Estimated value by year
New
$24,000
MSRP
1 yr
$17,520
-27%
2 yrs
$15,840
-34%
3 yrs
$14,400
-40%
5 yrs
$11,520
-52%
10 yrs
$6,720
-72%
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Full Depreciation Table — Chevrolet Malibu
Based on base MSRP of $24,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $20,880 | $24,000 | $26,880 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -27% | $15,242 | $17,520 | $19,622 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -34% | $13,781 | $15,840 | $17,741 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -40% | $12,528 | $14,400 | $16,128 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -46% | $11,275 | $12,960 | $14,515 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -52% | $10,022 | $11,520 | $12,902 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -56% | $9,187 | $10,560 | $11,827 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -60% | $8,352 | $9,600 | $10,752 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -64% | $7,517 | $8,640 | $9,677 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -68% | $6,682 | $7,680 | $8,602 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -72% | $5,846 | $6,720 | $7,526 |
Cost per year
$2,496
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$14,400 saves $9,600
Value at 10 yrs
$6,720
72% of value gone
Key Specs — Chevrolet Malibu
Category
Sedan
Base MSRP
$24,000
5-Year Depreciation
52%
vs Category Avg
6% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Chevrolet Malibu?
The sweet spot for buying a used Malibu is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $9,600 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. This model depreciates heavily, which makes the used market excellent value. A 3-year-old example can be significantly cheaper than new.
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