As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Jeep CJ-5 is actually worth $10,300 (fair range $9,000 to $11,500). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 178 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $12,000 — about 17% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of October 2026, the Jeep CJ-5 market has 506 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $12,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $6,500 and $18,500. Jeep CJ-5 prices have decreased 8.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $11,500 to $10,500.
The typical Jeep CJ-5 on the market has 30,117 miles. Listings spend an average of 129 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Jeep CJ-5 Pricing
A fair price for a Jeep CJ-5 in October 2026 is between $6,500 and $18,500 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $4,500 to $26,299 across 506 active listings.
Price Distribution (506 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$4,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$6,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$12,000
Typical market price
75th
$18,500
Above average / premium
90th
$26,299
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $14,320, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
140
$15,900
10,000 - 25,000 mi
56
$9,117
25,000 - 50,000 mi
59
$15,900
50,000 - 100,000 mi
91
$9,600
100,000 - 150,000 mi
48
$8,500
Over 150,000 mi
13
$5,500
Jeep CJ-5 Price Trends
Jeep CJ-5 prices have decreased 8.7% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $10,500 across 31 sales, down from $11,500 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Jeep CJ-5 prices are down 19.2% ($10,500 vs. $13,000 a year ago).
Jeep CJ-5 Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
41
$11,850
$14,453
2025-Q1
48
$15,642
$19,539
2025-Q2
41
$15,400
$15,279
2025-Q3
69
$13,000
$13,692
2025-Q4
67
$14,000
$14,360
2026-Q1
53
$13,750
$15,555
2026-Q2
37
$11,500
$15,481
2026-Q3
31
$10,500
$12,101
Best Value Jeep CJ-5 by Model Year
The 1965 Jeep CJ-5 offers the best value with a median price of $5,500 across 8 listings. The most expensive model year is 1960 at a median of $33,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1955
6
$17,999
$7,000
$22,500
1956
1
$6,500
$6,500
$6,500
1959
3
$12,500
$4,000
$48,500
1960
2
$33,995
$6,000
$33,995
1961
7
$27,995
$3,000
$39,995
1962
3
$6,000
$4,000
$9,500
1963
4
$15,900
$6,000
$17,900
1964
5
$15,900
$3,000
$20,995
1965
8
$5,500
$3,000
$9,500
1966
9
$8,500
$4,500
$13,900
1967
12
$12,500
$4,000
$26,299
1968
15
$7,999
$4,500
$28,500
1969
5
$12,000
$6,500
$21,500
1970
17
$11,500
$5,000
$23,998
1971
14
$12,000
$2,800
$16,900
1972
20
$10,000
$3,000
$26,995
1973
33
$13,000
$3,000
$34,995
1974
46
$8,000
$1,900
$36,995
1975
19
$9,000
$3,000
$25,995
1976
50
$17,995
$3,000
$30,000
1977
39
$19,995
$2,888
$69,900
1978
39
$14,900
$3,000
$79,900
1979
57
$11,995
$2,500
$47,900
1980
36
$10,500
$1,500
$33,000
1981
34
$14,998
$4,000
$44,900
1982
16
$8,500
$3,000
$28,995
1983
6
$8,500
$5,500
$19,900
How Mileage Affects Jeep CJ-5 Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Jeep CJ-5 from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 11,851 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
285 mi
1.08x
$11,104
4,466 mi
1.11x
$11,413
10,319 mi
1.08x
$11,076
21,986 mi
1.00x
$10,301
38,689 mi
0.97x
$9,955
63,321 mi
0.96x
$9,900
86,482 mi
0.97x
$9,968
154,919 mi
0.80x
$8,196
238,830 mi
0.70x
$7,183
Mileage sensitivity in this market is comparatively mild — condition and specification matter more than the odometer alone. Implied values are anchored to this market's True Value.
Jeep CJ-5 Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
50%
volatile
63% over 116 tests
12 months
↑ UP
51%
volatile
57% over 110 tests
24 months
↑ UP
52%
volatile
58% over 98 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Jeep CJ-5 — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Jeep CJ-5
The highest concentration of Jeep CJ-5 listings is in TX with 61 active listings, followed by CA (48), CO (30), AZ (28), MI (26).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in IN at $6,500, while IL has the highest at $20,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $13,500.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
TX
61
$10,000
CA
48
$6,500
CO
30
$8,576
AZ
28
$8,500
MI
26
$6,500
WA
26
$8,000
FL
23
$14,900
GA
22
$11,000
NJ
15
$12,000
IL
12
$20,000
Jeep CJ-5 Market Velocity
Jeep CJ-5 listings spend an average of 129 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 67 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Jeep CJ-5 Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $6,500 to $18,500. The median is $12,000. Anything below $6,500 is a strong value; above $18,500 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Jeep CJ-5 prices have dropped 8.7% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1965 model year has the lowest median price at $5,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Jeep CJ-5 ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 129 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.