A 2021 Chevrolet Colorado still asks 45% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 19 pickups we price, that ranks #18, below the 59% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−29.5%), after which losses ease to about 11% a year. Mileage costs it 49%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 645 listings.
Chevrolet Colorado value by year
The newest Colorado at under half the 2026 price is the 2021, with a median asking price of $18,000 (45% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,900 | $47,164 | 15 | |
| 2025 | $24,900 | $39,995 | 10 | |
| 2024 | $25,157 | $45,912 | 11 | |
| 2023 | $20,995 | $38,200 | 20 | |
| 2022 | $16,990 | $33,229 | 71 | |
| 2021 | $12,988 | $31,998 | 36 | |
| 2020 | $11,500 | $28,988 | 30 | |
| 2019 | $11,800 | $27,000 | 55 | |
| 2018 | $11,500 | $24,995 | 66 | |
| 2017 | $9,999 | $24,335 | 51 | |
| 2016 | $8,475 | $21,360 | 75 | |
| 2015 | $8,700 | $17,900 | 42 | |
| 2012 | $4,950 | $15,300 | 42 | |
| 2011 | $5,000 | $12,900 | 8 | |
| 2010 | $1,999 | $13,950 | 18 | |
| 2009 | $2,750 | $10,999 | 14 | |
| 2008 | $2,400 | $12,995 | 16 | |
| 2007 | $1,200 | $11,995 | 10 | |
| 2006 | $2,000 | $8,500 | 22 | |
| 2005 | $1,200 | $8,800 | 19 | |
| 2004 | $1,700 | $7,500 | 14 |
How the Chevrolet Colorado depreciates
The newest Chevrolet Colorado has a median asking price of $40,075; a 22-year-older one runs about $4,500 — roughly 89% lost over 22 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Chevrolet Colorado hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Tacoma keeps 70% and the GMC Canyon 63%, against 45% for the Colorado. The Toyota Tacoma and GMC Canyon hold value better than the Colorado.
The Chevrolet Colorado market right now
Adjust your Chevrolet Colorado value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Chevrolet Colorado about 49% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado: a dealer trade-in offer is around $32,900, selling private-party nets about $40,075, and a lot asks near $47,164 — a $14,264 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Colorado costs a median 13% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 6 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Chevrolet Colorado price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,500 (7) | $37,624 (39) | −2% |
| 2023 | $35,500 (9) | $28,728 (56) | −19% |
| 2022 | $20,000 (28) | $21,750 (140) | +9% |
| 2021 | $18,250 (30) | $21,353 (88) | +17% |
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Chevrolet Colorado value FAQ
How much is a Chevrolet Colorado worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $4,000 to $40,735 across 21 model years. A 2026 is worth about $40,075, the median of 15 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Chevrolet Colorado's value?
Among Colorados from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $31,090, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $13,247; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 49%.
Which Chevrolet Colorado year is the best value?
The newest Colorado at under half the 2026 price is the 2021, with a median asking price of $18,000 (45% of it).
Is a Chevrolet Colorado cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 13% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Colorado hold value better than the Toyota Tacoma?
No: over 5 years the Colorado keeps 45% of its value and the Toyota Tacoma 70%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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