Used Chevrolet Equinox for Sale nearFredericksburg, VA

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

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

The Chevrolet Equinox's current nationwide average price is $18,981, and its lowest point over the past year was $18,240. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Equinox a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Equinox is a well-liked used SUV with broad appeal, anchored by an all-generations user rating of 4.5/5. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Equinox for its roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and practical everyday value. Across the model years, the recurring themes are spacious interiors, easy-to-live-with comfort, and useful tech that makes daily driving simpler.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are modest performance, an irritating transmission in several years, and cargo space that trails some rivals. 33.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Equinox models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Chevrolet Equinox for comfort, roominess, and value, and expert reviews repeatedly highlight its practical, easy-to-use character. Across the model years, the strongest themes are a spacious cabin, agreeable daily driving manners, and useful technology.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Equinox between 4.2 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most important on older model years, so a careful history check and inspection matter most on the earliest examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: EPA-rated 27 mpg combined (26 mpg city, 29 mpg highway)

Which Chevrolet Equinox trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox offers these trims:

• LT: The LT starts the lineup with standard chrome grille mesh, 17-inch wheels, a standard 11-inch digital instrument cluster, an 11.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a broad set of standard driver-assistance features. It’s the best-value trim for most shoppers who want the core Equinox experience.
• Activ: The Activ adds a more prominent lower front fascia, more chrome trim, all-terrain tires on 17-inch wheels, and unique microfiber and Evotex seats. It suits you if you want the most rugged-looking version and plan to spend more time on unpaved roads.
• RS: The RS brings more black trim, a wider grille, standard 19-inch wheels, and a flat-bottom steering wheel, with 20-inch wheels available. It’s the pick if you want the sportiest appearance in the lineup.

What Chevrolet Equinox do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Equinox years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2023.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection and the easiest shopping experience. They also sit close to the newest redesign, which helps keep them attractive to buyers who want modern features and a wide range of listings.

What is the Chevrolet Equinox's resale value?

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across the Equinox lineup, which is good news if you're shopping used. Several recent and older model years are down by double digits, while the smallest drops are still clearly negative. That means you can find meaningful value across a wide spread of model years rather than waiting for a single standout bargain.

The 2024, 2016, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Equinox safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2023: 6/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2019: 9/10
• 2018: 8/10
• 2015: 8/10

The 2026 Equinox comes standard with expected driver-assistance features, including automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, high-beam assist, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear park-assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2019, 2020 and 2025 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2026 model is at −11.66% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −9.57%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 36.6% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 35.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,570. The Chevrolet Equinox offers a roomy cabin and practical everyday usability that make it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The only available engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four making 175 horsepower, and AWD models have an eight-speed automatic transmission and are rated at 203 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: An 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.3-inch touchscreen are standard, and the Equinox retains wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The Equinox comes standard with expected driver-assistance features, including automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, high-beam assist, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear park-assist.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $30,795 for an LT model with FWD.

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

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.