1998 Jeep Cherokee

1998 Jeep Cherokee Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$15,665 - $22,240

Original MSRP:
$14,715 - $20,071

1998 Jeep Cherokee Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic, Limited, SE, Sport N/A

1998 Jeep Cherokee Models & Prices

1998 Jeep Cherokee SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr SE $15,665 $14,715 $240 / Month*
4dr SE $16,705 $15,682 $256 / Month*
2dr SE 4WD $17,180 $16,114 $263 / Month*
4dr SE 4WD $18,215 $17,076 $279 / Month*

1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Sport $18,300 $16,564 $270 / Month*
4dr Sport $19,335 $17,495 $285 / Month*
2dr Sport 4WD $19,810 $17,913 $292 / Month*
4dr Sport 4WD $20,845 $18,844 $307 / Month*

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Limited $20,725 $18,718 $305 / Month*
4dr Limited 4WD $22,240 $20,071 $327 / Month*

1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Classic $20,725 $18,718 $305 / Month*
4dr Classic 4WD $22,240 $20,071 $327 / Month*

1998 Jeep Cherokee Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
SE Sport Limited Classic
City 15/hwy 21 (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 16/hwy 21 (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 17/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans)    
City 18/hwy 20 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans)      
City 18/hwy 22 (2.5L engine/3-speed auto trans)      
City 18/hwy 22 (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans)    
City 21/hwy 25 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans)      
EXTERIOR Features
SE Sport Limited Classic
Black front bumper guards/grille    
Black lower body-side moldings      
Black roof rack    
Body-color fender flares      
Body-color front bumper guards/grille/headlamp bezel    
Body-color lower body-side moldings    
Classic decal      
Deep tinted sunscreen glass      
Deluxe sound insulation group
Dual pwr folding mirrors    
Dual upper body paint stripes      
Fender flares  
Front/rear black bumpers w/end caps    
Front/rear body-color bumpers w/end caps    
Halogen headlamps
Light tinted glass  
Limited graphics      
Manual fold-away mirrors    
Rear liftgate w/assist handle
Rear window intermittent wiper/washer    
Sport decal      
Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/washers
INTERIOR Features
SE Sport Limited Classic
"Fusion" vinyl reclining highback front bucket seats      
"Gilmore" cloth/vinyl reclining highback front bucket seats      
"Grenoble" premium cloth reclining lowback front bucket seats      
"Highland" leather reclining lowback front bucket seats      
6-way pwr driver seat      
Air conditioning      
AM/FM stereo radio-inc: digital clock, (2) front door speakers, seek      
Analog gauge cluster
Auxiliary 12-volt pwr outlet
Cargo area tie down loops
Cargo compartment light  
Cigar lighter
Day/night rearview mirror
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: (4) speakers, clock, seek  
Fixed antenna
Front/rear floor mats    
Full carpeting-inc: cargo area
Full-length floor console-inc: cupholders, covered storage, removable front ashtray, rear ashtray, padded armrest, storage bin w/CD/cassette slots
Headlamps-on warning buzzer
Leather-wrapped 2-spoke black steering wheel    
Light group-inc: dome/map/underhood lights, courtesy lights under instrument panel, dual illum visor vanity mirrors, headlamp time delay      
Lights-inc: front dome, glove box
Luxury 2-spoke soft feel black steering wheel    
Overhead console-inc: compass, trip computer, front/rear map/reading lamps, sunglasses/garage door opener storage      
Passenger assist handle
Pwr windows/door locks      
Rear folding seat w/removable cushion
Rear window defroster      
Remote keyless entry-inc: (2) key transmitters      
Removable cargo compartment cover      
Shift indicator warning lamp    
Speed control      
Tachometer  
Tilt steering wheel      
Vinyl door trim panels  
Vinyl door trim panels w/map pockets, woodgrain, carpet trim      
Woodgrain instrument panel bezel      
MECHANICAL Features
SE Sport Limited Classic
(4) 15" x 7" aluminum "Ecco" wheels w/machined rims      
(4) 15" x 7" aluminum "Luxury" wheels w/dark silver accent      
(4) 15" x 7" argent full face steel wheels      
(4) 15" x 7" argent styled steel wheels      
117-amp alternator
2.5L (150) SMPI I4 engine      
20 gallon fuel tank w/tethered gas cap
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD    
4-wheel drive
4.0L (242) SMPI I6 "Power Tech" engine  
4550# GVWR    
4600# GVWR
4850# GVWR    
4900# GVWR
5-speed manual transmission w/OD-inc: floor-mount, clutch/starter interlock    
500-CCA maintenance-free battery
Carpeted spare tire cover  
Command-Trac part-time 4WD transfer case (NVG231)  
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Inside-mounted compact spare tire
Normal duty suspension
P215/75R15 all-season SBR BSW Wrangler AP tires      
P225/70R15 all-season SBR OWL Eagle GA tires      
P225/75R15 all-terrain SBR OWL Wrangler RT/S tires    
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
Pwr steering
Quadra-link front suspension w/solid axle
Rear wheel drive
Selec-Trac full-time 4WD transfer case (NVG242)      
SAFETY Features
SE Sport Limited Classic
Driver & front passenger Next Generation air bags
Height-adjustable front shoulder belts
Traveling inboard seatbelt buckle

