A 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer still asks 57% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #22, above the 47% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−81.9%). Mileage costs it 36%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 245 listings.
Chevrolet Trailblazer value by year
The newest Trailblazer at under half the 2026 price is the 2009, with a median asking price of $3,600 (12% of it). A 2008 and a 2007 ask almost the same, $3,800 against $3,699, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,500 | $33,129 | 12 | |
| 2025 | $15,950 | $25,000 | 20 | |
| 2024 | $13,200 | $24,799 | 15 | |
| 2023 | $11,888 | $21,910 | 21 | |
| 2022 | $10,995 | $20,083 | 10 | |
| 2021 | $11,900 | $19,980 | 20 | |
| 2019 | $3,000 | $3,200 | 3 | |
| 2009 | $1,500 | $6,450 | 12 | |
| 2008 | $1,800 | $6,580 | 27 | |
| 2007 | $2,000 | $7,000 | 17 | |
| 2006 | $2,450 | $4,995 | 15 | |
| 2005 | $2,000 | $6,499 | 28 | |
| 2004 | $1,995 | $5,995 | 19 | |
| 2003 | $1,500 | $6,995 | 9 | |
| 2002 | $1,500 | $5,250 | 17 |
How the Chevrolet Trailblazer depreciates
The newest Chevrolet Trailblazer has a median asking price of $28,995; a 24-year-older one runs about $2,900 — roughly 90% lost over 24 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Chevrolet Trailblazer hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Subaru Outback keeps 55% and the Subaru Forester 52%, against 57% for the Trailblazer. The Trailblazer holds value better than the Subaru Outback and Subaru Forester.
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Crossing 100k miles costs a Chevrolet Trailblazer about 36% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer: a dealer trade-in offer is around $22,500, selling private-party nets about $28,995, and a lot asks near $33,129 — a $10,629 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Trailblazer costs a median 30% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 4 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Chevrolet Trailblazer price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,900 (7) | $20,888 (31) | +24% |
| 2024 | $14,500 (6) | $21,664 (29) | +49% |
| 2023 | $13,945 (6) | $18,973 (44) | +36% |
| 2021 | $16,500 (5) | $15,999 (51) | −3% |
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Chevrolet Trailblazer value FAQ
How much is a Chevrolet Trailblazer worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,200 to $28,995 across 15 model years. A 2026 is worth about $28,995, the median of 12 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Chevrolet Trailblazer's value?
Among Trailblazers from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $21,000, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $13,545; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 36%.
Which Chevrolet Trailblazer year is the best value?
The newest Trailblazer at under half the 2026 price is the 2009, with a median asking price of $3,600 (12% of it). A 2008 and a 2007 ask almost the same, $3,800 against $3,699, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Chevrolet Trailblazer cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 30% more, across 4 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Trailblazer hold value better than the Subaru Outback?
Yes: over 5 years the Trailblazer keeps 57% of its value and the Subaru Outback 55%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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