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 $19,283, and its year-round low is $18,289.87. That puts the model in a broad price band that stretches from older budget-friendly examples to much newer, higher-priced versions. 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 strong used pick if you want a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with broad appeal and good value. The all-generations owner rating is 4.49/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Equinox for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and practical everyday usability. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its value, fuel economy, and easy-to-live-with nature, especially in model years that add modern tech and family-friendly features.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years are modest cargo space, fairly pedestrian performance, and transmissions that can feel less polished than the rest of the package. Even so, the Equinox remains appealing because it delivers comfort, technology, and usefulness in a straightforward way.

31.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Equinox models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Equinox’s comfort, roomy cabin, and easy day-to-day usability as its biggest strengths. Across the model years, it also earns strong owner feedback for value and family-friendly practicality.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk depends heavily on the model year and maintenance history, so a careful inspection and vehicle-history review matter most on older examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.7% — 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:

• Safety package: Chevrolet Safety Assist, with enhanced automatic emergency braking, intersection automatic emergency braking, rear-park assist, and a following distance indicator.
• Infotainment: An 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in apps, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: EPA-rated 27 mpg combined (26 mpg city, 29 mpg highway); AWD models are rated 1 mpg lower in the combined and city categories.

Which Chevrolet Equinox trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox offers...

• LT: The entry trim starts with the standard 11-inch digital instrument cluster, 11.3-inch touchscreen, Google built-in apps, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a well-finished cabin. It is the best-value trim if you want the core tech and everyday usability without moving up the lineup.
• Active: This trim 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 a little extra visual character.
• RS: This trim adds more black trim, a wider grille, standard 19-inch wheels, and a flat-bottom steering wheel, with 20-inch wheels available. It is the right 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.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, color, and equipment. They also sit in the sweet spot where newer features and broader availability overlap.

What is the Chevrolet Equinox's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room for value. The steepest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle years, while a few recent models are falling more slowly. That pattern suggests you can often find better pricing on the Equinox without giving up the newer features that matter most.

The 2023, 2024, and 2017 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 Chevrolet Safety Assist, including enhanced automatic emergency braking, intersection automatic emergency braking, rear-park assist, and a following distance indicator.

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 −5.58% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −11.18%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.8% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,809. The Chevrolet Equinox offers a roomy cabin and easy-to-use technology that make it a practical everyday SUV.

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: Chevrolet Safety Assist is standard and includes enhanced automatic emergency braking, intersection automatic emergency braking, rear-park assist, and a following distance indicator.
• 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.