Best Jeep CJ-5 Year to Buy
There is no single best Jeep CJ-5 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 123 verified sales, the 1973 is the most affordable at $13,499. The 1980 trades most often (19 verified sales). No sale since Nov 9, 2024, so the 1973's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 3, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Jeep CJ-5 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 CJ-5 | $19,936 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1982 CJ-5 | $18,750No comparable sale since Apr 2022 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 1981 CJ-5 | $17,568No sale since Feb 2026 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1980 CJ-5 | $14,417No comparable sale since Aug 2025 | — | 19 | — |
| 1979 CJ-5 | $21,063No comparable sale since Jan 2026 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1978 CJ-5 | $16,425No sale since Nov 2025 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1977 CJ-5 | $21,230 | — | 13 | — |
| 1976 CJ-5 | $12,800 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1975 CJ-5 | $13,969 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1974 CJ-5 | $23,400No comparable sale since Jul 2024 | — | 9 · too few to rank | — |
| 1973 CJ-5 | $13,499No sale since Nov 2024 | — | 11 | — |
| 1971 CJ-5 | $18,037No sale since Feb 2026 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 1970 CJ-5 | $18,113No sale since Nov 2025 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 1968 CJ-5 | $16,025No sale since Mar 2026 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1967 CJ-5 | $12,015 | — | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 1965 CJ-5 | $14,950 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Jeep CJ-5 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Jeep CJ-5 year to buy?
There is no single best Jeep CJ-5 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 123 verified sales, the 1973 is the most affordable at $13,499. The 1980 trades most often (19 verified sales). No sale since Nov 9, 2024, so the 1973's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Jeep CJ-5 year is the cheapest?
The 1973 Jeep CJ-5 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $13,499. No sale since Nov 9, 2024, so the 1973's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1977, at $21,230.
How much is a Jeep CJ-5 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Jeep CJ-5 is worth from $13,499 to $21,230 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Jeep CJ-5 year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.