Estimated value by year
New
$21,000
MSRP
1 yr
$15,960
-24%
2 yrs
$14,490
-31%
3 yrs
$13,230
-37%
5 yrs
$10,920
-48%
10 yrs
$6,720
-68%
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Full Depreciation Table — Chevrolet Trax
Based on base MSRP of $21,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $18,270 | $21,000 | $23,520 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -24% | $13,885 | $15,960 | $17,875 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -31% | $12,606 | $14,490 | $16,229 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -37% | $11,510 | $13,230 | $14,818 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -43% | $10,414 | $11,970 | $13,406 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -48% | $9,500 | $10,920 | $12,230 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -52% | $8,770 | $10,080 | $11,290 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -56% | $8,039 | $9,240 | $10,349 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -60% | $7,308 | $8,400 | $9,408 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -64% | $6,577 | $7,560 | $8,467 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -68% | $5,846 | $6,720 | $7,526 |
Cost per year
$2,016
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$13,230 saves $7,770
Value at 10 yrs
$6,720
68% of value gone
Key Specs — Chevrolet Trax
Category
SUV
Base MSRP
$21,000
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 Trax?
The sweet spot for buying a used Trax is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $7,770 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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