Based on 41 active Wrangler listings

1998 Jeep Wrangler prices in the U.S.

median pre-owned asking price
$8,999 ↑ $812 · 30d

The median pre-owned asking price for a 1998 Jeep Wrangler in the U.S. is $8,999 based on 41 active listings.

As of September 9, 2026, the median asking price for a used 1998 Jeep Wrangler in the U.S. is $8,999, based on 41 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.

◷ Updated September 9, 2026 ▤ 41 active dealer listings, refreshed daily ⛭ Generation: TJ · 1997–2006

1998 Jeep Wrangler — a typically priced live listing
1998 · live listing photo

Typical: $7,000–$12,500 — the middle half of 41 asking prices

Median $8,999
$4,860 low $19K high

Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% (payment-priced ads, typos, salvage) so outliers don't distort it.

What moves the price on a 1998 Jeep Wrangler

The $7,000–$12,500 typical range isn't randomness — two factors explain most of it:

Location
Biggest factor
up to $6,150

The same car typically asks $6,800 in Georgia but $12,950 in North Carolina.

Trim
up to $4,360

The Sport typically asks $8,390, while the Sahara asks $12,750 — same year, same market.

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Trim
Location
Estimated fair asking price · SE
$9,874
at typical mileage, nationwide
Fair range
$7,684$12,041
Matching listings
17 in the U.S.

Modelled from 17 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. Not a formal appraisal.

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10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$176
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $987 down
Amount financed
$8,887
Total interest
$1,673

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

1998 Jeep Wrangler: price by trim

Trim Based on Median price Typical range Where it sits
SE 17 listings $9,874 $7,684–$12K
Sport 16 listings $8,390 $6,999–$10K
Sahara 8 listings $12,750 $8,495–$17K

Based on a small number of listings per trim — medians are indicative, not definitive.

Live 1998 Jeep Wrangler listings, priced by VIN

Delta vs typical Median $8,999

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$8,999
Pre-owned median (41)
142,824
Average mileage

Price history

Median asking price by month · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)

The median listing price for a 1998 Jeep Wrangler is $8,999 (September 2026) — down 21.1% from $11,400 in August 2025.

$10K $15K Aug ’25 Dec ’25 Mar ’26 Jun ’26 Sep ’26
Monthly price table
Month Median price Typical range Vehicles listed
September 2026 $8,999 $7,327–$13K 17
August 2026 $8,324 $6,325–$11K 43
July 2026 $8,500 $6,800–$10K 45
June 2026 $8,995 $7,500–$11K 41
May 2026 $7,998 $6,500–$9,995 29
April 2026 $8,998 $6,475–$10K 28
March 2026 $8,398 $6,469–$11K 30
February 2026 $9,991 $7,992–$11K 27
January 2026 $8,894 $6,748–$9,996 20
December 2025 $10,735 $8,799–$12K 14
November 2025 $7,995 $7,050–$9,948 19
October 2025 $9,992 $9,042–$11K 14
August 2025 $11,400 $8,140–$17K 10

1998 Jeep Wrangler prices by state

Arizona — 2 active listings California — 2 active listings Colorado — 2 active listings Florida — 3 active listings Georgia — 2 active listings Illinois — 2 active listings Kansas — 2 active listings Kentucky — 1 active listings North Carolina — 3 active listings New Jersey — 1 active listings Ohio — 1 active listings Oregon — 3 active listings Pennsylvania — 2 active listings Tennessee — 5 listed this year, none active right now Texas — 3 active listings Virginia — 1 active listings 2California — 2 active listings 2Colorado — 2 active listings 3Florida — 3 active listings 2Georgia — 2 active listings 2Illinois — 2 active listings 3North Carolina — 3 active listings 3Oregon — 3 active listings 3Texas — 3 active listings
Numbers = active listings in the busiest states; blue states have inventory now
State Typical price Listed this year Active now
Florida $8,220 20 3 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
Texas $8,991 13 3 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
California $9,748 12 2 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
Illinois $9,747 10 2 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
Colorado $8,992 8 2 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
Oregon $10,785 8 3 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
Pennsylvania $8,742 8 2 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
Georgia $6,800 7 2 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
Arizona $9,650 6 2 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
Kansas $9,646 6 2 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
Virginia $6,870 6 1 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
Kentucky $9,074 5 1 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
North Carolina $12,950 5 3 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
New Jersey $8,995 5 1 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
Ohio $8,792 5 1 Shop 1997–1999 nearby →
Tennessee $8,987 5 0

Listed this year counts every 1998 Jeep Wrangler first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.

Factory configurations of the 1998 Jeep Wrangler

8 factory configurations left the plant as a 1998 Jeep Wrangler — the most common are below, each decoded into its own build sheet from the VIN pattern.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do 1998 Jeep Wrangler prices range from $4,860 to $19,358?

The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $7,000 and $12,500 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.

Is $10,099 a good price for a 1998 Jeep Wrangler?

$10,099 is the market average as of September 9, 2026. Anything meaningfully below the $8,999 median is priced to move — but always compare within the same trim and mileage band, since those two factors drive most of the spread.

How many 1998 Jeep Wrangler are for sale right now?

41 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.

How we calculate these prices

We track 41 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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