As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Jeep Cherokee (SJ) is actually worth $19,700 (fair range $17,300 to $22,200). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 20 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 39% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of August 2026, the Jeep Cherokee (SJ) market has 91 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $12,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $6,900 and $19,900. Jeep Cherokee (SJ) prices have decreased 75.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $23,995 to $6,000.
The typical Jeep Cherokee (SJ) on the market has 73,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 218 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Pricing
A fair price for a Jeep Cherokee (SJ) in August 2026 is between $6,900 and $19,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $4,000 to $25,995 across 91 active listings.
Price Distribution (91 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$4,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$6,900
Below average price
Median (50th)
$12,000
Typical market price
75th
$19,900
Above average / premium
90th
$25,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $15,671, 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
19
$19,900
10,000 - 25,000 mi
11
$9,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
3
$7,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
19
$11,745
100,000 - 150,000 mi
23
$8,500
Over 150,000 mi
9
$15,900
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Price Trends
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) prices have decreased 75.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $6,000 across 5 sales, down from $23,995 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Jeep Cherokee (SJ) prices are down 73.9% ($6,000 vs. $23,000 a year ago).
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
4
$28,900
$25,172
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
5
$6,000
$9,260
Best Value Jeep Cherokee (SJ) by Model Year
The 1974 Jeep Cherokee (SJ) offers the best value with a median price of $5,000 across 4 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
4
$5,000
$4,000
$16,000
1975
4
$11,000
$4,500
$16,895
1976
5
$6,000
$3,000
$10,000
1977
11
$6,900
$2,500
$30,995
1978
23
$15,500
$3,000
$69,950
1979
22
$15,900
$3,000
$38,500
1980
2
$68,000
$10,000
$68,000
1981
4
$11,745
$8,500
$12,900
1982
7
$25,015
$18,500
$28,000
1983
9
$10,500
$2,500
$19,800
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 69,100 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
6 mi
1.47x
$28,998
3,200 mi
1.53x
$30,060
10,607 mi
1.14x
$22,447
21,213 mi
1.07x
$21,094
35,297 mi
0.89x
$17,439
61,771 mi
0.99x
$19,422
89,048 mi
1.02x
$20,180
180,855 mi
0.74x
$14,499
244,000 mi
0.62x
$12,188
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 6 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.47x 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
68% over 28 tests
12 months
→ FLAT
50%
volatile
68% over 22 tests
24 months
→ FLAT
50%
volatile
50% over 10 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 CA with 14 active listings, followed by MI (10), TX (8), AZ (7), IL (7).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $6,900, while CO has the highest at $19,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $13,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
14
$10,000
MI
10
$16,895
TX
8
$17,000
AZ
7
$7,700
IL
7
$15,900
WI
5
$10,000
CO
5
$19,900
WA
4
$15,000
FL
4
$10,000
GA
3
$6,900
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Market Velocity
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) listings spend an average of 218 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 295 days.
Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $6,900 to $19,900. The median is $12,000. Anything below $6,900 is a strong value; above $19,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Jeep Cherokee (SJ) prices have dropped 75.0% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1974 model year has the lowest median price at $5,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Jeep Cherokee (SJ) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 218 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.