For the same model year, dealers ask 28 points more than private sellers; NE is the cheapest state at -47% and WA the priciest at +57%.
Chevrolet HHR price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | — | 13 | |
| 2010 | — | 28 | |
| 2009 | — | 22 | |
| 2008 | — | 18 | |
| 2007 | — | 10 | |
| 2006 | — | 12 |
For the 2008 model year, the Chevrolet HHR has a median asking price of $3,400; the Jeep Liberty asks $3,995 and the Chrysler PT Cruiser $3,055. Only the Jeep Liberty asks more.
Dealer or private seller
On the Chevrolet HHR the dealer markup works out at 28% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 184 | +5.2% | $3,238 |
| Dealer | 102 | +33.4% | $4,111 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 257 | +16.0% | $3,572 |
| Salvage | 12 | -6.8% | $3,179 |
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 2010 HHR, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 100–125k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 23%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | 10 | |
| 125–150k miles | 22 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Chevrolet HHR asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +57%, cheapest NE at -47% — 104 points apart, which on a $3,000 car is roughly $3,114.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| NE | 12 | |
| NY | 14 | |
| OR | 22 | |
| CA | 34 | |
| WI | 19 | |
| FL | 36 | |
| TX | 13 | |
| WA | 26 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Chevrolet HHR cost?
The median asking price is $3,000 across 329 live listings. A 2006 asks about $1,700 and a 2011 about $3,700. The most listed year is 2010, at $3,650. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Chevrolet HHR valuation tool.
Is a used HHR cheaper than a Jeep Liberty?
Yes. For the 2008 model year the HHR has a median asking price of $3,400 and the Jeep Liberty $3,995, so the HHR asks 15% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a HHR from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 33.4% above and private sellers 5.2% above, a gap of about $1,043 on a 2011 at $3,700.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a HHR?
Of the states with enough listings, NE asks least at -47.3% against the national median, and WA most at +56.5%. On the typical $3,000 HHR that spread is about $3,114.
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