Used Chevrolet Camaro for Sale nearLos Angeles, CA

How much does the Chevrolet Camaro cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Camaro prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Camaro's current nationwide average price is $28,392, and its year-round low is $24,833.15. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now within its own used-car pricing curve.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2022 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Camaro a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Camaro earns strong marks from owners across the full lineup.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.66/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Camaro for its powerful performance, sporty design, and thrilling driving experience. Many also highlight the handling, acceleration, and available V8 engines, along with the car’s strong value for enthusiasts.

Expert reviews rate the 2017 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on visibility, cabin space, and everyday practicality, especially in recent expert-reviewed years. Even so, the Camaro’s character, performance focus, and enthusiast appeal make it a compelling used choice if those compromises fit your priorities.

23.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Camaro models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Camaro for its strong performance, sporty character, and engaging driving feel. Across the lineup, it also earns positive feedback for style and value, which helps reinforce its appeal as a used performance car.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Camaro between 4.38 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-maintained example and checking history carefully, especially on older model years.

What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Camaro?

Across all model years, at 66.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, lane-change alert, and rear parking sensors
• Infotainment: a 7-inch infotainment system touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: The turbo-four paired with the manual gearbox gets an EPA-estimated 19 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined. Its automatic counterpart gets 22 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and 25 mpg combined. The same pattern holds true for the V6, which has its manual achieves 16/26/20 mpg city/highway/combined fuel economy with the automatic getting 18/29/22 mpg city/highway/combined. The more powerful V8 engines are nearly equally as fuel-efficient with either transmission. The 6.2-liter V8 with a manual transmission see 16/24/19 mpg city/highway/combined while the automatic gets 16/26/20 mpg city/highway/combined. The supercharged V8 version of the Camaro gets 16 mpg combined no matter the transmission.

Which Chevrolet Camaro trim should I buy?

The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro offers these trims:

• 1LS: the entry point for coupe and convertible shoppers, with the Camaro’s core rear-wheel-drive performance character and a broad powertrain range.
• 1LT: a smart step up if you want more equipment and access to the Camaro’s available tech and performance options.
• 2LT: adds more comfort and convenience content for buyers who want a better-equipped daily driver.
• 3LT: a stronger choice if you want a more upscale-feeling Camaro with more available features.
• LT1: the best-value trim for shoppers who want V8 performance in a simpler package.
• 1SS: brings the Camaro SS performance formula and suits buyers who want a more serious muscle-car setup.
• 2SS: adds more premium equipment on top of SS performance for buyers who want the most complete daily-driver blend.
• ZL1: the most performance-focused variant, aimed at buyers who want the Camaro at its most extreme.

What Chevrolet Camaro do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Camaro years with the most listings are 2022, 2018, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a wider selection of trims, prices, and equipment combinations. More listings also make it easier to compare condition and find a Camaro that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Chevrolet Camaro's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few years are flat to slightly higher, so pricing remains uneven across the lineup rather than moving in one direction.

The 2014, 2016, and 2023 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2018, 2017, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Chevrolet Camaro safe?

• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 6/10
• 2017: 8/10
• 2016: 5/10

The 2021 Camaro includes rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, lane-change alert, and rear parking sensors.

For the safest used buy, the 2017 and 2021 models both post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Camaro now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −1.31% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −3.53%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 27.7% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,781. The Chevrolet Camaro offers a strong rear-wheel-drive performance character that makes it appealing if you want a traditional muscle-car feel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is standard on the Chevy Camaro. It makes 275 horsepower and 295 pound-feet for torque and is paired with a six-speed manual transmission as standard.
• Tech: Chevy equips the Camaro with a good roster of standard technology including a 7-inch infotainment system touchscreen, Bluetooth, voice command, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, a six-speaker audio system, 4G LTE WiFi hot spot, and keyless entry and start.
• Safety: A good list of safety technology is available including rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, lane-change alert, and rear parking sensors.
• Starting price: The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro coupe starts at $25,995.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2025 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.