2017 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2018 Jeep Wrangler
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler and 2018 Jeep Wrangler contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 Jeep Wrangler and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler.
When we compare the 2017 Jeep Wrangler's and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Jeep Wrangler has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2017 Jeep Wrangler and 2018 Jeep Wrangler have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler's and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is a better car than the 2017 Jeep Wrangler.
Pricing: A used 2017 Jeep Wrangler ranges from $14,995 to $26,902 while a used 2018 Jeep Wrangler is priced between $17,999 to $31,513.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Jeep Wrangler and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler both lose 35.6 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jeep Wrangler is 8.5 out of 10. Jeep Wrangler is ranked 8 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Jeep Wrangler is 8.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2017 Jeep Wrangler and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler makes 285 horsepower. The Wrangler is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 391 miles. The Wrangler is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 463 miles. This gives the 2018 Jeep Wrangler the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2017 Jeep Wrangler. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize SUVs, the 2017 Jeep Wrangler has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
23995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
29141
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
21195 - 34210
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27945
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
22995 - 34810
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20521
Price Range:
14995 - 26902
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
17205
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
10618 - 28491
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
350
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82480
# Good or Great Deals:
133
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24055
Price Range:
17999 - 31513
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
19664
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
12459 - 31292
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
196
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
71461
# Good or Great Deals:
91
Jeep Wrangler Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Jeep Wrangler Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Jeep Wrangler
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.1 - 8.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.103
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.103
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.937928018621039
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 11.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.11357530380064
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.0 - 15.2
Jeep Wrangler Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 31Ranking
3 out of / 31Ranking
3 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 26Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
21 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
25 out of / 31Jeep Wrangler Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 31Ranking
3 out of / 31Ranking
3 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 26Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
21 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
25 out of / 31Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2017 Jeep Wrangler Trim Levels
75th Anniversary Edition, Big Bear, Chief Edition, Freedom, Rubicon, Rubicon Hard Rock, Rubicon Recon, Sahara, Smoky Mountain, Sport, Sport S, Willys Wheeler, Willys Wheeler W, Winter Edition
2018 Jeep Wrangler Trim Levels
Rubicon, Sport, Sport S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
316 / 391 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 463 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
44.7 inches
Cargo Space:
31.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
31.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
150.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3760 lbs
Width:
73.7 inches
Height:
72.5 inches
Length:
164.3 inches
Wheelbase:
95.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3970 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
166.8 inches
Wheelbase:
96.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/75R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Chief Clear Coat
Brown
Gobi Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Rhino Clear Coat
Green
Hypergreen Clear Coat
Purple
Xtreme Purple Clear Coat
Red
Firecracker Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Ocean Blue Metallic Clear Coat
Brown
Not available
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting Gray Clear Coat
Green
Mojito! Clear Coat
Purple
Not available
Red
Firecracker Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Orange
Punk'n Metallic Clear Coat
Yellow
HellaYella Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Heritage Tan
