For the same model year, dealers ask 31 points more than private sellers; CA is the cheapest state at -5% and WA the priciest at +24%; a gas Volt asks -24% against the median of its model year.
Chevrolet Volt price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | 5 | |
| 2017 | — | 17 | |
| 2016 | — | 5 | |
| 2015 | — | 9 | |
| 2014 | — | 14 | |
| 2013 | — | 17 | |
| 2012 | — | 7 | |
| 2011 | — | 8 |
For the 2017 model year, the Chevrolet Volt has a median asking price of $10,411; the Ford Focus asks $7,500 and the Mitsubishi Lancer $8,995. It is the priciest of the three, 39% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Chevrolet Volt the dealer markup works out at 31% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 158 | -17.2% | $6,531 |
| Dealer | 122 | +13.8% | $8,713 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2017 Volt, 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 33%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 11 | |
| 75–100k miles | 16 | |
| 100–125k miles | 27 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Chevrolet Volt is fuel: GAS asks -24% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Hybrid | 203 | -3.8% |
| Fuel | Gas | 44 | -23.7% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Chevrolet Volt asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +24%, cheapest CA at -5% — 29 points apart, which on a $7,000 car is roughly $2,009.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 126 | |
| OR | 32 | |
| CO | 25 | |
| WA | 22 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Chevrolet Volt cost?
The median asking price is $7,000 across 317 live listings. A 2011 asks about $5,995 and a 2018 about $10,999. The most listed year is 2017, at $10,411.
Is a used Volt cheaper than a Ford Focus?
No. For the 2017 model year the Volt has a median asking price of $10,411 and the Ford Focus $7,500, so the Volt asks 39% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a Volt from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 13.8% above and private sellers 17.2% below, a gap of about $3,227 on a 2017 at $10,411.
How much value does a Volt lose per 25,000 miles?
About 27% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2017 Volt, measured from the 75–100k band to the 100–125k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Chevrolet Volt valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Volt?
Of the states with enough listings, CA asks least at -4.6% against the national median, and WA most at +24.1%. On the typical $7,000 Volt that spread is about $2,009.
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