2018 Jeep Wrangler Base Price Rises to $28,190

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2018 Jeep Wrangler

You’re excited about the next-gen Jeep Wrangler, but does that excitement fade after a $3,000 price hike?

After a decade of waiting not-so-patiently, Jeep fans can finally look forward to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL rolling into showrooms early next year. However, along with a stunning new redesign will be a considerable price hike.

2018 Jeep Wrangler

The base price of the two-door Sport will start at $28,190, an increase of almost $3,000 from the previous JK model. The price has been bumped up in part due to the $1,195 destination charge, which ranks as one of the highest charged by any automaker.

The increase in price does not translate to a base Wrangler loaded with standard features. Buyers will still have to pay extra for options such as power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, and air conditioning.

The base powertrain is a 3.6L Pentastar V6 offering 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. The new 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is also available. This fuel-efficient, mild-hybrid system offers 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.

The pricing for Wrangler trim levels are as follows: Wrangler Sport 2-door $28,190, Wrangler Rubicon 2-door $38,190, Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4-door $31,690, Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4-door $38,540, Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4-door $41,690.

2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Based on JK-Forum‘s experience with the Wrangler we’re still pretty confident that buyers will pay extra for the new, killer, adventure-ready ride.

Tell us your thoughts on the forum.

Longtime automotive journalist S.J. Bryan has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is an editor with Ford Truck Enthusiasts and regular contributor to F-150 Online, Harley-Davidson Forums, and The Mustang Source, among other popular auto sites.

Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.

The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.

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