1998 Jeep Cherokee Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
SE Sport Limited Classic
(4) 15" X 7" ALUMINUM WHEELS    
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES  
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (REQ: ERH Engine)      
6-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT (REQ: AWH Pwr Equipment Group)    
CARGO AREA COVER  
DEEP TINTED SUNSCREEN GLASS (REQ: GFA Rear Window Defroster)    
DEEP TINTED SUNSCREEN GLASS -inc: quarter vent windows (REQ: GFA Rear Window Defroster)      
DUAL PWR BLACK FOLDING MIRRORS    
DUAL PWR HEATED FOLDING MIRRORS      
DUAL PWR HEATED FOLDING MIRRORS (REQ: GFA Rear Window Defroster)  
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: 4-speakers, clock      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE, COMPACT DISC -inc: equalizer, 4-speakers
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
FOG LAMPS      
FOG LAMPS (REQ: GFA Rear Window Defroster)    
FRONT & REAR FLOOR MATS    
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL    
LIGHT GROUP -inc: map/dome/underhood lights, courtesy lights under I/P, headlamps w/time delay, dual illum visor vanity mirrors    
LIGHT GROUP -inc: map/dome/underhood lights, courtesy lights under I/P, headlamps w/time delay, dual illum visor vanity mirrors (REQ: RAS or RAZ Radio)      
MANUFACTURERS STATEMENT OF ORIGIN-ON REQUEST
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (REQ: AWH Pwr Equip Group)    
PREMIUM INFINITY SPEAKERS -inc: (8) speakers in 6 locations (REQ: RAZ Radio)
PWR EQUIPMENT GROUP -inc: pwr windows/door locks, remote keyless entry w/2-transmitters (REQ: ADA Light Group)      
PWR EQUIPMENT GROUP -inc: pwr windows/door locks/folding mirrors, remote keyless entry w/(2) key transmitters (REQ: ADA Light Group, JHB Rear Window Wiper)      
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (REQ: JHB Rear Window Wiper/Washer) *Req'd in New York State*    
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER *Req'd in New York State*      
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER    
ROOF RACK    
SELEC-TRAC TRANSFER CASE      
SELEC-TRAC TRANSFER CASE (REQ: DGB Trans)      
SKID PLATE GROUP -inc: fuel tank, transfer case, front suspension shields
SPARE TIRE COVER      
SPEED CONTROL      
SPEED CONTROL (REQ: SCG Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel)    
TILT STEERING COLUMN  
TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: equalizing hitch, 7-wire receptacle, 4-wire trailer adaptor, HD engine cooling (REQ: DGB Trans, TBB Full-Size Spare Tire)      
TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: equalizing hitch, 7-wire receptacle, 4-wire trailer adaptor, HD engine cooling (REQ: ERH Engine, DGB Trans, TBB Full-Size Spare Tire)      
TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: equalizing hitch, 7-wire receptacle, 4-wire trailer adaptor, HD engine cooling (REQ: ERH Engine, DGB Trans, TBB Full-Size Spare Tire) *Deletes rear tow hook from AWE Suspension*      
TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: equalizing hitch, 7-wire receptacle, 4-wire trailer adaptor, HD engine cooling (REQ: TBB Full-Size Spare Tire)    
TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: equalizing hitch, 7-wire receptacle, 4-wire trailer adaptor, HD engine cooling (REQ: TBB Full-Size Spare Tire, DGB Trans) *Deletes rear tow hook from AWE Suspension*      
TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: equalizing hitch, 7-wire receptacle, 4-wire trailer adaptor, HD engine cooling (REQ: TBB Spare Tire) *Deletes rear tow hook from AWE Suspension*    
UP COUNTRY SUSPENSION -inc: fuel tank/transfer case/front suspension skid plates, anti-spin differential, front/rear tow hooks, HD engine cooling, off-highway suspension w/increased height, full-size spare tire *Deletes STD rear stabilizer bar* *NET*    
UP COUNTRY SUSPENSION -inc: fuel tank/transfer case/front suspension skid plates, anti-spin differential, front/rear tow hooks, HD engine cooling, off-highway suspension w/increased height, full-size spare tire, P225/75R15 BSW tires *Deletes STD rear stabilizer bar* *NET*    
AIR CONDITIONING Options
SE Sport Limited Classic
AIR CONDITIONING    
