Used Chevrolet Equinox for Sale nearWest Simsbury, CT

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 $19,135, and its lowest point over the past year was $18,249. 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 for 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, comfortable ride, and practical value. Across the model years, the Equinox also earns credit 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 across recent expert-tested years are modest cargo space, an irritating transmission, and fairly pedestrian performance.

31.6% 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 strong everyday usability. The model also earns repeated praise for value and easy-to-use technology, which helps explain its broad appeal across multiple generations.

• 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 generations, so a careful history check matters most on earlier model years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80% — 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 with automatic emergency braking, 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.
• 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 brings the standard 11-inch digital instrument cluster, 11.3-inch touchscreen, Google built-in apps, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a well-executed interior; it’s the best-value choice for most shoppers.
• 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 for a more rugged look and feel.
• RS: This trim adds more black trim, a wider grille, standard 19-inch wheels, and a flat-bottom steering wheel, giving the Equinox its sportiest appearance.

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 popular because they give you more inventory to compare and a strong mix of pricing and deal availability. They also sit close enough to the newest redesign to deliver modern features while still offering used-car savings.

What is the Chevrolet Equinox's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, and several recent ones have seen double-digit drops. That creates a favorable setup for used buyers, especially if you’re shopping newer model years that have already moved off their peak pricing. The smallest declines are concentrated among the more stable years in the table.

The 2024, 2014, 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, including automatic emergency braking, 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.

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 −11.22% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −10.94%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 35.4% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 34.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,966. The Chevrolet Equinox offers a roomy cabin and a practical, easy-to-live-with character that makes it a strong everyday family SUV.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model uses 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 form.
• Tech: The latest model includes an 11-inch digital instrument cluster, an 11.3-inch touchscreen, Google built-in apps, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model adds a standard suite of driver aids that includes automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert with braking, and rear park-assist.
• Starting price: The latest model starts at $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 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.