For the same model year, dealers ask 12 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -12% and HI the priciest at +22%; a diesel Colorado asks +19% against the median of its model year.
Chevrolet Colorado price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 10 | |
| 2025 | — | 7 | |
| 2024 | — | 12 | |
| 2023 | — | 20 | |
| 2022 | 2× | 68 | |
| 2021 | 2.5× | 39 | |
| 2020 | 2.5× | 36 | |
| 2019 | 3× | 60 | |
| 2018 | 2× | 66 | |
| 2017 | 2.5× | 48 | |
| 2016 | 2.4× | 69 | |
| 2015 | 2.5× | 37 | |
| 2012 | 5.3× | 36 | |
| 2011 | — | 9 | |
| 2010 | — | 16 | |
| 2009 | — | 12 | |
| 2008 | — | 16 | |
| 2007 | — | 13 | |
| 2006 | — | 28 | |
| 2005 | — | 17 | |
| 2004 | — | 13 |
For the 2022 model year, the Chevrolet Colorado has a median asking price of $21,995; the Toyota Tacoma asks $32,000 and the GMC Canyon $24,995. It is the cheapest of the three, 31% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Chevrolet Colorado the dealer markup works out at 12% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 1,138 | +9.7% | $19,320 |
| Private seller | 542 | -2.1% | $12,324 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 1,490 | +5.9% | $16,865 |
| Rebuilt | 89 | -2.6% | $18,347 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2016 Colorado, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 25–50k and 175–200k bands the asking price falls 51%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 25–50k miles | 15 | |
| 50–75k miles | 18 | |
| 75–100k miles | 25 | |
| 100–125k miles | 45 | |
| 125–150k miles | 36 | |
| 150–175k miles | 40 | |
| 175–200k miles | 15 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Chevrolet Colorado is fuel: DIESEL asks +19% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 834 | +13.9% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 97 | +1.7% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 411 | -3.3% |
| Fuel | Diesel | 82 | +18.7% |
| Fuel | Gas | 1,540 | +4.7% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Chevrolet Colorado asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is HI at +22%, cheapest FL at -12% — 33 points apart, which on a $16,000 car is roughly $5,312.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 134 | |
| TX | 104 | |
| OH | 48 | |
| MO | 71 | |
| NC | 41 | |
| WA | 167 | |
| WI | 46 | |
| AZ | 61 | |
| OR | 117 | |
| HI | 57 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Chevrolet Colorado cost?
The median asking price is $16,000 across 1,941 live listings. A 2004 asks about $5,500 and a 2026 about $43,169. The most listed year is 2016, at $15,995.
Is a used Colorado cheaper than a Toyota Tacoma?
Yes. For the 2022 model year the Colorado has a median asking price of $21,995 and the Toyota Tacoma $32,000, so the Colorado asks 31% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Colorado from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 9.7% above and private sellers 2.1% below, a gap of about $3,420 on a 2023 at $28,985.
How much value does a Colorado lose per 25,000 miles?
About 11% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2016 Colorado, measured from the 25–50k band to the 175–200k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Chevrolet Colorado valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Colorado worth?
Hardly at all: in 89 listings, rebuilt-title cars ask within 3% of the median for their model year.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Colorado?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -11.6% against the national median, and HI most at +21.6%. On the typical $16,000 Colorado that spread is about $5,312.
Why do Colorado prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 36 listings of the 2012 Colorado, the priciest tenth asks 5.3× what the cheapest tenth does: $15,990 against $3,000.
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