Dodge Durango vs Jeep Wrangler: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (July 2026), the Dodge Durango typically lists for $35,769 against $33,938 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 $32,688 vs the 4XE at $28,267; 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 ($32,688) faces the Jeep Wrangler 4XE ($28,267); the most common trims on the market are the GT (66.7% of Dodge Durango listings) and the SAHARA 4XE (23.5% of Jeep Wrangler listings); at the top of the market, the GT HEMI ($48,400) faces the RUBICON ($40,845). 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 | $26,398 | 2.8% | 4XECheapest | $28,267 | 10.0% |
| GTMost popularCheapest | $32,688 | 66.7% | SPORT 4XE | $30,877 | 2.6% |
| CITADEL | $37,995 | 1.7% | SAHARA 4XEMost popular | $30,936 | 23.5% |
| R/T | $40,998 | 22.4% | RUBICON 4XE | $32,659 | 7.9% |
| GT HEMIPriciest | $48,400 | 3.4% | SPORT S 4-DOOR | $33,000 | 5.2% |
| SRT 392 | $59,420 | 1.0% | SPORT | $33,604 | 20.1% |
| SRT HELLCAT | $76,994 | 2.0% | SAHARA | $35,737 | 13.5% |
| — | RUBICONPriciest | $40,845 | 14.8% | ||
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 | $39,532 | $46,692 | Jeep Wrangler +$7,160 | 13–20 MPG | 14–21 MPG |
| 2025 | $35,769 | $33,938 | Dodge Durango +$1,831 | 13–20 MPG | 14–21 MPG |
| 2024 | $32,244 | $32,439 | Jeep Wrangler +$195 | 13–21 MPG | 14–21 MPG |
| 2023 | $32,993 | $29,988 | Dodge Durango +$3,005 | 13–21 MPG | 14–25 MPG |
| 2022 | $32,042 | $30,156 | Dodge Durango +$1,886 | 15–21 MPG | 14–25 MPG |
| 2021 | $27,233 | $28,426 | Jeep Wrangler +$1,193 | 13–21 MPG | 14–25 MPG |
| 2020 | $22,000 | $26,293 | Jeep Wrangler +$4,293 | 15–21 MPG | 20–23 MPG |
| 2019 | $19,900 | $24,997 | Jeep Wrangler +$5,097 | 15–21 MPG | 20–24 MPG |
| 2018 | $17,900 | $22,990 | Jeep Wrangler +$5,090 | 15–21 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2017 | $14,855 | $19,639 | Jeep Wrangler +$4,784 | 17–21 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2016 | $13,560 | $17,995 | Jeep Wrangler +$4,435 | 17–21 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2015 | $12,898 | $16,907 | Jeep Wrangler +$4,009 | 16–20 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2014 | $10,983 | $16,050 | Jeep Wrangler +$5,067 | 16–20 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2013 | $9,840 | $14,990 | Jeep Wrangler +$5,150 | 15–19 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2012 | $8,995 | $13,975 | Jeep Wrangler +$4,980 | 15–19 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2011 | $8,972 | $12,647 | Jeep Wrangler +$3,675 | 15–19 MPG | 17 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (July 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 Jeep Wrangler is cheaper: it typically lists for $33,938 versus $35,769 for the Dodge Durango (national medians, July 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 4.6 recalls per model year for the Dodge Durango and 7.5 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 $32,688 vs $28,267 for a Jeep Wrangler 4XE; the most common trims on the market are the GT ($32,688, 66.7% of Dodge Durango listings) and the SAHARA 4XE ($30,936, 23.5% of Jeep Wrangler listings); at the top of the market, the GT HEMI ($48,400) faces the RUBICON ($40,845). 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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