As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Jeep CJ-5 is actually worth $10,500 (fair range $9,300 to $11,800). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 166 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Well-supported value — but volatile.
As of August 2026, the Jeep CJ-5 market has 493 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $10,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $6,750 and $18,000. Jeep CJ-5 prices have decreased 10.1% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $12,500 to $11,235.
The typical Jeep CJ-5 on the market has 36,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 133 days on market before selling or being removed.
A fair price for a Jeep CJ-5 in August 2026 is between $6,750 and $18,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $4,000 to $25,000 across 493 active listings.
| Percentile | Price | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $4,000 | Budget / project cars |
| 25th | $6,750 | Below average price |
| Median (50th) | $10,500 | Typical market price |
| 75th | $18,000 | Above average / premium |
| 90th | $25,000 | Top tier / low miles / rare spec |
The average asking price is $13,375, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
| Mileage Range | Listings | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| Under 10,000 mi | 120 | $14,500 |
| 10,000 - 25,000 mi | 62 | $9,800 |
| 25,000 - 50,000 mi | 51 | $13,750 |
| 50,000 - 100,000 mi | 99 | $9,500 |
| 100,000 - 150,000 mi | 52 | $8,000 |
| Over 150,000 mi | 15 | $6,500 |
Jeep CJ-5 prices have decreased 10.1% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $11,235 across 3 sales, down from $12,500 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Jeep CJ-5 prices are down 13.6% ($11,235 vs. $13,000 a year ago).
| 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 | 36 | $12,500 | $15,659 |
| 2026-Q3 | 3 | $11,235 | $17,162 |
The 1960 Jeep CJ-5 offers the best value with a median price of $4,300 across 3 listings. The most expensive model year is 1981 at a median of $17,900.
| Year | Listings | Median Price | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 8 | $7,900 | $4,250 | $22,500 |
| 1956 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| 1957 | 4 | $5,500 | $4,800 | $7,900 |
| 1959 | 5 | $5,500 | $3,500 | $13,500 |
| 1960 | 3 | $4,300 | $2,500 | $33,995 |
| 1961 | 6 | $8,900 | $2,900 | $27,995 |
| 1962 | 5 | $14,500 | $6,000 | $21,000 |
| 1963 | 5 | $15,900 | $6,500 | $17,900 |
| 1964 | 4 | $8,000 | $2,500 | $20,995 |
| 1965 | 9 | $6,500 | $2,065 | $18,995 |
| 1966 | 6 | $8,977 | $6,800 | $9,500 |
| 1967 | 6 | $7,500 | $2,500 | $9,250 |
| 1968 | 10 | $7,999 | $5,000 | $18,000 |
| 1969 | 10 | $9,500 | $2,000 | $22,500 |
| 1970 | 14 | $12,000 | $3,500 | $23,998 |
| 1971 | 15 | $12,500 | $3,800 | $16,900 |
| 1972 | 17 | $9,000 | $2,650 | $26,995 |
| 1973 | 39 | $9,959 | $2,750 | $34,995 |
| 1974 | 43 | $9,100 | $2,500 | $36,995 |
| 1975 | 24 | $9,900 | $3,000 | $25,995 |
| 1976 | 53 | $13,000 | $2,500 | $35,000 |
| 1977 | 25 | $15,000 | $4,500 | $69,900 |
| 1978 | 38 | $12,900 | $3,000 | $79,900 |
| 1979 | 58 | $11,995 | $2,500 | $47,900 |
| 1980 | 37 | $9,700 | $3,000 | $33,000 |
| 1981 | 34 | $17,900 | $4,500 | $44,900 |
| 1982 | 9 | $8,900 | $6,000 | $28,995 |
| 1983 | 5 | $12,000 | $6,000 | $19,900 |
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 11,702 miles:
| Odometer (approx.) | Value Multiplier | Implied Value |
|---|---|---|
| 278 mi | 0.97x | $10,179 |
| 4,654 mi | 1.36x | $14,253 |
| 10,514 mi | 1.08x | $11,367 |
| 23,283 mi | 0.90x | $9,420 |
| 38,282 mi | 0.96x | $10,124 |
| 63,321 mi | 0.87x | $9,186 |
| 86,557 mi | 0.95x | $9,966 |
| 154,919 mi | 0.80x | $8,411 |
| 238,830 mi | 0.67x | $7,045 |
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.
| Horizon | Direction | Probability | Regime | Past Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months | ↑ UP | 50% | volatile | 61% over 114 tests |
| 12 months | ↑ UP | 51% | volatile | 55% over 108 tests |
| 24 months | ↑ UP | 52% | volatile | 57% over 96 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 →
The highest concentration of Jeep CJ-5 listings is in TX with 57 active listings, followed by CA (52), CO (32), AZ (29), GA (29).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CA at $7,000, while TN has the highest at $26,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $19,995.
| State | Listings | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 57 | $9,250 |
| CA | 52 | $7,000 |
| CO | 32 | $7,500 |
| AZ | 29 | $9,500 |
| GA | 29 | $9,500 |
| FL | 24 | $14,000 |
| WA | 23 | $7,500 |
| NJ | 21 | $12,000 |
| MI | 20 | $7,500 |
| IL | 13 | $16,900 |
Jeep CJ-5 listings spend an average of 133 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 70 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
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Data sourced from 11 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace. Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline. Browse all 493 active Jeep CJ-5 listings. Read the latest Jeep CJ-5 market analysis.