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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee prices in the U.S.
$4,900
Median asking price
13 active listings · Updated October 8, 2026
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National price overview
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee listings span two distinct versions: the Laredo (typically $1,945–$5,060) and the Limited ($4,925–$8,495).
Combined asking price range
$2,995 – $6,995 All 13 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$4,900Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 8, 2026, the median asking price for a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the U.S. is $4,900, based on 13 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median asking price for a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the U.S. is $4,900 based on 13 active listings.
13 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 8, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$864.
Typical: $2,995–$6,995 — the middle half of 13 asking prices
Median $4,900
$1,087 low
$14K high
Why the wide range? 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee listings span two distinct versions: the Laredo (typically $1,945–$5,060) and the Limited ($4,925–$8,495). See price by trim. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$4,900
Pre-owned median (13)
173,820
Average mileage
What moves the price
Trim
The Laredo typically asks $2,995, while the Limited asks $5,997 — same year, same market.
Observed spread: up to $3,002About these price differences
The $2,995–$6,995 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Trim. These groups contain different vehicles.
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Trim
Estimated asking price · All trims
$4,900
$2,995
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$6,995
13 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 13 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $4,900
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Limited
$4,900
VIN 1J4GZ78Y1VC544126
at typical · vs all-listings median
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Laredo
$6,769
VIN 1J4GZ58S5VC706663
+$1,869 · vs all-listings median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: explore your market
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 13
Median asking price $4,900
Not enough national mileage bands to draw a reliable curve. Select a state to explore its available trim prices and mileage data.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: price by trim
United States · all states · October 8, 2026. Counts and prices below are national totals for each trim. The shared market filters update this table for your selected state and highlight your trim.
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo | 7 listings | $2,995 | $1,945–$5,060 | |
| Limited | 6 listings | $5,997 | $4,925–$8,495 |
Based on a small number of listings per trim — medians are indicative, not definitive.
Understand the differences
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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Limited 5.2L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1J4GZ78Y · year code V$4,999 Median asking price · U.S. 9 priced listings · October 4, 2026
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Laredo 5.2L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 1J4GX58Y · year code V41 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Laredo 4L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1J4FX58S · year code V421 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Limited 4L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1J4FX78S · year code V53 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Laredo 4L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1J4GZ58S · year code V$3,350 Median asking price · U.S. 11 priced listings · October 4, 2026
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Laredo 5.2L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1J4GZ58Y · year code V331 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Limited 4L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1J4GZ78S · year code V146 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Limited 5.2L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 1J4GX78Y · year code V29 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
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Price trend
View national price trend · all trims
Average price is down $592 since July 10.
Average asking price (USD) · national · all trims. Hover, tap or focus a point for its date and price.
Chart scale: $1,421–$9,784. On narrow screens, scroll the chart sideways to see the full period.
