A 2015 Dodge Caravan still asks 69% of what a 2020 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 18 vans we price, that ranks #8, above the 64% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−87.5%), after which losses ease to about 20.1% a year. Mileage costs it 58%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 208 listings.
Dodge Caravan value by year
The newest Caravan at under half the 2018 price is the 2010, with a median asking price of $2,000 (36% of it). A 2018 and a 2017 ask almost the same, $5,500 against $5,499, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4,900 | $14,995 | 4 | |
| 2019 | $35,000 | $49,993 | 7 | |
| 2018 | $4,200 | $9,200 | 14 | |
| 2017 | $3,995 | $6,000 | 11 | |
| 2016 | $2,500 | $9,995 | 8 | |
| 2015 | $2,300 | $7,000 | 10 | |
| 2014 | $1,950 | $9,950 | 21 | |
| 2013 | $1,900 | $7,950 | 9 | |
| 2012 | $2,000 | $6,900 | 9 | |
| 2011 | $1,500 | $7,995 | 6 | |
| 2010 | $1,800 | $5,000 | 7 | |
| 2009 | $1,800 | $5,500 | 20 | |
| 2008 | $1,300 | $4,800 | 8 | |
| 2007 | $1,000 | $4,980 | 13 | |
| 2006 | $1,200 | $6,000 | 9 | |
| 2005 | $1,000 | $3,395 | 14 | |
| 2004 | $1,500 | $3,800 | 4 | |
| 2003 | $1,234 | $3,900 | 7 | |
| 2002 | $1,300 | $4,795 | 3 | |
| 2001 | $1,000 | $2,000 | 5 | |
| 2000 | $1,200 | $2,100 | 4 | |
| 1999 | $1,450 | $4,995 | 3 | |
| 1998 | $1,395 | $2,500 | 4 | |
| 1997 | $1,000 | $2,000 | 3 | |
| 1996 | $1,000 | $4,900 | 5 |
How the Dodge Caravan depreciates
The newest Dodge Caravan has a median asking price of $6,500; a 24-year-older one runs about $2,200 — roughly 66% lost over 24 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
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Adjust your Dodge Caravan value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Dodge Caravan about 58% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2018 Dodge Caravan: a dealer trade-in offer is around $4,200, selling private-party nets about $5,500, and a lot asks near $9,200 — a $5,000 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Caravan costs a median 31% 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 Dodge Caravan price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $7,500 (10) | $9,810 (9) | +31% |
| 2018 | $5,000 (21) | $7,997 (8) | +60% |
| 2017 | $6,000 (18) | $5,650 (9) | −6% |
| 2016 | $4,000 (27) | $6,747 (8) | +69% |
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Dodge Caravan value FAQ
How much is a Dodge Caravan worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,000 to $43,995 across 25 model years. A 2018 is worth about $5,500, the median of 14 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Dodge Caravan's value?
Among Caravans from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $14,200, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,900; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 58%.
Which Dodge Caravan year is the best value?
The newest Caravan at under half the 2018 price is the 2010, with a median asking price of $2,000 (36% of it). A 2018 and a 2017 ask almost the same, $5,500 against $5,499, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Dodge Caravan cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 31% more, across 7 recent model years in our listings.
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