As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Jeep Cherokee (SJ) is actually worth $20,400 (fair range $17,700 to $22,900). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 21 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 $13,000 — about 36% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of July 2026, the Jeep Cherokee (SJ) market has 89 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $13,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $6,000 and $24,750. Jeep Cherokee (SJ) prices have been stable over the past two quarters, changing less than 1%.
The typical Jeep Cherokee (SJ) on the market has 58,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 149 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Pricing
A fair price for a Jeep Cherokee (SJ) in July 2026 is between $6,000 and $24,750 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,399 to $29,994 across 89 active listings.
Price Distribution (89 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,399
Budget / project cars
25th
$6,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$13,000
Typical market price
75th
$24,750
Above average / premium
90th
$29,994
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $17,531, 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
24
$22,900
10,000 - 25,000 mi
9
$8,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
5
$3,800
50,000 - 100,000 mi
16
$11,745
100,000 - 150,000 mi
17
$7,000
Over 150,000 mi
5
$12,900
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Price Trends
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) prices have been flat over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $23,995 across 16 sales, up from $23,995 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Jeep Cherokee (SJ) prices are up 9.1% ($23,995 vs. $22,000 a year ago).
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
6
$33,000
$32,816
2024-Q4
4
$28,900
$25,172
2025-Q1
4
$40,000
$36,870
2025-Q2
6
$22,000
$24,124
2025-Q3
13
$21,900
$22,151
2025-Q4
8
$28,900
$34,865
2026-Q1
16
$23,995
$21,217
2026-Q2
16
$23,995
$37,663
Best Value Jeep Cherokee (SJ) by Model Year
The 1976 Jeep Cherokee (SJ) offers the best value with a median price of $6,000 across 7 listings. The most expensive model year is 1980 at a median of $68,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1974
2
$5,000
$3,800
$5,000
1975
5
$11,950
$4,500
$16,895
1976
7
$6,000
$3,000
$44,900
1977
13
$8,000
$2,500
$30,995
1978
19
$22,000
$3,000
$69,950
1979
26
$19,500
$2,500
$29,994
1980
1
$68,000
$68,000
$68,000
1981
3
$9,000
$8,500
$11,745
1982
6
$25,995
$20,000
$28,000
1983
7
$15,000
$3,000
$32,500
How Mileage Affects Jeep Cherokee (SJ) 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 Cherokee (SJ) from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 70,723 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
6 mi
1.42x
$28,966
3,200 mi
1.48x
$30,239
10,607 mi
1.13x
$23,150
21,213 mi
1.05x
$21,522
35,297 mi
0.83x
$16,880
61,498 mi
1.02x
$20,910
89,048 mi
0.96x
$19,535
183,524 mi
0.70x
$14,178
244,000 mi
0.63x
$12,783
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 6 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.42x the reference value. At the other end, 244,000-mile examples trade at about 0.63x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
51%
volatile
67% over 27 tests
12 months
→ FLAT
50%
volatile
71% over 21 tests
24 months
→ FLAT
50%
volatile
insufficient history
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Jeep Cherokee (SJ) — 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 Cherokee (SJ)
The highest concentration of Jeep Cherokee (SJ) listings is in CA with 13 active listings, followed by TX (9), MI (9), WA (6), WI (5).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $6,000, while IL has the highest at $24,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $18,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
13
$24,000
TX
9
$21,000
MI
9
$16,895
WA
6
$11,950
WI
5
$22,000
AZ
5
$13,000
SC
4
$6,000
CO
3
$22,900
GA
3
$6,000
IL
3
$24,000
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Market Velocity
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) listings spend an average of 149 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 180 days.
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $6,000 to $24,750. The median is $13,000. Anything below $6,000 is a strong value; above $24,750 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Prices stable: Jeep Cherokee (SJ) values have been relatively flat. There is no urgency to time the market.
Best value year: The 1976 model year has the lowest median price at $6,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Jeep Cherokee (SJ) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 149 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.