For the same model year, dealers ask -10 points more than private sellers; MO is the cheapest state at -22% and MT the priciest at +80%; a four-wheel drive 3500 asks +51% against the median of its model year.
Chevrolet 3500 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | 5 | |
| 2021 | — | 13 | |
| 2017 | — | 6 | |
| 2016 | — | 6 | |
| 2015 | — | 9 | |
| 2014 | — | 8 | |
| 2012 | — | 5 | |
| 2008 | — | 7 | |
| 2007 | — | 16 | |
| 2006 | — | 11 | |
| 2004 | — | 6 | |
| 2001 | — | 6 | |
| 2000 | — | 8 | |
| 1999 | — | 7 | |
| 1997 | — | 6 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Chevrolet 3500 the dealer markup works out at -10% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 188 | +38.0% | $13,493 |
| Dealer | 90 | +27.7% | $20,218 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Chevrolet 3500 is drivetrain: 4WD asks +51% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 81 | +50.6% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 106 | +33.4% |
| Fuel | Diesel | 81 | +46.5% |
| Fuel | Gas | 193 | +30.6% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Chevrolet 3500 asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MT at +80%, cheapest MO at -22% — 102 points apart, which on a $12,900 car is roughly $13,145.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| MO | 12 | |
| WI | 15 | |
| FL | 22 | |
| WA | 19 | |
| NY | 20 | |
| MA | 14 | |
| PA | 12 | |
| TX | 26 | |
| CA | 45 | |
| MT | 13 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Chevrolet 3500 cost?
The median asking price is $12,900 across 320 live listings. A 1997 asks about $4,300 and a 2022 about $35,995. The most listed year is 2007, at $17,500. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Chevrolet 3500 valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a 3500 from a private seller?
No. For the same model year private sellers ask 10 points more than dealers.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a 3500?
Of the states with enough listings, MO asks least at -21.7% against the national median, and MT most at +80.2%. On the typical $12,900 3500 that spread is about $13,145.
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