Daily average price table
| Date | Average asking price (USD) |
|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | $5,782 |
| October 7, 2026 | $5,782 |
| October 6, 2026 | $5,782 |
| October 5, 2026 | $5,782 |
| October 4, 2026 | $5,898 |
| October 3, 2026 | $5,898 |
| October 2, 2026 | $5,940 |
| October 1, 2026 | $5,982 |
| September 30, 2026 | $5,940 |
| September 29, 2026 | $5,940 |
| September 28, 2026 | $5,292 |
| September 27, 2026 | $5,292 |
| September 26, 2026 | $5,330 |
| September 25, 2026 | $5,435 |
| September 24, 2026 | $5,435 |
| September 23, 2026 | $4,776 |
| September 22, 2026 | $4,648 |
| September 21, 2026 | $5,405 |
| September 20, 2026 | $5,684 |
| September 19, 2026 | $5,891 |
| September 18, 2026 | $5,853 |
| September 17, 2026 | $5,914 |
| September 16, 2026 | $5,500 |
| September 15, 2026 | $5,500 |
| September 14, 2026 | $6,291 |
| September 13, 2026 | $6,291 |
| September 12, 2026 | $6,224 |
| September 11, 2026 | $6,791 |
| September 10, 2026 | $6,791 |
| September 9, 2026 | $6,646 |
| September 8, 2026 | $6,646 |
| September 7, 2026 | $6,664 |
| September 6, 2026 | $6,506 |
| September 5, 2026 | $6,506 |
| September 4, 2026 | $6,486 |
| September 3, 2026 | $6,402 |
| September 2, 2026 | $6,402 |
| September 1, 2026 | $6,587 |
| August 31, 2026 | $6,270 |
| August 30, 2026 | $6,270 |
| August 29, 2026 | $6,448 |
| August 28, 2026 | $5,984 |
| August 27, 2026 | $5,874 |
| August 26, 2026 | $5,998 |
| August 25, 2026 | $5,815 |
| August 24, 2026 | $6,431 |
| August 23, 2026 | $6,431 |
| August 22, 2026 | $6,431 |
| August 21, 2026 | $6,653 |
| August 20, 2026 | $6,703 |
| August 19, 2026 | $6,703 |
| August 18, 2026 | $7,234 |
| August 17, 2026 | $7,234 |
| August 16, 2026 | $8,974 |
| August 15, 2026 | $6,555 |
| August 14, 2026 | $6,266 |
| August 13, 2026 | $5,661 |
| August 12, 2026 | $5,476 |
| August 11, 2026 | $5,476 |
| August 10, 2026 | $5,255 |
| August 9, 2026 | $5,305 |
| August 8, 2026 | $5,305 |
| August 7, 2026 | $5,305 |
| August 6, 2026 | $5,380 |
| August 5, 2026 | $5,360 |
| August 4, 2026 | $3,830 |
| August 3, 2026 | $3,830 |
| August 2, 2026 | $3,312 |
| August 1, 2026 | $2,883 |
| July 31, 2026 | $3,312 |
| July 30, 2026 | $2,674 |
| July 29, 2026 | $2,231 |
| July 28, 2026 | $2,598 |
| July 27, 2026 | $3,046 |
| July 26, 2026 | $2,937 |
| July 25, 2026 | $2,721 |
| July 24, 2026 | $2,721 |
| July 23, 2026 | $3,224 |
| July 22, 2026 | $3,224 |
| July 21, 2026 | $3,224 |
| July 20, 2026 | $3,833 |
| July 19, 2026 | $3,833 |
| July 18, 2026 | $4,180 |
| July 17, 2026 | $4,770 |
| July 16, 2026 | $4,770 |
| July 15, 2026 | $4,770 |
| July 14, 2026 | $5,999 |
| July 13, 2026 | $5,999 |
| July 12, 2026 | $7,499 |
| July 11, 2026 | $7,499 |
| July 10, 2026 | $6,374 |
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Jeep Grand Cherokee years
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Typical asking price
$4,224
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2027 $50,995 Median
- 2026 $44,744 Median
- 2025 $36,736 Median
- 2024 $28,799 Median
- 2023 $28,985 Median
- 2022 $26,087 Median
- 2021 $22,500 Median
- 2020 $19,999 Median
- 2019 $17,995 Median
- 2018 $16,266 Median
- 2017 $14,313 Median
- 2016 $12,994 Median
- 2015 $11,896 Median
- 2014 $10,499 Median
- 2013 $9,000 Median
- 2012 $8,390 Median
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$53
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $300 down
Amount financed
$2,695
Total interest
$485
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee prices range from $1,087 to $14,348?
The spread is two different cars sharing one name. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee listings span two distinct versions: the Laredo (typically $1,945–$5,060) and the Limited ($4,925–$8,495). Within each version, mileage and options set where a specific car lands.
Is $5,782 a good price for a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
$5,782 is the market average as of October 8, 2026. The $4,900 median is a comparison point, not a deal rating. Compare the same trim and mileage band, and check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee are for sale right now?
13 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 13 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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