Used Chevrolet Equinox for Sale near Los Altos, CA

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 $19,322, and its lowest point over the past year was $18,265. 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 SUV choice if you want comfort, space, and easy-to-use tech. The all-generations owner rating is 4.49/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Equinox for its roomy cabin, smooth ride, and family-friendly practicality. Reviewers also frequently highlight its value and fuel economy, along with the everyday ease of living with the SUV.

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

The main trade-offs are the fairly pedestrian performance, the transmission behavior, and cargo space that trails some rivals. On recent models, those are the recurring points to weigh against the Equinox’s comfort and feature set.

33.7% 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 practical everyday character. Across the model years, it also earns praise for easy-to-use technology and a generally approachable driving experience.

• 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 is highest on older examples with known engine trouble, so condition, maintenance history, and a careful inspection matter a lot.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.6% — 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: Chevy Safety Assist
• Infotainment: 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in apps, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 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, cloth seats, and the core tech and safety setup. It’s the best-value trim if you want the Equinox’s main strengths without moving up for appearance extras.
• 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 a little extra visual character.
• RS: The RS brings more black trim, a wider grille, standard 19-inch wheels, 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.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing competition, and a better chance of finding the trim and equipment mix you want. They also sit close enough to the newest redesigns to feel current while still offering used-car pricing.

What is the Chevrolet Equinox's resale value?

Most Equinox model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more value for your money. The biggest drops are in the double-digit range, so recent and mid-cycle examples have become meaningfully more affordable. A few years are falling more slowly than others, which gives you some room to compare prices across the lineup.

The 2015, 2024, 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 Chevy Safety 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 −8.4% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −11.38%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.2% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,360. The Chevrolet Equinox offers a roomy cabin and an easygoing, practical character that makes it a strong 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: 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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.