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The Wrangler Lineup
The 2026 Wrangler runs from the budget-minded Sport to the V8 Moab 392, with six core trims and two 392 specials in between. This guide breaks down every trim, then lines them up side by side so you can find the right one before you visit.
Picking a Wrangler trim is a bigger decision than picking a color or a package, because the trims are mechanically different from one another. A Sport and a Rubicon share a silhouette and not much else underneath. Covert CDJR Bee Cave stocks the lineup for shoppers from Georgetown to Burnet, and this page covers each trim in depth, gives you a side-by-side matrix, walks through the comparisons buyers ask about most, and ends with a quick decision framework. For the broader model story, see our 2026 Jeep Wrangler overview or the full Wrangler research hub.
At a Glance
Pricing below is approximate starting MSRP before destination, taxes, and dealer fees, and it moves with packages and special editions. Two reputable sources currently differ by about $2,000 on the base Sport, so treat these as planning figures and confirm the real number on the vehicle you want in our live inventory.
Trim by Trim
Starting MSRP: around the mid-$30,000s, excluding destination, taxes, and dealer fees. Body styles: 2-door (seats 4) or 4-door (seats 5). Available engines: 3.6L Pentastar V6 (285 hp, 260 lb-ft) standard, with the 2.0L turbo four (270 hp, 295 lb-ft) available. Drivetrain: four-wheel drive only, with the Command-Trac part-time 4×4 system (2.72:1 low ratio). The 6-speed manual is offered only with the V6; the 8-speed automatic is available with either engine.
The Sport is the foundation: standard four-wheel drive, solid front and rear axles, skid plates, tow hooks, the Trail Rated badge, removable doors and roof, the fold-down windshield, and the standard 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It runs on regular 87-octane fuel. This is the trim for budget-minded buyers and for anyone who plans to modify the Jeep heavily and does not want to pay for factory equipment they will replace.
Starting MSRP: around the high $30,000s. Body styles: 2-door or 4-door. Available engines: 3.6L V6 standard, 2.0L turbo available. Drivetrain: Command-Trac part-time 4×4.
The Sport S keeps the Sport’s mechanicals and layers on the convenience and tech most daily drivers want, along with available driver-assist features such as forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control. For shoppers who like the Sport’s value but want a more finished daily Jeep, the Sport S is the natural pick.
Starting MSRP: around the low $40,000s. Body styles: 2-door or 4-door. Available engines: 3.6L V6 standard, 2.0L turbo available. Drivetrain: Command-Trac part-time 4×4 with a standard electronic locking rear differential.
The Willys is the value-minded off-road trim. It adds a standard rear locker, off-road tires, and rock rails to the Command-Trac platform, which gives most weekend trail drivers a real capability bump without paying for the Rubicon’s full hardware. If you run dirt roads near Lake Travis or head out to Enchanted Rock a few times a year, the Willys covers it.
Starting MSRP: around the high $40,000s. Body styles: 4-door only (seats 5). Available engines: 2.0L turbo four standard, 3.6L V6 available. Drivetrain: Selec-Trac full-time 4×4 (2.72:1 low ratio).
The Sahara is the comfort-and-pavement trim. Its Selec-Trac full-time system can stay engaged on dry roads, which suits a commuter who wants Jeep style and open-air freedom more than hardcore rock crawling. It is four-door only, so it is the family-oriented choice in the lineup.
Starting MSRP: around the high $40,000s. Body styles: 2-door or 4-door. Available engines: 3.6L V6 standard, 2.0L turbo available. Drivetrain: Rock-Trac heavy-duty 4×4 with a 4:1 low ratio.
The Rubicon is the trail trim. Standard hardware includes Tru-Lok electronic front and rear locking differentials, an electronic front sway-bar disconnect, a full-float rear axle, and 33-inch tires. The available Xtreme 35 Tire Package adds 35-inch tires, a suspension lift, and a performance axle ratio. Properly equipped four-door Rubicons reach the lineup’s highest tow rating of 5,000 pounds. This is the trim for buyers who actually use the capability.
Starting MSRP: around the high $50,000s. Body styles: 2-door or 4-door. Available engines: 3.6L V6 standard, 2.0L turbo available. Drivetrain: Rock-Trac heavy-duty 4×4 (4:1).
