Used Chevrolet Equinox for Sale nearPalm Desert, 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 $19,218, and its year-round low is $18,261.81. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly broad band across generations, with newer versions commanding more and older ones landing at lower entry points.

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 everyday usefulness. The all-generations owner rating is 4.49/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and strong value, and many also like the easy-to-use technology and family-friendly packaging. Across the expert reviews, the Equinox also stands out for its spacious interior, practical layout, and broad appeal.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the form of fairly pedestrian performance, an irritating transmission in several years, and cargo space that trails some rivals.

31.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Equinox models reliable?

The Chevrolet Equinox has a strong reputation with owners for comfort, roominess, and everyday usability, and several model years earn especially positive feedback for their smooth ride and practical features. Expert commentary also points to a generally easy-to-live-with character, especially in newer versions.

• 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 specific year and maintenance history, so a careful inspection and vehicle history check 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 79.9% — 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
• 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 entry trim starts with the 11-inch digital instrument cluster, 11.3-inch touchscreen, Google built-in apps, and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want the core tech and everyday usability.
• Activ: 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, giving you the most rugged-looking setup in the lineup.
• RS: This trim brings more black trim, a wider grille, standard 19-inch wheels, and a flat-bottom steering wheel, making it the sportiest-looking option.

What Chevrolet Equinox do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, newer features, and competitive pricing. When more listings are on the market, you also have a better chance of finding the right trim, color, and condition.

What is the Chevrolet Equinox's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, and several are posting double-digit declines. That pattern generally works in your favor if you're shopping used, since it creates more room to find value across a wide range of model years. The smallest drops are concentrated in the newer end of the lineup, where prices have softened less sharply.

The 2023, 2024, and 2016 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

Chevrolet Safety Assist is standard on the 2026 Equinox and includes automatic emergency braking, lane-keep 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 −7.51% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −11.12%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.6% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,063. The Chevrolet Equinox offers a roomy cabin and a practical, easy-to-live-with layout that suits family use well.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The only available engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four making 175 horsepower, and FWD models are paired with a CVT while AWD models use an eight-speed automatic.
• Tech: An 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.3-inch touchscreen are standard, and the system includes Google built-in apps plus 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 2024 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 September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.