2027 Jeep Wrangler · Trim vs trim · 4-door

2027 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon vs Sahara: what's the difference?

The Sahara costs $275 more. It starts at $51,410 as a with the 2.0L and an automatic, and the at $51,135 with the 3.6L Pentastar and a 6-speed manual. The Sahara adds a name-brand sound system. It comes without a , a , a or . In all, 12 parts differ, listed below.

Our Wrangler data has the six core gasoline for 2026 and 2027, with both bodies and selected , roof, bumper, comfort and technology options. It doesn't have every , the special editions, the 392 or the 4xe yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Rubicon$51,135
Sahara$51,410

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatRubiconSahara
Tire diameterRubicon32.7″Sahara32.1″
Wheel sizeRubicon17″Sahara18″
Ground clearanceRubicon10.8″Sahara
Approach angleRubicon43.9°Sahara
Breakover angleRubicon22.6°Sahara
Departure angleRubicon37.0°Sahara
Parts
WhatRubiconSahara
EngineRubicon3.6L Pentastar V6Sahara2.0L turbo four
TransmissionRubicon6-speed manualSahara8-speed automatic
4x4 systemRubiconRock-Trac part-timeSaharaCommand-Trac part-time
Front axleRubiconFront locker · 4.10SaharaFront open diff · 3.45
Rear axleRubiconRear locker · 4.10SaharaRear open diff · 3.45
SuspensionRubiconOff-road suspensionSaharaStandard solid-axle suspension
Front sway barRubiconElectronic sway-bar disconnectSaharaFixed front sway bar
WheelsRubicon17″ Machined black alloySahara18″ Machined gray alloy
TiresRubicon33-inch off-road · LT285/70R17Sahara32-inch all-season · 255/70R18
Fender flaresRubiconBlack highline flaresSaharaBody-color fender flares
Side stepsRubiconRock railsSaharaSide steps
AudioRubicon8-speaker audioSaharaAlpine Premium Audio System
Equipment
WhatRubiconSahara
Trailer Tow and Aux Switch GroupRubiconYesSaharaNot included
TrailCam forward off-road cameraRubiconNot includedSaharaYes

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The Sahara 4-door, as it comes

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Sahara

4-door

32.1″ TIRE≈43.2° APPROACH≈10.5″ CLEARANCE118.4″ WHEELBASE

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Packages & options

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What your options change

This is a stock Sahara. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.

  • No 4H Auto
  • No Rear locker
  • No Front locker
  • No Sway-bar disconnect
  • No Rock rails
  • No Beadlock-capable
  • No Steel bumpers
4WD
Command-Trac part-time
Low range
2.72:1
Axle ratio
3.45
Breakover
—
Departure
—
Horsepower
270 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
Wheel
18″
Seats
5
Fuel tank
21.5 gal

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