The Rubicon X bundles the Rubicon’s off-road hardware with a premium cabin and larger off-road tires, so you do not have to chase option packages to get both capability and comfort. It is the pick for a buyer who wants maximum Rubicon trail gear without giving up a nicer interior.
Starting MSRP: around $70,000. Body styles: 4-door only. Engine: 6.4L HEMI V8 (470 hp, 470 lb-ft), paired with the 8-speed automatic. Drivetrain: Selec-Trac full-time 4×4.
The Willys 392 brings the V8 into a slightly more attainable package than the flagship. It carries 35-inch all-terrain tires on beadlock-capable wheels, a 4.56 axle ratio, heavy-duty Dana 44 axles, and a Nappa-leather cabin with Alpine audio. It is four-door only. This is the trim for a buyer who wants the V8 and the trail hardware at a lower entry than the Moab 392.
Starting MSRP: around $80,000, the top of the Wrangler lineup. Body styles: 4-door only. Engine: 6.4L HEMI V8 (470 hp, 470 lb-ft) with the 8-speed automatic. Drivetrain: Selec-Trac full-time 4×4.
The Moab 392 is the V8 flagship. It shares the same mechanical package as the Willys 392, including 35-inch tires, the 4.56 axle, Nappa leather, and Alpine audio, with distinct styling and a body-color hardtop. The two 392 models use the same powertrain, so the gap between them is largely finish and presentation rather than performance. The 392 is four-door only.
Side by Side
| Trim | Body | Available engines | 4×4 system | Max towing | Seats | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | 2-dr / 4-dr | V6 / turbo I4 | Command-Trac | 2,000 / 3,500 lbs | 4 / 5 | from about $35,000 |
| Sport S | 2-dr / 4-dr | V6 / turbo I4 | Command-Trac | 2,000 / 3,500 lbs | 4 / 5 | from about $38,000 |
| Willys | 2-dr / 4-dr | V6 / turbo I4 | Command-Trac + rear locker | 2,000 / 3,500 lbs | 4 / 5 | from about $42,000 |
| Sahara | 4-dr only | Turbo I4 / V6 | Selec-Trac full-time | 3,500 lbs | 5 | from about $48,000 |
| Rubicon | 2-dr / 4-dr | V6 / turbo I4 | Rock-Trac (4:1) | 2,000 / up to 5,000 lbs | 4 / 5 | from about $45,000 |
| Rubicon X | 2-dr / 4-dr | V6 / turbo I4 | Rock-Trac (4:1) | 2,000 / up to 5,000 lbs | 4 / 5 | from about $55,000 |
| Willys 392 | 4-dr only | 6.4L V8 | Selec-Trac full-time | 3,500 lbs | 5 | from about $70,000 |
| Moab 392 | 4-dr only | 6.4L V8 | Selec-Trac full-time | 3,500 lbs | 5 | from about $80,000 |
Every trim includes standard four-wheel drive and the 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen for 2026. Towing is the maximum when properly equipped; the 5,000-pound rating applies to four-door Rubicon models with the right axle and transmission. The V8 392 models are four-door only and tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped. Prices are approximate starting MSRP before destination and fees; see live inventory for the exact figure on a specific vehicle.
Head to Head
These two share the same engines, the same Command-Trac 4×4, and the same body styles, so the decision is about equipment, not capability. The Sport is the stripped-back, modify-it-yourself foundation. The Sport S adds the convenience features and available driver-assistance tech that make a Wrangler easier to live with day to day. If this is your daily driver and you want it comfortable out of the box, step up to the Sport S. If you are building a trail rig and plan to swap parts anyway, the Sport saves you money up front.
This is the classic Wrangler decision, and the two are different vehicles underneath. The Sahara uses Selec-Trac full-time 4×4 tuned for on-road manners and is four-door only, which makes it the comfortable commuter and family choice. The Rubicon uses Rock-Trac with a 4:1 low ratio, standard front and rear lockers, and a front sway-bar disconnect, which makes it the serious trail tool. If you rarely leave pavement, the Sahara is the better daily companion. If you actually go off-road, even occasionally, the Rubicon’s standard hardware is worth the difference.
