A 2006 Chevrolet HHR still asks 76% of what a 2011 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 58 suvs we price, that ranks #18, above the 66% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−29.4%). Mileage costs it 65%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 98 listings.
Chevrolet HHR value by year
A 2010 and a 2009 ask almost the same, $3,350 against $3,300, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $2,400 | $5,400 | 14 | |
| 2010 | $1,700 | $6,995 | 26 | |
| 2009 | $1,250 | $7,800 | 18 | |
| 2008 | $1,400 | $6,789 | 17 | |
| 2007 | $1,900 | $4,999 | 12 | |
| 2006 | $1,400 | $4,780 | 11 |
How the Chevrolet HHR depreciates
The newest Chevrolet HHR has a median asking price of $2,900; a 5-year-older one runs about $2,200 — roughly 24% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Chevrolet HHR hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Subaru Outback keeps 75%, the Jeep Liberty 78% and the Cadillac SRX 62%, against 76% for the HHR. The HHR holds value better than the Subaru Outback and Cadillac SRX, but not the Jeep Liberty.
The Chevrolet HHR market right now
Adjust your Chevrolet HHR value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Chevrolet HHR about 65% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2011 Chevrolet HHR: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,400, selling private-party nets about $2,900, and a lot asks near $5,400 — a $3,000 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the HHR costs a median 27% 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 HHR price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $2,900 (29) | $3,000 (20) | +3% |
| 2010 | $3,495 (46) | $3,995 (19) | +14% |
| 2009 | $3,400 (28) | $4,500 (21) | +32% |
| 2008 | $2,850 (29) | $3,495 (14) | +23% |
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Chevrolet HHR value FAQ
How much is a Chevrolet HHR worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,200 to $3,400 across 6 model years. A 2011 is worth about $2,900, the median of 14 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Chevrolet HHR's value?
Among HHRs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $10,098, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $2,500; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 65%.
Which Chevrolet HHR year is the best value?
A 2010 and a 2009 ask almost the same, $3,350 against $3,300, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Chevrolet HHR cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 27% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the HHR hold value better than the Subaru Outback?
Yes: over 5 years the HHR keeps 76% of its value and the Subaru Outback 75%, by the median asking prices of the 2011 and 2006 model years.
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