AIR CONDITIONING (w/EPE Engine-inc: HD engine cooling)      
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (REQ: 2_A Quick-Order Pkg)      
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (REQ: 2_D Quick-Order Pkg)      
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (REQ: 2_X Quick-Order Pkg)      
DIFFERENTIAL Options
SE Sport Limited Classic
ANTI-SPIN DIFFERENTIAL AXLE (REQ: TBB Spare Tire)
ANTI-SPIN DIFFERENTIAL AXLE (REQ: TBB Spare Tire) (N/A w/DGA Trans)      
ANTI-SPIN DIFFERENTIAL NOT DESIRED
EMISSIONS Options
SE Sport Limited Classic
BORDER STATE EMISSIONS *provides California/ Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut emissions for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas*
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS
STANDARD EMISSIONS
ENGINE Options
SE Sport Limited Classic
2.5L (150) SMPI I4 ENGINE (STD)      
4.0L (242) SMPI I6 "POWER TECH" ENGINE      
4.0L (242) SMPI I6 "POWER TECH" ENGINE (STD)  
OWNER FOLLOW-UP Options
SE Sport Limited Classic
OWNER FOLLOW-UP SERVICES PROGRAM
PAINT Options
SE Sport Limited Classic
MONOTONE PAINT (STD)
POWERTRAIN Options
SE Sport Limited Classic
POWERTRAIN -inc: 2.5L I4 engine, 3-speed auto trans      
POWERTRAIN -inc: 2.5L I4 engine, 5-speed manual trans      
POWERTRAIN -inc: 4.0L I6 engine, 4-speed auto trans
POWERTRAIN -inc: 4.0L I6 engine, 5-speed manual trans    
QUICK-ORDER PKG Options
SE Sport Limited Classic
2_B QUICK-ORDER PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*      
2_H QUICK-ORDER PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*      
2_J QUICK-ORDER PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*      
2_S QUICK-ORDER PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*      
QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: air cond, cloth/vinyl bucket seats, dual pwr mirrors, rear window wiper/washer *GROSS*      
QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: base vehicle      
QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: Classic decor group *Contents listed in STD Equipment*      
QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: Classic decor group, air cond, light group, pwr equipment group, tilt steering column *GROSS*      
QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: Limited decor group *Contents listed in STD Equipment*      
QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: Sport decor group *Contents listed in STD Equipment*      
QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: Sport decor group, light group, air cond, front/rear floor mats, dual pwr mirrors, pwr convenience group, roof rack, tilt steering column, leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear window wiper/washer *GROSS*      
SEAT TYPE Options
SE Sport Limited Classic
FUSION VINYL HIGHBACK BUCKET SEATS (STD) (REQ: 2_A Quick-Order Pkg)      
GILMORE CLOTH/VINYL RECLINING HIGHBACK FRONT BUCKET SEATS      
GILMORE CLOTH/VINYL RECLINING HIGHBACK FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD)      
GRENOBLE PREMIUM CLOTH RECLINING LOWBACK FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD)      
HIGHLAND LEATHER RECLINING LOWBACK FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD)      
SPARE TIRE Options
SE Sport Limited Classic
COMPACT SPARE TIRE (STD)
FULL-SIZE SPARE TIRE W/MATCHING WHEEL
TIRES Options
SE Sport Limited Classic
P215/75R15 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW WRANGLER AP TIRES (STD)      
P225/70R15 ALL-SEASON SBR OWL EAGLE GA TIRES (STD)      
P225/75R15 ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL WRANGLER RT/S TIRES (REQ: AWE Up Country Suspension)      
P225/75R15 ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL WRANGLER RT/S TIRES (REQ: TBB Full Size Spare Tire)      
P225/75R15 ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL WRANGLER RT/S TIRES (STD)    
TRANSMISSION Options
SE Sport Limited Classic
3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (REQ: EPE Engine)      
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD      
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (REQ: ERH Engine)      
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)    
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)    

