For the same model year, dealers ask 19 points more than private sellers; GA is the cheapest state at -24% and NY the priciest at +31%; an automatic Spark asks +7% against the median of its model year.
Chevrolet Spark price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | 8 | |
| 2021 | — | 14 | |
| 2020 | — | 10 | |
| 2019 | — | 11 | |
| 2017 | — | 12 | |
| 2016 | — | 20 | |
| 2015 | — | 23 | |
| 2014 | — | 24 | |
| 2013 | — | 14 | |
| 2012 | — | 6 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Chevrolet Spark the dealer markup works out at 19% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 204 | -2.2% | $5,063 |
| Dealer | 167 | +16.4% | $6,378 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 330 | +7.8% | $5,662 |
| Salvage | 15 | -23.4% | $4,103 |
| Rebuilt | 13 | +3.1% | $6,010 |
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 2015 Spark, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 100–125k bands the asking price falls 21%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 14 | |
| 75–100k miles | 20 | |
| 100–125k miles | 18 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Chevrolet Spark is transmission: AUTOMATIC asks +7% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | 306 | +6.6% |
| Transmission | Manual | 42 | +0.7% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Chevrolet Spark asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is NY at +31%, cheapest GA at -24% — 55 points apart, which on a $4,999 car is roughly $2,754.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 12 | |
| NV | 14 | |
| FL | 59 | |
| MO | 16 | |
| TX | 29 | |
| WA | 33 | |
| OH | 16 | |
| CO | 13 | |
| OR | 27 | |
| NY | 15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Chevrolet Spark cost?
The median asking price is $4,999 across 424 live listings. A 2012 asks about $3,800 and a 2022 about $9,900. The most listed year is 2014, at $4,995.
Is it cheaper to buy a Spark from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 16.4% above and private sellers 2.2% below, a gap of about $1,525 on a 2021 at $8,200.
How much value does a Spark lose per 25,000 miles?
About 23% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2015 Spark, measured from the 75–100k band to the 100–125k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Chevrolet Spark valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Spark?
Of the states with enough listings, GA asks least at -23.7% against the national median, and NY most at +31.4%. On the typical $4,999 Spark that spread is about $2,754.
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