New Chevrolet Trax for Sale nearFarber, MO

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

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

The Chevrolet Trax's current nationwide average price is $18,432, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,164. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Trax a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Trax earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and its all-generations user rating backs up its value-focused appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.42/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Trax for its sporty design, comfortable ride, good fuel economy, and compact size that makes city driving and parking easier. Newer models also draw positive feedback for their technology and overall value, while the model’s practical packaging remains a recurring strength.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs center on power, interior refinement, and safety equipment availability on some trims, especially in recent years. 34.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Trax models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Trax as easy to live with, with compact dimensions, good fuel economy, and straightforward technology standing out across the years. Expert reviews also point to a practical, value-oriented character that makes the Trax appealing for everyday use.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Trax between 3.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped more by model-year condition and equipment level than by the Trax’s basic formula, so a careful history check matters.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2024 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Chevy Safety Assist
• Infotainment: an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity
• Fuel efficiency: The Trax is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined (28 mpg city, 31 mpg highway).

Which Chevrolet Trax trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Trax offers these trims:

• LS: The entry trim brings 17-inch steel wheels, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and standard driver-assist features, making it the value-focused starting point.
• 1RS: This trim adds 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels and a sportier appearance, while keeping the Trax’s core tech and everyday usability.
• LT: This trim adds 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, an 11-inch touchscreen, an all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster, and a six-speaker sound system, making it the best-value trim for shoppers who want the biggest tech upgrade.
• 2RS: This trim adds 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels and RS-specific styling details for buyers who want the most aggressive look.
• Activ: This trim adds black-painted 18-inch wheels, a black grille with chrome accents, and unique front and rear bumpers with skid-plate styling cues.

What Chevrolet Trax do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Trax years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection of listings and the newest second-generation Trax models. That usually makes it easier to compare prices, trims, and equipment before you buy.

What is the Chevrolet Trax's resale value?

Most Trax model years are showing negative year-over-year movement, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the oldest examples are changing more slowly. That pattern suggests you can find meaningful value across much of the lineup, especially if you focus on recent model years.

The 2015, 2016, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Trax safe?

• 2026: 4/10
• 2024: 7/10
• 2021: 4/10
• 2017: 8/10

Standard driver-assist features include Chevy Safety Assist, with automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic high beams, and a following distance indicator.

For the safest used buy, the 2017 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −8.67% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.5%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,487. The Chevrolet Trax offers a compact, easy-to-live-with cabin that fits city driving and everyday errands well.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Trax continues with a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive (FWD), and it is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined (28 mpg city, 31 mpg highway).
• Tech: An 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and a four-speaker audio system are standard on the Trax LS base model, while all higher trim levels get an 11-inch touchscreen and an all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster.
• Safety: Standard driver-assist features include automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic high beams, and a following distance indicator.
• Starting price: LS base models start at $23,495.

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 September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.