1998 Jeep Cherokee Technical Specifications

Brakes
SE Sport Limited Classic
Brake ABS System
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
SE Sport Limited Classic
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 43.2 43.2 43.2 43.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 71.0 71.0 71.0 71.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 34.0 34.0 34.0 34.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Engine
SE Sport Limited Classic
Displacement 2.5L/150 4.0L/242 4.0L/242 4.0L/242
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I6 Gas I6 Gas I6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 125 @ 5400 190 @ 4600 190 @ 4600 190 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 150 @ 3250 225 @ 3000 225 @ 3000 225 @ 3000
Exterior Dimensions
SE Sport Limited Classic
Height, Overall (in) 63.9 63.9 63.9 64.0
Length, Overall (in) 167.5 167.5 167.5 167.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) 7.8 8.1 7.8 8.1
Wheelbase (in) 101.4 101.4 101.4 101.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.9 67.9 67.9 67.9
Fuel Tank
SE Sport Limited Classic
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 20 20 20 20
Steering
SE Sport Limited Classic
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4
Steering Type Power Power Power Power
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.9 35.9 35.9 35.9
Suspension
SE Sport Limited Classic
Suspension Type - Front Quadra-Link Quadra-Link Quadra-Link Quadra-Link
Suspension Type - Rear Solid Axle Solid Axle Solid Axle Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Leaf Springs w/Leaf Springs w/Leaf Springs w/Leaf Springs
Tires
SE Sport Limited Classic
Front Tire Size P215/75R15 P225/75R15 P225/70R15 P225/75R15
Rear Tire Size P215/75R15 P225/75R15 P225/70R15 P225/75R15
Transmission
SE Sport Limited Classic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic Automatic Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 3 3 4 4
Vehicle
SE Sport Limited Classic
Front Head Room (in) 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8
Front Leg Room (in) 41.4 41.4 41.4 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.2 55.2 55.2 55.2
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 94.8 94.8 94.8 94.8
Second Head Room (in) 38.5 38.5 38.5 38.5
Second Leg Room (in) 35.0 35.0 35.0 35.0
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.2 55.2 55.2 55.2
Weight Information
SE Sport Limited Classic
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2947 2947 2993 3153

1998 Jeep Cherokee Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger Next Generation air bags
Height-adjustable front shoulder belts
Traveling inboard seatbelt buckle
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A