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Jeep Grand Cherokee Depreciation Calculator

Calculate the Jeep Grand Cherokee depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV that blends genuine off-road capability with near-luxury interiors. Depreciation is moderate-to-steep compared to Japanese rivals, with resale hurt by known reliability concerns but supported by strong brand recognition and high trim desirability, particularly for the Trailhawk and 4xe plug-in hybrid variants.

1-year depreciation
20%
5-year retention
49%
MSRP
$38,900–$72k
Avg mi / year
14,000

Depreciation inputs

Depreciation during your 5-year ownership
$28,279
-51%
Value at purchase
$55,450
Brand new
Value when you sell
$27,171
5y / 60,000 mi
Depreciation / year
$5,656
Depreciation / mi
$0.47
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5th generation · started 2022

Current generation — no successor has launched yet.

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Year-by-year depreciation

Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $55,450

Age Value % Retained Annual depreciation
New $55,450 100%
Year 1 $44,360 80% -$11,090 (20%)
Year 2 $38,815 70% -$5,545 (12.5%)
Year 3 $34,379 62% -$4,436 (11.4%)
Year 4 $30,498 55% -$3,881 (11.3%)
Year 5 $27,171 49% -$3,327 (10.9%)
Year 6 $24,398 44% -$2,773 (10.2%)
Year 7 $21,626 39% -$2,772 (11.4%)
Year 8 $19,408 35% -$2,218 (10.3%)
Year 9 $17,190 31% -$2,218 (11.4%)
Year 10 $15,526 28% -$1,664 (9.7%)

Jeep Grand Cherokee depreciation by country

The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Jeep Grand Cherokee depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.

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United States
Baseline

Baseline market and the Grand Cherokee's home turf. Strong volume keeps used supply high, which pressures depreciation, but 4x4 and Trailhawk trims retain value noticeably better.

Currency: USD Unit: mi
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Canada
+2% retention

Canadian buyers prize the standard 4WD and winter capability, giving the Grand Cherokee slightly better retention than in the US. Cold-climate provinces show especially firm prices on Limited and Trailhawk trims.

Currency: CAD Unit: km
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United Kingdom
-18% retention

Jeep was effectively withdrawn from the UK market, hurting dealer support and parts availability. Depreciation is steep, though the WK2 has a small enthusiast following that props up clean examples.

Currency: GBP Unit: mi
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Europe
-15% retention

High fuel costs and CO2-based taxation penalize the large V6/V8 variants. The 4xe plug-in hybrid fares better in Western Europe thanks to tax incentives and company-car benefits.

Currency: EUR Unit: km
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Saudi Arabia
+10% retention

A beloved nameplate in the Gulf, particularly V8-powered SRT and Summit trims. Strong used demand and a deep enthusiast market keep resale firm, especially for low-mileage examples.

Currency: SAR Unit: km
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India
-10% retention

Locally assembled briefly but with limited volume and service footprint. Resale is soft outside metro areas due to parts cost and a narrow pool of buyers willing to pay the premium.

Currency: INR Unit: km
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Australia
-8% retention

Popular tow vehicle but carries a reputation for electrical gremlins that weighs on resale. Diesel WK2s and the new WL Summit Reserve hold up best in the used market.

Currency: AUD Unit: km

Jeep Grand Cherokee depreciation after an accident

An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Minor accident
+8% depreciation

Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.

Moderate accident
+18% depreciation

Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.

Major accident
+33% depreciation

Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.

This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.

Jeep Grand Cherokee FAQ

How much does a Jeep Grand Cherokee depreciate per year?
A new Grand Cherokee typically loses about 20% of its value in the first year and another 8–10% annually through year five. After 5 years, expect roughly 49% of MSRP retained, which is below segment leaders like the Toyota 4Runner but competitive with other domestic midsize SUVs.
What is a Jeep Grand Cherokee worth after 5 years?
A Grand Cherokee Limited purchased new for around $50,000 will typically be worth $24,000–$26,000 after 5 years and 70,000 miles. Trailhawk and Summit trims with documented service history can command a 5–8% premium over that average.
Do Grand Cherokee trims depreciate differently?
Yes. Base Laredo and off-road-focused Trailhawk trims retain value best, while loaded Overland and Summit trims depreciate faster in dollar terms because their luxury options don't carry over to second owners. The SRT and Trackhawk halo models depreciate steeply early but stabilize as enthusiast collectibles.
How does an accident affect Grand Cherokee resale value?
A minor fender-bender reduces resale by around 8%, a moderate accident by about 18%, and a major accident with frame or airbag damage by roughly 33%. Jeep's Uconnect-reported history makes any prior damage hard to hide from buyers using Carfax or AutoCheck.
Does the Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid depreciate faster than the V6?
Early data shows the 4xe depreciates a bit faster than the gas V6 in its first two years as federal tax credits distort pricing. However, in markets with EV incentives like California and parts of Europe, the 4xe actually holds value 3–5% better at the 4-year mark than equivalent gas trims.

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