Used 2016 FIAT 500X for Sale nearDurham, NC

How much does the 2016 FIAT 500X cost?

Prices have softened 6.70% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 167 listings available, which gives you a modest amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

Is the 2016 FIAT 500X a good car?

Generally — the 2016 FIAT 500X earns a 4.2/5 user rating and a 7/10 expert rating, which points to a solid overall case for shoppers. The standout strength is Look and feel at 10/10. Owners consistently praise its fun driving experience, attractive design, good fuel economy, and handy features like GPS and Bluetooth. In use, it fits best if you want a small crossover that feels stylish and easy to live with rather than purely utilitarian. With 29.3% of listings marked as good or great deals, the market gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2016 FIAT 500X reliable?

Owners rate it 4.2/5, a solid signal of long-term satisfaction. Owners also describe it as a model where finding a reliable example matters, with feedback pointing to trouble-free ownership when the right vehicle is chosen and to rough engine performance or interior damage on some cars. The expert notes also suggest dependability is a key question for this model, and the cost-effectiveness discussion says long-run reliability is still uncertain. If you buy used, your biggest ownership risk is ending up with a poorly maintained example, so condition and history matter a lot.

What should I look for when buying a used 2016 FIAT 500X?

At 65.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a hands-on inspection of the body, interior, and mechanical condition. Because some owners reported rough engine performance and interior damage on specific cars, you’ll want to focus on signs of prior repair quality, wear, and any evidence that the car has been neglected. A clean-looking listing is not enough here; you want proof that the car has been cared for consistently.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Pop trim has a contrast-color dashboard insert and a 2-tone appearance for the seats and door panels, while Lounge and Trekking Plus can add leather with deep brown seat surfaces and door panel inserts. The Trekking models feature more rugged styling cues, and the Lounge Collection 1 package adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection, and rear parking-assist sensors.
• Powertrain: All versions except the base Pop trim use a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine making 180 hp with a 9-speed automatic transmission and a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The AWD system is described as fully disconnecting the rear axle to help efficiency, and the combined rating is 24 mpg with AWD versus 25 mpg with front-wheel drive.
• Safety package: Depending on configuration, you can get forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning with active lane assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-path detection, rear parking assist sensors, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic high-beam headlights. 911 Assist emergency calling is unavailable for this model.
• Infotainment: The available 6.5-inch touchscreen with optional navigation keeps the system easy to use, and it includes traditional knobs for volume and tuning. It supports Bluetooth pairing and voice-text reply capability with Android devices, but Uconnect Access services are not offered with it.
• Fuel efficiency: The front-drive model is rated at 22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined, while the AWD version is rated at 24 mpg combined. In testing, the vehicle returned 21.9 mpg over a week and 25.6 mpg on a standard test loop.

Which 2016 FIAT 500X trim should I buy?

The 2016 FIAT 500X is offered in 5 trim levels: Pop, Easy, Lounge, Trekking, and Trekking Plus.

Here's the short version:

• Pop: This is the entry point, and it still gets a contrast-color dashboard insert plus a 2-tone look for the seats and door panels. It makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the 500X, but you give up the richer appearance and available equipment found higher up.
• Easy: This trim sits above the base model and is part of the mainstream lineup, but the strongest value case in the available information leans toward the trims that add more comfort, style, or safety equipment.
• Lounge: This is the best-value trim if you want the most balanced mix of style and available features. It can be paired with the Lounge Collection 1 package, which adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection, and rear parking-assist sensors for a reasonable price.
• Trekking: Choose this if you want the more rugged styling cues called out in the test drive notes. It is the trim for shoppers who want the 500X to look a bit more adventurous.
• Trekking Plus: This is the most upscale-looking version in the lineup, with more rugged styling cues and available leather that brings deeper brown seat surfaces and door panel inserts.

The safety-package note to keep in mind is that the blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection, and rear parking-assist sensors are tied to the Lounge Collection 1 package rather than being universal.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2016 FIAT 500X?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you can shop with some leverage if you’re patient.

• Deal availability: 29.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 167 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.70% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 65.3% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $7,900, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2016 FIAT 500X's resale value?

The current average of $8,024 sits slightly below last year's $8,599.

That price movement suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you as a buyer today but may limit upside if you plan to resell soon. If you buy at a strong price and keep the car in excellent condition, you can reduce the impact of that depreciation. The key for future resale is choosing a clean, well-documented example that avoids the condition issues some owners have reported.

Vehicles with solid owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.2/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2016 FIAT 500X safe?

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Depending on how you configure it, the 500X can include forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning with active lane assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-path detection, rear parking assist sensors, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic high-beam headlights. One important caveat is that 911 Assist emergency calling is unavailable for this model, and the notes also mention trouble with the LATCH system. That means you should pay close attention to child-seat fit and to the exact safety equipment on the specific listing you’re considering.

Should I buy a 2016 FIAT 500X or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2016 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2016 if:

• 29.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 65.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.70% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.2/5 — a solid satisfaction signal.
• The 2016 model is positioned as a credible entry in the small crossover SUV segment, with attractive design, affordable pricing, and a fun driving experience.

The bottom line: If you want the strongest mix of price, style, and everyday usability, the 2016 is the one to target. If you’re especially price-sensitive, focus on the best-documented listings and be willing to compare several examples before buying.

How does the 2016 FIAT 500X compare to the 2016 Jeep Renegade?

Our experts score the 2016 FIAT 500X 7/10 and the 2016 Jeep Renegade 6.7/10. The 500X has the edge on expert score and average used price, while the Renegade offers more listings and a slightly larger share of good and great deals. The 500X also posts better fuel economy in the comparison table, while both share the same engine output.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.