The internet worked up a bit of a lather this week after a leak that allegedly revealed the pricing of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL went?as old people say when they’re trying to sound relevant?viral. While we can’t comment on the validity of said leaks, we have something better: the official numbers.
The two-door JL lineup starts with the comparatively spartan Sport trim, which includes the 3.6-liter Pentastar engine, six-speed manual transmission, a Dana 30 axle in front and Dana 35 in the rear (both with 3.45:1 gears), shift-on-the-fly part-time four-wheel-drive, manual windows and locks, and 17-inch steel wheels wearing 245/75 Michelin LTX MS2 or Bridgestone Dueler H/T tires, for a base MSRP of $28,190, which represents an increase of $3100 over the 2017 Wrangler JK Sport. The 2018 Wrangler JL Sport S builds on that solid foundation, adding power windows and locks, air conditioning, power heated mirrors, keyless entry, 17-inch aluminum wheels, and more for $31,390. The rough-and-ready 2018 Rubicon ups the ante in the off-road-capability department by swapping in a pair of Dana 44 axles front and rear with 4.10:1 gears and electronic lockers, electronically controlled front sway-bar disconnects, an upgraded transfer case, Rock Rail sliders, specific 17-inch aluminum wheels with 255/75R-17 BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain tires, and additional minor convenience and styling features for a reasonable?considering the rugged hardware?$38,190.

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