Negotiating leverage
63
strong leverage / 100
~65 days of national supply and listings typically ~6% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
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A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$13,442
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
Fair price is in the typical market range
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
7 sourced trims when new
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Negotiating leverage
63
strong leverage / 100
~65 days of national supply and listings typically ~6% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
National supply
65
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2018 Jeep Cherokee.
$22,443–$23,419
Estimated dealer invoice — about $24,395 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude | $12,611 | $24,395 | $22,443–$23,419 |
| Latitude Plus | $12,728 | $27,795 | $25,571–$26,683 |
| Trailhawk Leather Plus | $13,418 | $39,140 | $36,009–$37,574 |
| Limited | $14,324 | $29,795 | $27,411–$28,603 |
| Tech Connect | $14,429 | $26,190 | $24,095–$25,142 |
| Trailhawk | $15,512 | $30,995 | $28,515–$29,755 |
| Overland | $15,696 | $37,340 | $34,353–$35,846 |
Trim comparison
Latitude
$12,611
Latitude: fair price $12,611, original MSRP $24,395, estimated dealer cost $22,443 to $23,419.
Latitude Plus
$12,728
Latitude Plus: fair price $12,728, original MSRP $27,795, estimated dealer cost $25,571 to $26,683.
Trailhawk Leather Plus
$13,418
Trailhawk Leather Plus: fair price $13,418, original MSRP $39,140, estimated dealer cost $36,009 to $37,574.
Limited
$14,324
Limited: fair price $14,324, original MSRP $29,795, estimated dealer cost $27,411 to $28,603.
Tech Connect
$14,429
Tech Connect: fair price $14,429, original MSRP $26,190, estimated dealer cost $24,095 to $25,142.
Trailhawk
$15,512
Trailhawk: fair price $15,512, original MSRP $30,995, estimated dealer cost $28,515 to $29,755.
Overland
$15,696
Overland: fair price $15,696, original MSRP $37,340, estimated dealer cost $34,353 to $35,846.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door for a 2018 Jeep Cherokee runs about $13,753 in MT to $15,359 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $975 | $110+ | $14,527 |
| TX | $840 | $332 | $14,614 |
| FL | $807 | $1,074+ | $15,323 |
| NY | $538 | $371 | $14,351 |
| PA | $807 | $587 | $14,836 |
| IL | $840 | $683 | $14,965 |
| OH | $773 | $444 | $14,659 |
| GA | $941 | $637 | $15,020 |
| NC | $403 | $793 | $14,638 |
| WA | $874 | $215+ | $14,531 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $13,967 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
7 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may have been manufactured with a fuel tube that may leak fuel into the engine compartment.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U39.
Campaign 18V282000 · 01/05/2018
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee all-wheel-drive vehicles. The bearing cage for the right front halfshaft assembly may not have been properly heat treated, possibly resulting in the bearing cage breaking and a potential halfshaft assembly failure.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front right halfshaft assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U78.
Campaign 18V494000 · 26/07/2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Campaign 18V332000 · 17/05/2018
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.
Campaign 17V543000 · 31/08/2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Campaign 18V524000 · 09/08/2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.
Campaign 17V670000 · 24/10/2017
POWER TRAIN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.
Remedy: Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.
Campaign 25V011000 · 29/04/2025
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $13,442, within a typical market range of $10,998 to $16,283.
Yes — its original MSRP was about $24,395, so a fair used price is roughly $10,953 below MSRP.
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $13,753 in MT to $15,359 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
There are about 65 days of national market supply for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2018 Jeep Cherokee.
Negotiating leverage rates 63/100 (strong). ~65 days of national supply and listings typically ~6% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $22,443–$23,419 — its $24,395 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/6/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.