A 2021 Chevrolet Trax still asks 44% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #55, below the 47% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−41.8%), after which losses ease to about 11% a year. Mileage costs it 61%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 315 listings.
Chevrolet Trax value by year
The newest Trax at under half the 2026 price is the 2022, with a median asking price of $10,995 (45% of it). A 2022 and a 2021 ask almost the same, $10,995 against $10,950, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,990 | $27,989 | 19 | |
| 2025 | $13,700 | $25,988 | 24 | |
| 2024 | $13,900 | $22,999 | 26 | |
| 2022 | $7,900 | $13,999 | 10 | |
| 2021 | $6,500 | $14,500 | 15 | |
| 2020 | $6,500 | $12,000 | 35 | |
| 2019 | $5,500 | $13,229 | 49 | |
| 2018 | $5,250 | $9,750 | 31 | |
| 2017 | $4,900 | $10,026 | 40 | |
| 2016 | $4,295 | $9,588 | 44 | |
| 2015 | $4,375 | $8,999 | 22 |
How the Chevrolet Trax depreciates
The newest Chevrolet Trax has a median asking price of $24,671; a 11-year-older one runs about $6,950 — roughly 72% lost over 11 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Chevrolet Trax hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota RAV4 keeps 60%, the Honda CR-V 59% and the Mazda CX-5 55%, against 44% for the Trax. The Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 hold value better than the Trax.
The Chevrolet Trax market right now
Adjust your Chevrolet Trax value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Chevrolet Trax about 61% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Chevrolet Trax: a dealer trade-in offer is around $14,990, selling private-party nets about $24,671, and a lot asks near $27,989 — a $12,999 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Trax costs a median 32% 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 Trax price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,925 (6) | $23,621 (46) | +32% |
| 2025 | $16,950 (27) | $21,187 (70) | +25% |
| 2024 | $14,550 (18) | $20,559 (49) | +41% |
| 2022 | $12,850 (14) | $11,995 (19) | −7% |
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Chevrolet Trax value FAQ
How much is a Chevrolet Trax worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $6,500 to $24,671 across 11 model years. A 2026 is worth about $24,671, the median of 19 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Chevrolet Trax's value?
Among Traxs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $19,796, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $5,375; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 61%.
Which Chevrolet Trax year is the best value?
The newest Trax at under half the 2026 price is the 2022, with a median asking price of $10,995 (45% of it). A 2022 and a 2021 ask almost the same, $10,995 against $10,950, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Chevrolet Trax cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 32% more, across 7 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Trax hold value better than the Toyota RAV4?
No: over 5 years the Trax keeps 44% of its value and the Toyota RAV4 60%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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