A 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier still asks 110% of what a 2005 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 60 sedans we price, that ranks #15, above the 74% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 8 (−61.5%). Calculated from 57 listings.
Chevrolet Cavalier value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $1,350 | $4,395 | 5 | |
| 2004 | $1,600 | $3,900 | 11 | |
| 2003 | $1,000 | $4,995 | 7 | |
| 2002 | $1,200 | $5,000 | 10 | |
| 2001 | $1,400 | $1,995 | 3 | |
| 2000 | $1,000 | $3,300 | 4 | |
| 1999 | $1,000 | $8,888 | 8 | |
| 1998 | $4,995 | $5,195 | 3 | |
| 1997 | $1,450 | $2,999 | 3 | |
| 1991 | $1,800 | $3,400 | 3 |
How the Chevrolet Cavalier depreciates
The newest Chevrolet Cavalier has a median asking price of $2,000; a 14-year-older one runs about $1,950 — roughly 2% lost over 14 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Chevrolet Cavalier hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 66%, the Ford Focus 96% and the Audi A4 120%, against 110% for the Cavalier. The Cavalier holds value better than the Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus, but not the Audi A4.
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,600, selling private-party nets about $2,925, and a lot asks near $3,900 — a $2,300 spread on the same car.
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Chevrolet Cavalier value FAQ
How much is a Chevrolet Cavalier worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,500 to $5,195 across 10 model years. A 2004 is worth about $2,925, the median of 11 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Chevrolet Cavalier's value?
Among Cavaliers from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $3,000, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $1,550.
Does the Cavalier hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
Yes: over 5 years the Cavalier keeps 110% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 66%, by the median asking prices of the 2005 and 2000 model years.
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