As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Jeep Cherokee (SJ) is actually worth $21,000 (fair range $18,300 to $23,500). 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 $12,500 — about 40% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of October 2026, the Jeep Cherokee (SJ) market has 113 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $14,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $6,000 and $25,000. Jeep Cherokee (SJ) prices have increased 411.5% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $8,700 to $44,500.
The typical Jeep Cherokee (SJ) on the market has 66,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 115 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Pricing
A fair price for a Jeep Cherokee (SJ) in October 2026 is between $6,000 and $25,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,456 to $29,994 across 113 active listings.
Price Distribution (113 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,456
Budget / project cars
25th
$6,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$14,500
Typical market price
75th
$25,000
Above average / premium
90th
$29,994
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $17,185, 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
28
$8,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
7
$10,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
10
$15,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
21
$11,495
100,000 - 150,000 mi
20
$17,500
Over 150,000 mi
17
$15,900
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Price Trends
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) prices have increased 411.5% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $44,500 across 1 sales, up from $8,700 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, Jeep Cherokee (SJ) prices are up 71.2% ($44,500 vs. $26,000 a year ago).
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q1
4
$40,000
$36,870
2025-Q2
6
$22,000
$24,124
2025-Q3
14
$23,000
$22,497
2025-Q4
9
$26,000
$33,536
2026-Q1
20
$23,995
$23,221
2026-Q2
17
$23,995
$36,859
2026-Q3
6
$8,700
$9,717
2026-Q4
1
$44,500
$44,500
Best Value Jeep Cherokee (SJ) by Model Year
The 1976 Jeep Cherokee (SJ) offers the best value with a median price of $3,456 across 7 listings. The most expensive model year is 1983 at a median of $26,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1974
5
$8,500
$4,000
$20,000
1975
3
$16,895
$8,000
$29,500
1976
7
$3,456
$2,500
$10,000
1977
14
$6,000
$2,500
$30,995
1978
24
$15,000
$2,500
$69,950
1979
30
$15,900
$3,000
$45,895
1980
3
$7,500
$4,000
$68,000
1981
4
$11,745
$7,500
$23,644
1982
9
$25,000
$9,000
$28,000
1983
13
$26,900
$2,500
$49,900
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 69,912 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
41 mi
1.36x
$28,541
3,200 mi
1.46x
$30,759
10,607 mi
1.17x
$24,580
21,213 mi
1.08x
$22,613
35,297 mi
0.83x
$17,441
62,557 mi
1.03x
$21,642
88,308 mi
0.92x
$19,399
180,855 mi
0.70x
$14,617
244,000 mi
0.62x
$13,080
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 41 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.36x the reference value. At the other end, 244,000-mile examples trade at about 0.62x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
49%
volatile
69% over 29 tests
12 months
↑ UP
49%
volatile
65% over 23 tests
24 months
↑ UP
49%
volatile
55% over 11 tests
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 MI with 20 active listings, followed by CA (15), TX (7), AZ (7), WI (6).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in TX at $5,000, while NC has the highest at $29,994. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $24,994.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
20
$25,995
CA
15
$5,900
TX
7
$5,000
AZ
7
$7,500
WI
6
$20,000
FL
5
$15,000
CO
5
$19,900
IL
5
$15,900
WA
3
$14,500
KY
3
$25,000
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Market Velocity
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) listings spend an average of 115 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 41 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $6,000 to $25,000. The median is $14,500. Anything below $6,000 is a strong value; above $25,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Jeep Cherokee (SJ) prices have risen 411.5% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1976 model year has the lowest median price at $3,456, making it the most accessible entry point into Jeep Cherokee (SJ) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 115 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.