Jeep Gladiator High Altitude vs. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Gladiator High Altitude and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 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 Jeep Gladiator High Altitude and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.
When comparing the Jeep Gladiator High Altitude's and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Gladiator High Altitude has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The Jeep Gladiator High Altitude and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Gladiator High Altitude's and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is a better car than the Jeep Gladiator High Altitude.
Pricing: A used 2023 Jeep Gladiator High Altitude ranges from $38,782 to $53,668 while a used 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is priced between $43,099 to $59,724. For a new model, the Jeep Gladiator High Altitude's price is between $44,653 and $63,588, with the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon priced between $48,830 and $69,379.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Gladiator High Altitude loses 29.7 percent of its value and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon loses 26.4 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon retains 3.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Gladiator High Altitude.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Jeep Gladiator High Altitude and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon makes 285 horsepower. The High Altitude is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 484 miles. The Rubicon is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 438 miles.This gives the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Jeep Gladiator High Altitude the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, a midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Jeep Gladiator High Altitude, a midsize truck, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room. The Jeep Gladiator High Altitude and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon are comparable in regards to front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$44,653 - $63,588
Starting MSRP:
$54,330
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$32,780
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$27,400 - $38,990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$48,830 - $69,379
Starting MSRP:
$43,295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$36,046
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$28,750 - $41,535
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$44,495
Price Range:
$38,782 - $53,668
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$41,046
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$34,975 - $47,340
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
67
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
31,000
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$50,769
Price Range:
$43,099 - $59,724
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,669
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,626 - $57,848
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
194
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
22,465
# Good or Great Deals:
103
Jeep Gladiator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Jeep Wrangler Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Gladiator High Altitude
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
11.2 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
9.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.6 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
17%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.3 - 21.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
21
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 21.6
Jeep Gladiator Rankings
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27 out of / 32Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
60.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Other Jeep Gladiator Trim Levels
Freedom, Mojave, Overland, Rubicon, Rubicon FarOut, Sport, Sport S, Texas Trail, Willys, Willys Sport
Other Jeep Wrangler Trim Levels
Freedom, High Altitude, High Tide, Rubicon 392, Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary, Rubicon FarOut, Sahara, Sahara Altitude, Sport, Sport Altitude, Sport RHD, Sport S, Willys, Willys Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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 @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Max Payload:
1120 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
374 / 484 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):
298 / 438 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.8 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:
4676 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
73.1 inches
Length:
218 inches
Wheelbase:
137.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
10 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4222 lbs
Width:
73.9 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
166.8 inches
Wheelbase:
96.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
LT285/70R17C
