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 $19,283, and its year-round low is $18,273.56. That puts the model in a broad price band that stretches from older, budget-friendly examples to newer, more expensive versions. 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 pick if you want a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with broad appeal and solid value. The all-generations owner rating is 4.49/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Equinox for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and practical everyday usability. Review feedback also points to good fuel economy and a generally family-friendly character, with modern features adding to its appeal. Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in recurring expert feedback: some years bring fairly pedestrian performance, an irritating transmission, and less cargo space than rivals. Those are the kinds of compromises you should expect if you want comfort, value, and easy day-to-day use in one package.

28.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Equinox models reliable?

Owners and experts repeatedly point to the Equinox’s comfort, roomy cabin, and easy-to-live-with nature. Across the model years, it also earns praise for value, practical packaging, and a generally friendly 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 depends heavily on the specific year and maintenance history, so a careful inspection and vehicle-history review 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 79.8% — 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, plus the Safety and Technology Package with a surround-view camera system, a digital rear-view mirror, rear pedestrian alert, and traffic-sign recognition.
• Infotainment: An 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in apps, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless 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 chrome grille mesh, 17-inch wheels, the 11-inch digital instrument cluster, the 11.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the standard driver-assistance suite. It’s the best-value choice if you want the core Equinox experience with the broadest mix of equipment.
• Active: 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. It suits you if you want the most rugged-looking version and a cabin with extra visual flair.
• RS: This trim brings more black trim, a wider grille, standard 19-inch wheels, and a flat-bottom steering wheel, with 20-inch wheels available. It’s the pick if you want the sportiest appearance and a more distinctive street-focused look.

What Chevrolet Equinox do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine newer features, broad availability, and strong deal percentages. That gives you more choices when shopping and a better chance of finding the right trim, color, and price.

What is the Chevrolet Equinox's resale value?

Most model years are showing declines, which is good news if you’re shopping used because prices are moving lower across much of the lineup. The steepest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older versions are falling more gradually. That pattern suggests you have room to negotiate, especially on recent models.

The 2023, 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 Chevrolet Safety Assist, including automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, high-beam 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 −6.13% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −11.05%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 29.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,775. The Chevrolet Equinox offers a roomy cabin and easy everyday usability that make it a practical family SUV.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The only available engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four making 175 horsepower, with 184 pound-feet of torque in FWD form and 203 lb-ft in AWD models.
• 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 driver-assistance suite with 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.