Dodge Durango vs Jeep Wrangler: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (October 2026), the Dodge Durango typically lists for $32,768 against $34,286 for the Jeep Wrangler (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). The Jeep Wrangler takes fuel economy (18 MPG combined vs 17 MPG). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the GT at $30,990 vs the 4XE at $26,730; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)
A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the Dodge Durango GT ($30,990) faces the Jeep Wrangler 4XE ($26,730); the most common trims on the market are the GT (68.2% of Dodge Durango listings) and the SPORT (20.2% of Jeep Wrangler listings); at the top of the market, the GT HEMI ($45,899) faces the RUBICON ($37,982). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.
| Dodge Durango | Jeep Wrangler | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| SXT | $25,063 | 2.9% | 4XECheapest | $26,730 | 11.7% |
| GTMost popularCheapest | $30,990 | 68.2% | SAHARA 4XE | $28,991 | 16.4% |
| CITADEL | $36,357 | 1.2% | RUBICON 4XE | $29,595 | 8.6% |
| R/T | $38,999 | 19.9% | SPORTMost popular | $31,999 | 20.2% |
| GT HEMIPriciest | $45,899 | 4.9% | SPORT S 4-DOOR | $32,987 | 4.9% |
| SRT 392 | $55,389 | 1.2% | SAHARA | $36,295 | 14.8% |
| SRT HELLCAT | $76,067 | 1.7% | RUBICONPriciest | $37,982 | 18.6% |
| — | RUBICON 392 | $65,037 | 1.7% | ||
Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: Dodge Durango prices · Jeep Wrangler prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Dodge Durango typical | Jeep Wrangler typical | Difference | Dodge Durango MPG | Jeep Wrangler MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,250 | $42,584 | Jeep Wrangler +$4,334 | 13–20 MPG | 14–21 MPG |
| 2025 | $32,768 | $34,286 | Jeep Wrangler +$1,518 | 13–20 MPG | 14–21 MPG |
| 2024 | $29,639 | $29,495 | Dodge Durango +$144 | 13–21 MPG | 14–21 MPG |
| 2023 | $32,084 | $28,995 | Dodge Durango +$3,089 | 13–21 MPG | 14–25 MPG |
| 2022 | $29,998 | $28,558 | Dodge Durango +$1,440 | 15–21 MPG | 14–25 MPG |
| 2021 | $25,497 | $26,720 | Jeep Wrangler +$1,223 | 13–21 MPG | 14–25 MPG |
| 2020 | $20,849 | $24,950 | Jeep Wrangler +$4,101 | 15–21 MPG | 20–23 MPG |
| 2019 | $18,725 | $23,528 | Jeep Wrangler +$4,803 | 15–21 MPG | 20–24 MPG |
| 2018 | $16,950 | $21,840 | Jeep Wrangler +$4,890 | 15–21 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2017 | $14,897 | $18,920 | Jeep Wrangler +$4,023 | 17–21 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2016 | $13,481 | $17,135 | Jeep Wrangler +$3,654 | 17–21 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2015 | $11,995 | $16,187 | Jeep Wrangler +$4,192 | 16–20 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2014 | $10,281 | $15,170 | Jeep Wrangler +$4,889 | 16–20 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2013 | $8,999 | $14,500 | Jeep Wrangler +$5,501 | 15–19 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2012 | $8,224 | $13,564 | Jeep Wrangler +$5,340 | 15–19 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2011 | $8,250 | $12,900 | Jeep Wrangler +$4,650 | 15–19 MPG | 17 MPG |
| 2008 | $5,995 | $10,995 | Jeep Wrangler +$5,000 | 15–16 MPG | 16–18 MPG |
| 2007 | $3,599 | $10,300 | Jeep Wrangler +$6,701 | 14–16 MPG | 16–18 MPG |
| 2006 | $4,195 | $14,497 | Jeep Wrangler +$10,302 | 12–16 MPG | 14–17 MPG |
| 2005 | $5,021 | $13,461 | Jeep Wrangler +$8,440 | 14–16 MPG | 14–17 MPG |
| 2004 | $3,995 | $12,193 | Jeep Wrangler +$8,198 | 13–16 MPG | 16–17 MPG |
| 2003 | $4,699 | $12,900 | Jeep Wrangler +$8,201 | 13–15 MPG | 16–17 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (October 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Dodge Durango or Jeep Wrangler?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Dodge Durango is cheaper: it typically lists for $32,768 versus $34,286 for the Jeep Wrangler (national medians, October 2026).
Which gets better fuel economy — Dodge Durango or Jeep Wrangler?
The Jeep Wrangler: its typical rated version returns 18 MPG combined versus 17 MPG for the Dodge Durango (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).
Which is more reliable — Dodge Durango or Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA lists an average of 5.3 recalls per model year for the Dodge Durango and 7.3 for the Jeep Wrangler — an edge for the Dodge Durango. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
Which trims should I actually compare?
Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a Dodge Durango GT typically lists for $30,990 vs $26,730 for a Jeep Wrangler 4XE; the most common trims on the market are the GT ($30,990, 68.2% of Dodge Durango listings) and the SPORT ($31,999, 20.2% of Jeep Wrangler listings); at the top of the market, the GT HEMI ($45,899) faces the RUBICON ($37,982). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.
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Dodge Durango — live listings & specs Jeep Wrangler — live listings & specs Dodge Durango prices by year Jeep Wrangler prices by year Dodge Durango MPG by year Jeep Wrangler MPG by year
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