For the same model year, dealers ask 10 points more than private sellers; WI is the cheapest state at -13% and MI the priciest at +111%; a rear-wheel drive Trailblazer asks +48% against the median of its model year.
Chevrolet Trailblazer price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 10 | |
| 2025 | — | 17 | |
| 2024 | — | 15 | |
| 2023 | — | 23 | |
| 2022 | — | 11 | |
| 2021 | — | 20 | |
| 2009 | — | 12 | |
| 2008 | 2.6× | 31 | |
| 2007 | — | 19 | |
| 2006 | — | 17 | |
| 2005 | — | 26 | |
| 2004 | — | 18 | |
| 2003 | — | 11 | |
| 2002 | — | 17 |
For the 2023 model year, the Chevrolet Trailblazer has a median asking price of $17,400; the Subaru Forester asks $23,300. It is the cheapest of the two, 25% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Chevrolet Trailblazer the dealer markup works out at 10% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 374 | +15.0% | $13,316 |
| Private seller | 354 | +5.5% | $4,474 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 651 | +13.2% | $8,939 |
| Rebuilt | 40 | -20.3% | $11,538 |
| Salvage | 17 | -4.2% | $5,964 |
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 2006 Trailblazer, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 125–150k and 200–225k bands the asking price falls 46%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 125–150k miles | 14 | |
| 150–175k miles | 13 | |
| 175–200k miles | 23 | |
| 200–225k miles | 13 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Chevrolet Trailblazer is drivetrain: RWD asks +48% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 66 | +47.8% |
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 352 | +13.2% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 107 | -3.9% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Chevrolet Trailblazer asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MI at +111%, cheapest WI at -13% — 124 points apart, which on a $4,500 car is roughly $5,567.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| WI | 63 | |
| NE | 19 | |
| GA | 19 | |
| OH | 33 | |
| MN | 62 | |
| TX | 52 | |
| MO | 30 | |
| CO | 40 | |
| NC | 21 | |
| MI | 23 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Chevrolet Trailblazer cost?
The median asking price is $4,500 across 833 live listings. A 2002 asks about $2,700 and a 2026 about $28,345. The most listed year is 2008, at $3,999.
Is a used Trailblazer cheaper than a Subaru Forester?
Yes. For the 2023 model year the Trailblazer has a median asking price of $17,400 and the Subaru Forester $23,300, so the Trailblazer asks 25% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Trailblazer from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 15.0% above and private sellers 5.5% above, a gap of about $1,653 on a 2023 at $17,400.
How much value does a Trailblazer lose per 25,000 miles?
About 17% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2006 Trailblazer, measured from the 175–200k band to the 200–225k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Chevrolet Trailblazer valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Trailblazer worth?
A rebuilt-title Trailblazer asks 20% less than the median for its model year (40 listings): about $3,532 off a 2023 at $17,400.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Trailblazer?
Of the states with enough listings, WI asks least at -12.5% against the national median, and MI most at +111.2%. On the typical $4,500 Trailblazer that spread is about $5,567.
Why do Trailblazer prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 31 listings of the 2008 Trailblazer, the priciest tenth asks 2.6× what the cheapest tenth does: $6,580 against $2,500.
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