere's live listings, with eight-year-old examples around $13,000.
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Every new Jeep ranked by starting price
| Model | Starting MSRP (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Compass | $29,550 | 2.0L turbo four, 200 hp / 221 lb-ft; compact SUV |
| Jeep Cherokee | $35,000 | New Turbo Hybrid, 210 hp; returns for 2026 |
| Jeep Wrangler | $36,035 | Cheapest Wrangler configuration; 2-door and 4-door, 4x4 standard |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | $38,920 | Two-row midsize; 3.6L V6 or new 2.0L Hurricane 4 (324 hp) |
| Jeep Gladiator | $39,820 | Midsize pickup; 3.6L V6 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L | $40,920 | Three-row Grand Cherokee |
| Jeep Grand Wagoneer | $63,995 | Full-size; 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6, 420 hp |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | $65,200 | Battery-electric midsize SUV |
| Jeep Recon | $66,995 | Battery-electric, Trail Rated; 670 hp per Jeep |
Jeep.com starting prices for the base configuration of each model. Destination, options and dealer add-ons are extra; see dealer invoice price by model for what the dealer pays before you negotiate.
Cheapest Jeeps that go off-road
- Wrangler — the cheapest body-on-frame Jeep with solid axles and 4x4 standard. Trims and tops are explained in Wrangler Rubicon vs Sahara vs Willys.
- Compass Trailhawk — the least expensive Trail Rated route, on a compact crossover platform.
- Gladiator — the pickup version of the Wrangler; compare the two in Jeep Wrangler vs Gladiator.
Cheapest used Jeeps: median asking prices by age
| Model | 3 years old | 5 years old | 8 years old |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass | $22,578 (2023) | $16,590 (2021) | $13,410 (2018) |
| Cherokee | $23,880 (2023) | $18,985 (2021) | $12,900 (2018) |
| Grand Cherokee | $28,681 (2023) | $22,179 (2021) | $16,312 (2018) |
| Grand Cherokee L | $30,199 (2023) | $25,761 (2021) | — |
| Wrangler 4-door | $31,976 (2023) | — | — |
| Gladiator | $33,597 (2023) | $29,884 (2021) | — |
CarWhere live-listing depreciation study, data as of 2026-10-25. Model-level medians mix trims, drivetrains and mileage; “—” means too few listings for that age. The Cherokee was not built for 2024–2025, and the Wrangler row covers four-door models only.
Cheap to buy is not the same as cheap to own: check Compass years to avoid, Cherokee years to avoid, Renegade years to avoid and Jeep reliability by model before you shop, or browse the Jeep research hub.
Found a cheap Jeep? Check what it actually has
On an affordable Jeep the options make the difference — 4x4 system, engine, towing and cold-weather groups, tops and axles on a Wrangler. Check the exact factory options of the Jeep you are looking at before you buy. Enter the VIN on the Jeep build sheet page: the availability check is free, and you pay $9.99 only if detailed build data exists for that vehicle.
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FAQ
What is the cheapest Jeep?
The 2026 Jeep Compass, which jeep.com lists from $29,550 MSRP excluding destination. It is the only Jeep under $30,000; the next cheapest are the returning Cherokee ($35,000) and the Wrangler ($36,035).
What is the cheapest Jeep Wrangler?
Jeep lists the 2026 Wrangler from $36,035 MSRP, excluding destination. That price is for the least expensive configuration; four-door, hybrid 4xe, Rubicon and V8 versions cost considerably more.
Is the Jeep Renegade still sold?
No. The Renegade, which used to be the cheapest Jeep, left the U.S. lineup after the 2023 model year. Used Renegades are still common; check Renegade years to avoid before buying one.
What is the cheapest used Jeep?
In CarWhere’s live listings, older Compass and Cherokee models have the lowest median asking prices of the Jeeps we track — eight-year-old (2018) examples of both have median asking prices around $13,000. Condition and mileage move individual prices a lot.
Is the Jeep Compass a good first Jeep?
It is the most affordable way into a new Jeep and is available with 4x4, including the trail-oriented Trailhawk. It is a compact crossover, though, not a body-on-frame off-roader like the Wrangler; compare Compass reliability and years to avoid before buying used.
Sources
- Jeep — 2026 Compass (jeep.com) — starting at $29,550 MSRP; 221 lb-ft (read November 3, 2026)
- Jeep — 2026 Cherokee (jeep.com) — starting at $35,000 MSRP; 210 hp Turbo Hybrid; 3,500-lb towing
- Jeep — 2026 Wrangler (jeep.com) — starting at $36,035 MSRP
- Jeep — 2026 Grand Cherokee (jeep.com) — starting at $38,920 MSRP
- Jeep — 2026 Gladiator (jeep.com) — starting at $39,820 MSRP
- Jeep — 2026 Grand Cherokee L (jeep.com) — starting at $40,920 MSRP
- Jeep — 2026 Grand Wagoneer (jeep.com) — starting at $63,995 MSRP
- Jeep — Wagoneer S (jeep.com) — starting at $65,200 MSRP
- Jeep — 2026 Recon (jeep.com) — starting at $66,995 MSRP; 670 hp
- CarWhere — Car depreciation by model (live-listing study)
New-vehicle prices are jeep.com "starting at" MSRPs read November 3, 2026; they exclude destination, taxes, title and registration and can change with model-year updates. Used prices are median asking prices from CarWhere live listings, data as of 2026-10-25.
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