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2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 15, 2026.

$31,350Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $28,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

Photo: Mecum Auctions

The car

Year
2005
Make and model
Jeep Wrangler
Generation
Wrangler TJ
Version
Wrangler TJ Rubicon
Gearbox
Automatic
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 117 comparable sales, 12% over its top.

Middle half of sales$15,500 to $25,500
Median$20,500
Sales behind it117Likely

From 117 sales of the Jeep Wrangler TJ Rubicon in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $15,500 and $25,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4.0Bring a Trailer, June 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 15, 2026$8,800
2005 Jeep Wrangler RubiconMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$23,000
2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4x4Cars & Bids, April 28, 2026Cars & BidsApril 28, 2026$14,300
2005 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON CUSTOM SUVBarrett-Jackson, April 18, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 18, 2026$30,000
2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4.0Bring a Trailer, April 16, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 16, 2026$24,500
Turbocharged 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4.0Bring a Trailer, April 10, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 10, 2026$21,000
Turbocharged 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4.0Bring a Trailer, Feb. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 4, 2026$18,000
2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon SaharaBring a Trailer, Jan. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 30, 2026$22,250