Best Jeep Wrangler Sport Year to Buy
There is no single best Jeep Wrangler Sport year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 177 verified sales, the 2006 is the most affordable at $13,350. The 2000 trades most often (27 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 6 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 5, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 6 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Jeep Wrangler Sport Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Wrangler Sport | $24,197 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 2017 Wrangler Sport | $17,543 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 2015 Wrangler Sport | $17,358 | — | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 2014 Wrangler Sport | $15,349 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 2013 Wrangler Sport | $18,513 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 2012 Wrangler Sport | $15,876 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 2011 Wrangler Sport | $13,463No sale since Nov 2025 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 2010 Wrangler Sport | $15,750 | — | 3 · too few to rank | — |
| 2006 Wrangler Sport | $13,350 | — | 14 | — |
| 2005 Wrangler Sport | $24,700 | — | 9 · too few to rank | — |
| 2004 Wrangler Sport | $17,113 | — | 20 | — |
| 2003 Wrangler Sport | $17,275 | — | 14 | — |
| 2002 Wrangler Sport | $15,932No sale since Jan 2025 | — | 10 | — |
| 2001 Wrangler Sport | $17,636 | — | 18 | — |
| 2000 Wrangler Sport | $22,705 | — | 27 | — |
| 1999 Wrangler Sport | $12,198No sale since Mar 2026 | — | 9 · too few to rank | — |
| 1998 Wrangler Sport | $16,000No sale since Aug 2024 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1997 Wrangler Sport | $13,894 | — | 9 · 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.
Which Wrangler Sport year is appreciating?
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Best Jeep Wrangler Sport Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Jeep Wrangler Sport year to buy?
There is no single best Jeep Wrangler Sport year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 177 verified sales, the 2006 is the most affordable at $13,350. The 2000 trades most often (27 verified sales). 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 Wrangler Sport year is the cheapest?
The 2006 Jeep Wrangler Sport is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $13,350. The most valuable is the 2000, at $22,705.
How much is a Jeep Wrangler Sport worth?
Depending on the model year, a Jeep Wrangler Sport is worth from $13,350 to $22,705 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 Wrangler Sport 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.