A 2020 Chevrolet Malibu still asks 66% of what a 2025 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 43 sedans we price, that ranks #22, right at the class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−27.3%), after which losses ease to about 15.4% a year. Mileage costs it 47%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 957 listings.
Chevrolet Malibu value by year
The newest Malibu at under half the 2025 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $8,000 (44% of it). A 2021 and a 2020 ask almost the same, $11,995 against $11,990, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,995 | $21,401 | 22 | |
| 2024 | $13,900 | $21,982 | 52 | |
| 2023 | $7,900 | $17,998 | 77 | |
| 2022 | $7,500 | $17,900 | 39 | |
| 2021 | $6,250 | $15,300 | 28 | |
| 2020 | $7,000 | $15,994 | 54 | |
| 2019 | $6,799 | $16,500 | 37 | |
| 2018 | $5,000 | $12,495 | 45 | |
| 2017 | $4,199 | $12,168 | 57 | |
| 2016 | $4,300 | $11,495 | 72 | |
| 2015 | $2,500 | $8,999 | 67 | |
| 2014 | $2,950 | $7,995 | 43 | |
| 2013 | $3,000 | $9,538 | 68 | |
| 2012 | $1,800 | $5,350 | 83 | |
| 2011 | $1,450 | $6,249 | 37 | |
| 2010 | $2,200 | $5,995 | 41 | |
| 2009 | $2,000 | $6,995 | 27 | |
| 2008 | $1,700 | $5,995 | 14 | |
| 2007 | $1,999 | $5,200 | 15 | |
| 2006 | $2,195 | $5,488 | 12 | |
| 2005 | $1,500 | $3,800 | 12 | |
| 2004 | $1,200 | $3,850 | 23 | |
| 2003 | $1,000 | $4,995 | 6 | |
| 2002 | $2,000 | $3,200 | 3 | |
| 2001 | $1,000 | $2,500 | 4 | |
| 2000 | $1,000 | $4,200 | 10 | |
| 1999 | $1,400 | $3,499 | 3 | |
| 1998 | $1,100 | $4,995 | 6 |
How the Chevrolet Malibu depreciates
The newest Chevrolet Malibu has a median asking price of $18,160; a 27-year-older one runs about $1,995 — roughly 89% lost over 27 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Chevrolet Malibu hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 67%, the Honda Accord 67% and the Toyota Prius 58%, against 66% for the Malibu. The Malibu holds value better than the Toyota Prius, but not the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
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Crossing 100k miles costs a Chevrolet Malibu about 47% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu: a dealer trade-in offer is around $13,995, selling private-party nets about $18,160, and a lot asks near $21,401 — a $7,406 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Malibu costs a median 45% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 7 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Chevrolet Malibu price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,500 (19) | $17,823 (111) | +23% |
| 2023 | $10,900 (22) | $13,999 (171) | +28% |
| 2022 | $9,950 (14) | $14,591 (84) | +47% |
| 2021 | $9,995 (17) | $11,123 (67) | +11% |
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Chevrolet Malibu value FAQ
How much is a Chevrolet Malibu worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,800 to $18,800 across 28 model years. A 2025 is worth about $18,160, the median of 22 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Chevrolet Malibu's value?
Among Malibus from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $16,900, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $5,800; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 47%.
Which Chevrolet Malibu year is the best value?
The newest Malibu at under half the 2025 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $8,000 (44% of it). A 2021 and a 2020 ask almost the same, $11,995 against $11,990, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Chevrolet Malibu cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 45% more, across 7 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Malibu hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
No: over 5 years the Malibu keeps 66% of its value and the Toyota Camry 67%, by the median asking prices of the 2025 and 2020 model years.
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