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Jeep Models With the Strongest Long-Run Appreciation

These Jeep models have gained the most value over the long run, ranked by each model's gain per year since the first US sale its value is computed from. Every market value is backed by real sold prices, not estimates or speculation.

Data: DriveIndex, 287,000+ verified completed auction sales across 10,800+ cars from 25 sources; values recomputed Oct 18, 2026, latest verified sale Oct 18, 2026. Methodology

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Jeep Models With the Strongest Long-Run Appreciation (9)

Market values from verified auction sales · click any car for its full price history, projection, and Value Signal.

1983 Jeep Wagoneer LimitedTOP PICK
1983 Jeep Wagoneer Limited
$27,177+5.6%/yr since 2016
1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
$33,800+1.8%/yr since 2014
1977 Jeep CJ-5
1977 Jeep CJ-5
$19,445+1.2%/yr since 2015
1985 Jeep CJ-7
1985 Jeep CJ-7
$33,884+0.9%/yr since 2008
1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport
1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport
$17,875+0.7%/yr since 2018
2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic
2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic
$21,965+0.7%/yr since 2020
1983 Jeep CJ-7
1983 Jeep CJ-7
$24,446+0.0%/yr since 2007
1981 Jeep CJ-5
1981 Jeep CJ-5
$34,362−0.1%/yr since 2016
2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
$27,150−0.6%/yr since 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Which car leads the Jeep Models With the Strongest Long-Run Appreciation list?

The 1983 Jeep Wagoneer Limited currently ranks first, gaining 5.6% per year since 2016, based on verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex.

What do the cars on this list cost?

Market values across these 9 cars range from $17,875 to $34,362. Every value is computed from real sold prices (never estimates) and is recomputed twice a day as new auction results land.

Where does the data come from?

Every market value is backed by real sold prices aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces, never estimates or speculation. Read how values are computed on the DriveIndex methodology page.

How often is this page updated?

Daily. New auction results are collected every day and values are recomputed twice a day, so this list of 9 cars re-ranks automatically.

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