Hate Depreciation? You Might Want To Avoid Jeep’s Wrangler 4xe

  • Wrangler 4xe lost nearly half its value after just 10,300 miles.
  • Seller claims the Carfax blemish came from a lost key incident.
  • Buyers questioned whether a lost key could trigger a report.

If you’re after a version of the Jeep Wrangler that handles daily driving with ease, tackles serious off-road terrain, and manages to be relatively fuel-efficient, the Rubicon X 4xe makes a strong case for itself.

What it doesn’t make, however, is a strong case for long-term value. If resale stability ranks anywhere near the top of on your priority list, then it is absolutely not the type of vehicle you should be shopping for.

More: Nearly-New Wrangler 4xe Drops $30K After Fender-Bender

Just last month, we covered the story of a Wrangler Sport S 4xe that originally stickered at $60,840 but ended up selling for only $32,750.

Now, another 4xe has passed the Cars & Bids’ auction block, and this one fared even worse, losing nearly $40,000 in value after just 10,300 miles (16,500 km) despite being a 2024 model. So what went wrong?

Carfax Complication

The trouble for this Wrangler stems from a blemish on its Carfax report. Earlier this year, it received a record of minor damage, typically reserved for small cosmetic issues like dents or scratches.

However, in the listing, the seller claims the minor damage claim is simply for a lost key, which was covered under Jeep’s supplemental protection plan. But some commentators on the listing refuted this, saying that a lost key wouldn’t trigger a Carfax claim.

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In addition, it appears the seller went silent a couple of days before the auction ended, despite having promised several days earlier to upload supporting documentation for the lost keys.

As for the Wrangler itself, it appears to be in good condition. The white paint with blue and black accents looks straightforward and well-kept, unlikely to deter potential buyers on aesthetic grounds.

Read: Jeep Is Bringing Back The Wrangler’s Best Color

A closer look at the window sticker reveals the Wrangler was fitted with the $8,950 Customer Preferred Package 29Y. This bundle adds premium touches such as upgraded seats, a heated steering wheel, acoustic front door glass, an Alpine audio setup, Nappa leather trim, and a remote-start system, among other extras.

Despite an MSRP of $72,410, it sold for only $33,500, marking a drop of $38,910, or roughly half its original value. If that’s not a deal, we don’t know what is.

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