Used Chevrolet Equinox for Sale nearSaint Charles, 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 $19,116, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $18,253 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 usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Equinox for its roomy interior, comfortable ride, and good value. Across the model years, it also earns repeat credit for easy-to-use technology and family-friendly practicality.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the form of pedestrian performance, an irritating transmission, and less cargo space than rivals on some years.

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

Are Chevrolet Equinox models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the Equinox’s comfort, spacious cabin, and value-oriented character. The model also earns repeated praise for easy-to-use technology and a relaxed, everyday driving experience.

• 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 on older model years, so a careful history check matters most when you shop earlier versions.

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: 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: the Equinox’s 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 brings standard chrome grille mesh, 17-inch wheels, cloth seats, and the core Equinox tech setup, making it the most value-focused choice.
• 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 for a more rugged look and feel.
• RS: The RS 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 give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread to shop, and a strong mix of newer features and used-car value.

What is the Chevrolet Equinox's resale value?

Most Equinox model years are down year over year, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The steepest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older and recent models have declined more modestly. That pattern suggests you can shop across several generations with meaningful price relief.

The 2014, 2024, and 2023 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 −11.95% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −10.63%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 40.1% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 39.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,830. The Chevrolet Equinox offers a roomy cabin and a practical, easy-to-live-with character that suits everyday family use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: the Equinox’s EPA-rated 27 mpg combined (26 mpg city, 29 mpg highway) pairs with a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four making 175 horsepower.
• 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 standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, rear cross-traffic alert with braking, rear park-assist, and a Safety and Technology Package with a surround-view camera system, a digital rear-view mirror, rear pedestrian alert, and traffic-sign recognition.
• Starting price: $30,795

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 October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.