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1978 Jeep Cherokee S 4×4

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Oct. 20, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$8,975Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Jeep Cherokee (XJ and SJ)
Generation
Cherokee (XJ and SJ) (1974 to 2001)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
J8A18NZ041497
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 255 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$8,150 to $16,000
Median$11,500
Sales behind it255Likely

From 255 sales of the Jeep Cherokee (XJ and SJ) (1974 to 2001) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,150 and $16,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden EagleMecum, June 5, 2026MecumJune 5, 2026$30,000
1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle ProjectBring a Trailer, March 14, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 14, 2025$5,355
6.0L Vortec-Powered 1979 Jeep Cherokee ChiefBring a Trailer, Jan. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 14, 2025$40,000
1979 Jeep Cherokee S 4×4 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 22, 2026$12,000
Viper-Powered 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief 6-Speed by VigilanteBring a Trailer, June 18, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 18, 2026$315,000
1980 Jeep Cherokee Chief 4×4Bring a Trailer, Jan. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 27, 2026$11,250
1980 Jeep Cherokee ChiefCars & Bids, Aug. 12, 2025Cars & BidsAug. 12, 2025$23,500
1981 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4×4Bring a Trailer, Oct. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 14, 2026$20,500