2027 Jeep Gladiator: real cost in California
See the Gladiator on Jeep's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Sport S · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$43,895the advertised price
Drive away$50,108with fees and tax
Loan payment$769/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,415/moeverything, after resale
$50,108 to drive away + $74,913 to run it for 6 years − $23,116 back at resale = $101,905, or $1,415 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$50,108
Running it, 6 yrs+$74,913
Back at resale−$23,116
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$43,895Feesfreight $1,995 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,080Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,133Fuel13,500 mi a year at 19 MPG
+$24,498Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,861Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,527Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$10,263Maintenanceestimate
+$8,515Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,249Resale after 6 years53% of MSRP, you get this back
−$23,116True cost $101,905 ÷ 72 months$1,415 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine285 hp gas, 4x4
0–60 mph6.9–7.2 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy19 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 7,700 lb
Tires17"245/75R17
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years53% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 4x4, 285 hp, 19 MPG, 5 seats.| Sport S 4X4 | $43,895 | $50,108 | $101,905 | ✓ $1,415/mo | 7,700 | — No | — No |
| Sahara 4X4 | $48,400 | $55,018 | $107,588 | $1,494/mo | 4,500 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Willys 4X4 | $49,040 | $55,716 | $107,635 | $1,495/mo | 6,000 | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Rewind 4X4 | $51,540 | $58,440 | $110,898 | $1,540/mo | 6,000 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rubicon 4X4 | $55,700 | $62,974 | $116,253 | $1,615/mo | 7,000 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Mojave 4X4 | $56,200 | $63,519 | $116,780 | $1,622/mo | 6,000 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Mojave X 4X4 | $63,295 | $71,252 | $124,259 | $1,726/mo | 6,000 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rubicon X 4X4 | $64,180 | $72,217 | $125,192 | $1,739/mo | 7,000 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Sport S4X4
✓ $1,415/mo
True cost
Sahara4X4
$1,494/mo
True cost
Willys4X4
$1,495/mo
True cost
Rewind4X4
$1,540/mo
True cost
Rubicon4X4
$1,615/mo
True cost
Mojave4X4
$1,622/mo
True cost
Mojave X4X4
$1,726/mo
True cost
Rubicon X4X4
$1,739/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Sport S 4X4$43,895
Sahara 4X4$48,400
Willys 4X4$49,040
Rewind 4X4$51,540
Rubicon 4X4$55,700
Mojave 4X4$56,200
Mojave X 4X4$63,295
Rubicon X 4X4$64,180
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
+ $1,595
✓ from Rubicon 4X4
Rear cross-traffic alert
+ $1,595
+ $1,495
✓ from Mojave 4X4
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
+ $1,595
+ $1,495
✓ from Mojave 4X4
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from Sahara 4X4
Heated steering wheel
✓
+ Option
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ from Sahara 4X4
Power driver's seat
✓ from Sahara 4X4
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ from Sahara 4X4
Built-in navigation
+ $595
✓ from Rubicon 4X4
Premium sound system
+ $995
✓
+ $995
✓ from Mojave X 4X4
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
+ $995
✓ from Willys 4X4
Sunroof
✓
✓ from Rewind 4X4
LED headlights
✓ from Sahara 4X4
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free driving360° cameraCooled seatsHeated rear seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsPower liftgateWireless phone chargingMemory seatWireless CarPlayHead-up displayPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Sport S Sport S 4X4 (30 items)
- 17-Inch Machined Wheels with Black Painted Pockets
- 32-Inch Tires
- Black Mold-In-Color Fender Flares
- Sunrider Soft Top
- Quick Release Door Hinges
- Eight-Speaker Audio System
- 12.3-Inch Touchscreen
- Black Cloth Seats
- Rear Seat Storage
- Illuminated Sun Visors
- Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
- Premium Steering Wheel
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop
- Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
- Passive Entry
- 7-Inch Digital Cluster Display
- Automatic Headlamps
- Power Heated Exterior Mirrors
- Dana 44 Front and Rear Axles
- Command-Trac Part-Time 4x4 System
- Front Sway Bar
- Electronic Stability Control
- Trailer Sway Control
- Seven and Four Pin Wiring Harness
- Black Front and Rear Tow Hooks
- Transfer Case, Transmission and Fuel Tank Skid Plates
- Full-Size Spare Tire
- Single-Zone Climate Control
- Side-Curtain Airbags
- Selectable Tire Fill Alert
Recalls
3 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Gladiator models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Back over prevention2026 · 844,028 vehicles
The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.Recall 26V531000 at NHTSA ↗Wheels2026 · 641 vehicles
The walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them to crack or detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.Recall 26V456000 at NHTSA ↗Steering2025 · 1,076,999 vehicles
The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.Recall 26V363000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Gladiator in California?
- $50,108 to drive away for the Sport S, from a $43,895 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $769 loan payment, about $1,521 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,415 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 4,500 lb to 7,700 lb, depending on the trim.
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US prices in US dollars from Jeep's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.