Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited vs. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 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 Wrangler JK Unlimited and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
When we compare the Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited's and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited have the same interior volume base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited's and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited ranges from $21,736 to $34,975 while a used 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is priced between $23,998 to $39,249.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited makes 285 horsepower. The Wrangler JK Unlimited is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 473 miles. The Wrangler Unlimited is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 495 miles. This gives the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited are comparable in regards to interior volume
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$24,370
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,550 - $27,895
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$31,445
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$30,126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$22,995 - $34,810
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,261
Price Range:
$21,736 - $34,975
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$18,697
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$15,309 - $27,261
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
632
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
73,479
# Good or Great Deals:
267
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,883
Price Range:
$23,998 - $39,249
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$22,710
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$14,757 - $32,004
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,461
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
68,136
# Good or Great Deals:
652
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
4.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
3.8 - 7.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.6 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
44.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.9 - 13
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.1 - 16.3
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Rankings
Not yet available
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
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2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Trim Levels
Altitude, Freedom Edition, Golden Eagle, Rubicon, Rubicon Recon, Sahara, Sport, Sport RHD, Sport S, Willys Wheeler, Willys Wheeler W
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Trim Levels
Moab, Rubicon, Sahara, 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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):
0.070 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):
0.068 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):
16 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 473 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 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
366 / 495 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:
Available
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:
Available
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:
Available
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:
Available
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:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Cargo Space:
46.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
70.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
150.4 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:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 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:
4075 lbs
Width:
73.7 inches
Height:
72.6 inches
Length:
184.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4201 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
188.4 inches
Wheelbase:
118.4 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
Purple
Xtreme Purple Clear Coat
Red
Firecracker Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
Baja Yellow Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Orange
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
Purple
Not available
Red
Firecracker Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
HellaYella Clear Coat
Green
Mojito! Clear Coat
Orange
Nacho Clear Coat / Punk'n Metallic Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Heritage Tan
