Used Chevrolet Equinox for Sale nearGrayslake, IL

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 $19,280, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $18,263 over the past year. 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 if you want comfort, space, and easy everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.49/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Equinox for its roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and strong value. Across the model years, you also see consistent appreciation for its fuel economy and practical family-friendly packaging.

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

The main trade-offs show up in recurring expert feedback: modest performance, an irritating transmission on several years, and cargo space that trails some rivals. Even so, the Equinox remains a sensible used buy if you want a practical crossover with broad appeal.

33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Equinox models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Equinox for comfort, roominess, and everyday value, and expert reviews echo its easy-to-live-with character and practical design. Across the model years, it comes across as a family-friendly SUV that delivers a useful mix of space and convenience.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Equinox between 4.24 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should pay close attention to maintenance history and vehicle condition, especially on older examples where engine-related concerns appear in the model’s history.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80% — 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: The Equinox’s EPA-rated 27 mpg combined (26 mpg city, 29 mpg highway) is comparable to the non-hybrids in the group.

Which Chevrolet Equinox trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox offers these trims:

• LT: This is the entry point, and it brings standard chrome grille mesh, 17-inch wheels, cloth seats, an 11-inch digital instrument cluster, an 11.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and standard driver-assistance features. It’s the best-value trim if you want the core Equinox experience with the strongest mix of equipment and price.
• Activ: This trim adds a more prominent lower front fascia, more chrome trim, all-terrain tires on 17-inch wheels, microfiber and Evotex seats, and a more rugged visual character. It suits you if you want the most distinctive look and the model’s off-road-leaning styling.
• RS: This trim adds more black trim, a wider grille, standard 19-inch wheels, upholstery with Torch Red and Santorini Blue stitching, and a flat-bottom steering wheel. 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 high-volume years tend to be popular because they give you the broadest mix of availability, pricing, and deal opportunities. When more listings are on the market, you usually have a better chance of finding the color, trim, and condition you want.

What is the Chevrolet Equinox's resale value?

Most Equinox model years are down year over year, and several recent ones are posting double-digit declines. That creates a favorable setup for used buyers, especially if you’re shopping newer model years that have already softened from last year’s pricing. The smaller drops on the oldest examples suggest those years are changing more gradually than the rest.

The 2014, 2015, and 2024 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 driver-assistance features including automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, 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 −7.7% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −11.15%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.1% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,578. The Chevrolet Equinox offers a roomy cabin and easy everyday usability that make it a practical family crossover.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The only available engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four making 175 horsepower, and AWD models 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, 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.