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 $15,895, and its year-round low is $15,542.66. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits today if you're comparing model years. 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 a roomy, comfortable midsize sedan with broad appeal. 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, comfort, and fuel economy. They also highlight user-friendly tech, spacious interiors, and stylish design, which help the car feel easy to live with day to day.

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

The main trade-offs show up in acceleration, refinement, and trim content, with some recent expert reviews calling out the standard engine’s modest punch and noting that certain versions feel less polished than key rivals.

25.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Malibu models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Malibu’s comfort, smooth ride, and easy-to-use features as core strengths. Later model years also earn praise for better reliability within the Malibu family, especially when you focus on the more recent front-wheel-drive versions.

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

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you focus on newer, better-sorted model years and verify service history carefully.

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

Across all model years, at 72.9% 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-2023 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Driver Confidence and Driver Confidence II option packages on the Premier trim level
• Infotainment: Chevrolet MyLink with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection capability
• Fuel efficiency: 46 mpg in combined driving; 27.3 mpg on my test loop; 26 mpg in combined driving

Which Chevrolet Malibu trim should I buy?

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu offers these trims:

• Malibu L: The entry point starts at $22,555 and gives you the Malibu’s core roomy-sedan formula at the lowest price.
• LS: A step up from the base model, this trim sits in the middle of the lineup and keeps the Malibu’s easygoing, value-focused character.
• LT: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it sits in the sweet spot of the lineup and gives you a more appealing balance of equipment and price.
• Hybrid: Choose this if you want the Malibu’s efficiency-focused setup, including the hybrid powertrain.
• Premier: This top trim adds the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, the 9-speed automatic transmission, and the most upscale equipment in the lineup.

What Chevrolet Malibu do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread to work with, and a better chance of finding the trim and condition you want. They also line up with the Malibu’s later-generation strengths, which makes them especially appealing to practical shoppers.

What is the Chevrolet Malibu's resale value?

Most Malibu model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want more value for your money. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while older examples are falling more slowly. That pattern gives you room to compare recent and older versions based on equipment and condition rather than price alone.

The 2018, 2014, 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 −7.92% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −7.34%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 27.6% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 26.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,188. The Chevrolet Malibu offers a roomy cabin and easy-to-use features that make it a practical everyday sedan.

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, this engine is acceptable and was probably installed in a Malibu you may have rented.
• Tech: For 2017, 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 ($1,195) 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: That’s a big jump over the base Malibu L, which starts at $22,555.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 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 August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.