Used Chevrolet Equinox for Sale nearSacramento, 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 $19,009, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $18,239 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 strong used SUV choice if you want comfort, space, and everyday value. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the roomy cabin, smooth ride, and practical packaging. They also frequently highlight the Equinox’s value, comfortable driving character, and useful modern features.

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

The main trade-offs are the fairly pedestrian performance, the irritating transmission in some years, and limited cargo space compared with rivals.

35.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Equinox models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Equinox’s roomy interior, comfortable ride, and everyday usefulness as its biggest strengths. Across the lineup, it’s a practical SUV that many shoppers find easy to live with and good value for the money.

• 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 highest in the older second-generation years, so a careful history check and inspection matter most on those models.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.4% — 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 entry trim brings standard chrome grille mesh, 17-inch wheels, a well-executed interior, and the core tech setup; it’s the best-value choice if you want the Equinox’s main strengths without moving up the lineup.
• 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, making it the pick if you want the most rugged-looking version.
• RS: This trim adds more black trim, a wider grille, standard 19-inch wheels, and a flat-bottom steering wheel, giving you 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 model years tend to be popular because they offer a broad mix of newer features, strong availability, and plenty of shopping choice. When supply is deeper, you also get more chances to compare prices and find a well-equipped example.

What is the Chevrolet Equinox's resale value?

Most Equinox model years are down year over year, and several recent years show double-digit drops. That pattern can work in your favor if you’re shopping used, since it opens up more room to find a newer model at a lower price than before. The smaller declines on a few older years suggest those versions have been a bit steadier in the market.

The 2014, 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 Chevy Safety Assist, including 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 −11.55% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −10.26%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 39.1% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 37.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,679. The Chevrolet Equinox offers a roomy cabin and practical everyday packaging 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 FWD models are connected to a CVT while 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 latest model adds a surround-view camera system, a digital rear-view mirror, rear pedestrian alert, and traffic-sign recognition through the Safety and Technology Package.
• 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 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.