A 2017 Chevrolet Spark still asks 61% of what a 2022 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 70 sedans we price, that ranks #20, above the 54% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−34.8%), after which losses ease to about 12.4% a year. Mileage costs it 49%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 144 listings.
Chevrolet Spark value by year
The newest Spark at under half the 2021 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $4,500 (47% of it). A 2020 and a 2019 ask almost the same, $6,900 against $6,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $8,995 | $16,250 | 8 | |
| 2021 | $5,000 | $13,000 | 13 | |
| 2020 | $6,000 | $10,000 | 11 | |
| 2019 | $5,900 | $8,850 | 12 | |
| 2018 | $1,600 | $7,950 | 5 | |
| 2017 | $3,275 | $8,995 | 13 | |
| 2016 | $3,500 | $7,000 | 12 | |
| 2015 | $2,500 | $7,900 | 23 | |
| 2014 | $2,450 | $5,995 | 26 | |
| 2013 | $1,800 | $5,900 | 15 | |
| 2012 | $3,800 | $3,800 | 6 |
How the Chevrolet Spark depreciates
The newest Chevrolet Spark has a median asking price of $9,900; a 10-year-older one runs about $3,800 — roughly 62% lost over 10 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Chevrolet Spark hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Nissan Sentra keeps 43% and the Mitsubishi Mirage 42%, against 61% for the Spark. The Spark holds value better than the Nissan Sentra and Mitsubishi Mirage.
The Chevrolet Spark market right now
Adjust your Chevrolet Spark value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Chevrolet Spark about 49% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2021 Chevrolet Spark: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,000, selling private-party nets about $9,491, and a lot asks near $13,000 — a $8,000 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Spark costs a median 26% 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 Spark price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $7,800 (20) | $9,546 (16) | +22% |
| 2020 | $7,600 (13) | $7,118 (20) | −6% |
| 2019 | $6,900 (17) | $8,942 (14) | +30% |
| 2017 | $6,800 (17) | $5,995 (19) | −12% |
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Chevrolet Spark value FAQ
How much is a Chevrolet Spark worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,800 to $9,900 across 11 model years. A 2021 is worth about $9,491, the median of 13 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Chevrolet Spark's value?
Among Sparks from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $8,850, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,500; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 49%.
Which Chevrolet Spark year is the best value?
The newest Spark at under half the 2021 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $4,500 (47% of it). A 2020 and a 2019 ask almost the same, $6,900 against $6,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Chevrolet Spark cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 26% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Spark hold value better than the Nissan Sentra?
Yes: over 5 years the Spark keeps 61% of its value and the Nissan Sentra 43%, by the median asking prices of the 2022 and 2017 model years.
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