Estimated value by year
New
$24,000
MSRP
1 yr
$18,480
-23%
2 yrs
$16,800
-30%
3 yrs
$15,360
-36%
5 yrs
$12,960
-46%
10 yrs
$8,160
-66%
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Full Depreciation Table — Chevrolet Trailblazer
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 | -23% | $16,078 | $18,480 | $20,698 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -30% | $14,616 | $16,800 | $18,816 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -36% | $13,363 | $15,360 | $17,203 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -42% | $12,110 | $13,920 | $15,590 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -46% | $11,275 | $12,960 | $14,515 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -50% | $10,440 | $12,000 | $13,440 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -54% | $9,605 | $11,040 | $12,365 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -58% | $8,770 | $10,080 | $11,290 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -62% | $7,934 | $9,120 | $10,214 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -66% | $7,099 | $8,160 | $9,139 |
Cost per year
$2,208
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$15,360 saves $8,640
Value at 10 yrs
$8,160
66% of value gone
Key Specs — Chevrolet Trailblazer
Category
SUV
Base MSRP
$24,000
5-Year Depreciation
46%
vs Category Avg
2% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Chevrolet Trailblazer?
The sweet spot for buying a used Trailblazer is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $8,640 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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