Estimated value by year
New
$30,000
MSRP
1 yr
$22,800
-24%
2 yrs
$20,700
-31%
3 yrs
$18,900
-37%
5 yrs
$15,600
-48%
10 yrs
$9,600
-68%
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Full Depreciation Table — Chevrolet Equinox
Based on base MSRP of $30,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $26,100 | $30,000 | $33,600 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -24% | $19,836 | $22,800 | $25,536 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -31% | $18,009 | $20,700 | $23,184 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -37% | $16,443 | $18,900 | $21,168 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -43% | $14,877 | $17,100 | $19,152 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -48% | $13,572 | $15,600 | $17,472 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -52% | $12,528 | $14,400 | $16,128 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -56% | $11,484 | $13,200 | $14,784 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -60% | $10,440 | $12,000 | $13,440 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -64% | $9,396 | $10,800 | $12,096 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -68% | $8,352 | $9,600 | $10,752 |
Cost per year
$2,880
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$18,900 saves $11,100
Value at 10 yrs
$9,600
68% of value gone
Key Specs — Chevrolet Equinox
Category
SUV
Base MSRP
$30,000
5-Year Depreciation
48%
vs Category Avg
4% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Chevrolet Equinox?
The sweet spot for buying a used Equinox is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $11,100 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. The steepest depreciation happens in the first 1-2 years, so letting someone else absorb that loss is a smart financial move.
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