Used Chevrolet Equinox for Sale near Traverse City, MI

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 $19,184, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $18,265 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 4.49/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Equinox for its roomy interior, comfortable ride, and practical value. Across the model years, you also see recurring praise for easy-to-use technology and family-friendly packaging.

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

The main trade-offs are the fairly pedestrian driving character, the transmission behavior on some years, and cargo space that trails some rivals.

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

Are Chevrolet Equinox models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Equinox as comfortable, spacious, and good value, and expert reviews reinforce its easy-to-live-with character and practical everyday appeal. Across the model years, that combination makes it a familiar, family-friendly used SUV.

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

For long-term ownership, you should pay close attention to service history and a pre-purchase inspection, especially on older examples where wear and repair risk can matter more.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.1% — 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, making it the best-value choice for most shoppers.
• 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 buyers who want the most rugged-looking version.
• 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 years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and deal quality. That usually makes it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and condition for your budget.

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 prices have generally moved lower. The declines are especially sharp on several recent and mid-cycle years, while a few older and newer examples have eased down more modestly. Overall, the table points to broad downward movement rather than stability.

The 2024, 2016, 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 −11.02% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −11.06%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 38.8% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 38.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,011. The Chevrolet Equinox offers a roomy cabin and a practical, easy-to-live-with 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 latest model adds a standard suite that includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, forward-collision warning, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, high-beam assist, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert with braking, 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.