How much does the Chevrolet Malibu cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Malibu prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Malibu's current nationwide average price is $15,604, and its year-round low is $15,556.98. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model is trading right now across the years shown here.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Malibu a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Malibu is a strong used-car pick if you want comfort, value, and everyday usability backed by a solid owner rating. The all-generations owner rating is 4.33/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Malibu for its smooth ride, roomy cabin, and user-friendly tech. Fuel economy is another recurring strength, and the car’s styling and practical character come up often as reasons shoppers like it.

Expert reviews rate the 2017 and 2016 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in engine punch, feature content on some trims, and occasional quality concerns, especially in recent years with expert coverage.

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

Are Chevrolet Malibu models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Malibu’s smooth ride, comfortable cabin, and strong everyday usability. The model also earns repeated praise for user-friendly tech and good fuel economy, which helps it feel like a dependable commuter choice.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Malibu between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you’ll want to focus on maintenance history and condition, since the best used buys are the ones with clean records and consistent care.

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

Across all model years, at 72.1% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Infotainment: Chevrolet MyLink with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection capability
• Fuel efficiency: 26 mpg in combined driving; 46 mpg in combined driving; 27.3 mpg on my test loop

Which Chevrolet Malibu trim should I buy?

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu offers...

• Malibu L: The entry point starts the lineup and gives you the Malibu’s core comfort-and-style formula at the lowest price in the expert review.
• LS: This trim sits above the base model and moves you into the middle of the lineup at a modest step up in price.
• LT: A strong value choice if you want to move up through the lineup while staying within the Malibu’s mainstream sweet spot.
• Hybrid: Best if you want the Malibu’s efficiency-focused setup, with the expert review calling out 46 mpg in combined driving.
• Premier: The top trim adds the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, the 9-speed automatic transmission, and the most performance-focused feel in the lineup.

What Chevrolet Malibu do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, mileage, and condition mix. They also line up with the newer end of the used market, where shoppers often focus first.

What is the Chevrolet Malibu's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room for value. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest changes are clustered among the older entries in the table. That pattern gives you a broad spread of price movement to work with depending on how recent you want to go.

The 2018, 2019, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Malibu safe?

• 2017: 8/10
• 2016: 8/10
• 2014: 8/10

For the safest used buy, the 2014, 2016 and 2017 models all post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Malibu now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −6.42% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −6.9%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 30.2% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 29.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $17,279. The Chevrolet Malibu offers a roomy cabin and a smooth, comfortable driving experience that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Standard equipment includes a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Good for 163 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: the Malibu’s MyLink setup gains Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection capability while continuing to offer access to OnStar subscription services and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connection.
• Safety: The Driver Confidence Package added forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, low-speed automatic emergency braking, a blind-spot warning system with lane-change alert and rear cross-traffic alert functions, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist systems, front and rear parking sensors, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: the base Malibu L starts at $22,555.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2026 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 31, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.