A 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo still asks 91% of what a 2008 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 62 sedans we price, that ranks #19, above the 74% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−55.6%). Mileage costs it 63%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 63 listings.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $1,195 | $3,800 | 4 | |
| 2007 | $2,000 | $9,000 | 8 | |
| 2006 | $3,695 | $11,900 | 5 | |
| 2005 | $2,000 | $4,995 | 6 | |
| 2004 | $2,200 | $10,000 | 7 | |
| 2003 | $1,750 | $7,000 | 5 | |
| 2002 | $1,800 | $24,995 | 9 | |
| 2001 | $3,900 | $5,950 | 3 | |
| 2000 | $1,800 | $13,500 | 7 | |
| 1999 | $2,500 | $8,000 | 3 | |
| 1998 | $2,500 | $9,500 | 3 | |
| 1997 | $1,400 | $3,500 | 3 |
How the Chevrolet Monte Carlo depreciates
The newest Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a median asking price of $3,300; a 11-year-older one runs about $2,900 — roughly 12% lost over 11 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Chevrolet Monte Carlo hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 65%, the Honda Accord 72% and the Toyota Prius 96%, against 91% for the Monte Carlo. The Monte Carlo holds value better than the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, but not the Toyota Prius.
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo market right now
Adjust your Chevrolet Monte Carlo value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Chevrolet Monte Carlo about 63% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,000, selling private-party nets about $3,500, and a lot asks near $9,000 — a $7,000 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Monte Carlo costs a median 16% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 3 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Chevrolet Monte Carlo price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | $7,550 (13) | $7,200 (9) | −5% |
| 2004 | $3,000 (13) | $5,900 (7) | +97% |
| 2003 | $3,400 (6) | $3,948 (8) | +16% |
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo value FAQ
How much is a Chevrolet Monte Carlo worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,500 to $9,000 across 12 model years. A 2007 is worth about $3,500, the median of 8 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Chevrolet Monte Carlo's value?
Among Monte Carlos from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $12,800, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,000; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 63%.
Is a Chevrolet Monte Carlo cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 16% more, across 3 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Monte Carlo hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
Yes: over 5 years the Monte Carlo keeps 91% of its value and the Toyota Camry 65%, by the median asking prices of the 2008 and 2003 model years.
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