A 2014 Chevrolet Volt still asks 54% of what a 2019 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 91 sedans we price, that ranks #42, above the 52% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−30.4%). Mileage costs it 16%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 84 listings.
Chevrolet Volt value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $11,250 | $16,200 | 3 | |
| 2018 | $5,600 | $15,995 | 5 | |
| 2017 | $5,995 | $12,995 | 15 | |
| 2016 | $6,999 | $11,910 | 6 | |
| 2015 | $6,520 | $10,995 | 8 | |
| 2014 | $4,000 | $10,988 | 16 | |
| 2013 | $3,999 | $8,995 | 16 | |
| 2012 | $4,000 | $7,999 | 7 | |
| 2011 | $2,000 | $6,999 | 8 |
How the Chevrolet Volt depreciates
The newest Chevrolet Volt has a median asking price of $14,700; a 8-year-older one runs about $5,995 — roughly 59% lost over 8 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Chevrolet Volt hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 70%, the Lexus IS 74% and the Subaru WRX 55%, against 54% for the Volt. The Toyota Corolla, Lexus IS and Subaru WRX hold value better than the Volt.
The Chevrolet Volt market right now
Adjust your Chevrolet Volt value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Chevrolet Volt about 16% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2017 Chevrolet Volt: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,995, selling private-party nets about $10,411, and a lot asks near $12,995 — a $7,000 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Volt costs a median 29% 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 Volt price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $12,698 (10) | $11,497 (10) | −9% |
| 2017 | $8,948 (40) | $10,995 (23) | +23% |
| 2016 | $7,000 (8) | $9,050 (12) | +29% |
| 2015 | $5,999 (21) | $8,995 (13) | +50% |
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Chevrolet Volt value FAQ
How much is a Chevrolet Volt worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $5,500 to $14,700 across 9 model years. A 2017 is worth about $10,411, the median of 15 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Chevrolet Volt's value?
Among Volts from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $8,000, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,800; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 16%.
Is a Chevrolet Volt cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 29% more, across 7 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Volt hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
No: over 5 years the Volt keeps 54% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 70%, by the median asking prices of the 2019 and 2014 model years.
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