A 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier averages $3,000 today, with most selling between $1,700 and $3,900. ForCar prices the Chevrolet Cavalier from real US listings across 6 model years ($1,500–$3,300) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier still asks 110% of what a 2004 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 29 sedans we price, that ranks #11, above the 84% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−49.9%). Mileage costs it 72%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 31 listings.
Chevrolet Cavalier value by year
What a Chevrolet Cavalier is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | $1,700 | $3,900 | 7 | |
| 2003 | $1,500 | $3,500 | 4 | |
| 2002 | $1,500 | $10,500 | 5 | |
| 2001 | $1,400 | $1,995 | 3 | |
| 1999 | $1,000 | $8,888 | 8 | |
| 1997 | $1,450 | $3,899 | 4 |
How the Chevrolet Cavalier depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Chevrolet Cavalier loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Chevrolet Cavalier averages $3,000; a 7-year-older one runs about $2,000 — roughly 33% lost over 7 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Chevrolet Cavalier hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2004 price a 1999 car still asks. Higher is better — the Chevrolet Cavalier sits at #11 of 29, against a class median of 84%.
The Chevrolet Cavalier market right now
What the market asks for a Chevrolet Cavalier at each model year — the median of 50 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Chevrolet Cavalier value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Chevrolet Cavalier is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Chevrolet Cavalier about 72% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Chevrolet Cavalier has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,700, selling private-party nets about $3,000, and a lot asks near $3,900 — a $2,200 spread on the same car.
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Chevrolet Cavalier value FAQ
How much is a Chevrolet Cavalier worth?
A 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier averages $3,000 today (roughly $1,700–$3,900). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Chevrolet Cavalier value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Chevrolet Cavalier value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Chevrolet Cavalier from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Chevrolet Cavalier year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Chevrolet Cavalier Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Chevrolet Cavaliers are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.