Both run the same Rock-Trac system and the same core off-road hardware, so the Rubicon X is not more capable in a fundamental way. What it adds is a premium cabin and larger off-road tires bundled in, rather than chased through option packages. Choose the Rubicon if you want the capability and would rather spend elsewhere or keep the price down. Choose the Rubicon X if you want the trail gear and a nicer interior in one trim without building it up.
The Willys is the value path to real off-road traction: a standard rear locker, off-road tires, and rock rails on the Command-Trac platform, at a notably lower price than the Rubicon. The Rubicon goes further with front and rear lockers, the sway-bar disconnect, the 4:1 Rock-Trac case, and the available 35-inch Xtreme package. For weekend trails and dirt-road duty, the Willys delivers most of what casual off-roaders need. For technical rock crawling and the highest factory capability short of the V8 trims, the Rubicon is the one.
Find Your Fit
Start with the Sport. You get standard four-wheel drive, the open-air essentials, and the 12.3-inch screen at the lowest entry. The Sport S is the small step up if you want more comfort and tech without changing the mechanicals.
Look at the Willys. The standard rear locker and off-road tires handle weekend trails and dirt roads near Lake Travis without the cost of the full Rubicon package.
Choose the Rubicon, or the Rubicon X if you also want a premium cabin. Front and rear lockers, the sway-bar disconnect, the 4:1 Rock-Trac case, and the available 35-inch tires give you the most factory trail capability outside the V8 trims.
The Sahara is the comfortable commuter, with full-time 4×4 and a four-door body suited to families. The Sport S is the smaller, less expensive daily option if you do not need the Sahara’s refinement.
The Willys 392 and Moab 392 carry the 470-horsepower 6.4L V8. Both are four-door only and share the same powertrain, so pick the Willys 392 for a lower entry to the V8 or the Moab 392 for the flagship styling and the top of the lineup.
Next Step
Covert CDJR Bee Cave keeps a rotating selection of Wrangler trims on the lot for drivers across Georgetown, Taylor, and Lockhart. The fastest way to settle the trim question is to drive two of them back to back. Browse the current Jeep Wrangler inventory, estimate a payment with our payment calculator, see what your current vehicle is worth with our trade-in tool, or schedule a test drive. When you are ready, get pre-approved online.
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Next Step
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Questions
The 2026 Wrangler has six core trims: Sport, Sport S, Willys, Sahara, Rubicon, and Rubicon X. Above them sit two V8 special models, the Willys 392 and the Moab 392, plus limited Twelve 4 Twelve anniversary editions released through the year.
The Sport and Sport S share the same engines, Command-Trac 4×4, and body styles, so the difference is equipment rather than capability. The Sport S adds convenience features and available driver-assistance technology, making it the easier daily driver, while the Sport is the lower-cost foundation.
The Rubicon is the most trail-capable Wrangler short of the V8 trims, with standard front and rear locking differentials, a front sway-bar disconnect, a 4:1 Rock-Trac low ratio, and an available 35-inch tire package. The Rubicon X adds a premium cabin to the same hardware, and the Willys is the value option for lighter off-road use.
The Sahara, Willys 392, and Moab 392 come only as four-door models. The Sport, Sport S, Willys, Rubicon, and Rubicon X are offered as either a two-door or a four-door.
Most Wrangler trims offer two engines: a 3.6L Pentastar V6 with 285 horsepower and a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder with 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Sahara comes standard with the turbo four, while the other gas trims default to the V6. The Willys 392 and Moab 392 use a 6.4L HEMI V8 with 470 horsepower.
Two-door Wranglers tow up to 2,000 pounds and standard four-door models tow up to 3,500 pounds, both when properly equipped. Four-door Rubicon models reach the lineup maximum of 5,000 pounds with the correct axle and transmission. The four-door-only V8 392 models tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped.
For buyers who want real off-road traction without paying for the full Rubicon package, the Willys is widely viewed as the value pick, since it adds a standard rear locker and off-road tires to the Command-Trac platform. For the lowest entry overall, the Sport is the starting point.
Yes. If the trim, color, or configuration you want is not currently on our lot near Lake Travis, our team can help you locate one or place a factory order. Contact Covert CDJR Bee Cave to start the process.
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