What the numbers say

A 1993 Suzuki Sidekick still asks 237% of what a 1998 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 17 sedans we price, that ranks #3, above the 113% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−12.2%). Calculated from 14 listings.

4
Years priced
$4,500
1997 median
14
Listings
237%
Kept after 5 yrs
#3
of 17 sedans

Suzuki Sidekick value by year

FIG.01·Suzuki Sidekick Value by Year
YearTrade-inMedianDealerListings
1998$1,450$1,900$2,0003
1997$1,200$4,500$4,5005
1995$3,250$3,950$6,5003
1993$4,500$4,500$4,9003
ROWS 4·SOURCE ForCar · Suzuki Sidekick

How the Suzuki Sidekick depreciates

FIG.02·Suzuki Sidekick Depreciation Curve — Median Value by Year
1998199719951993$1,900$4,500$3,950$4,500
RANGE $1,900 → $4,500·SOURCE ForCar · Suzuki Sidekick

The newest Suzuki Sidekick has a median asking price of $1,900; a 5-year-older one runs about $4,500 — roughly -137% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).

Does the Suzuki Sidekick hold value better than its rivals?

FIG.03·Suzuki Sidekick vs sedans — Value Retention
01
Deville792%
02
GS280%
03
Sidekick237%
04
Civic229%
05
Town Car213%
06
P - Series198%
07
Taurus160%
08
Mark125%
09
Century113%
10
LeSabre110%
11
Regal92%
12
3000GT90%
TOP 12·UNIT % of 1998 price retained·SOURCE ForCar · 14 listings

The Suzuki Sidekick market right now

FIG.04·Suzuki Sidekick Market — Asking Price Range by Year
1993199519971998$4,500$3,950$4,500$1,900
RANGE $4,500 → $1,900·SOURCE ForCar · 20 listings
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price

Trade-in / low
$1k
Private-party
$5k
Dealer / high
$5k
FIG.06·Suzuki Sidekick — Trade-in vs Private-Party vs Dealer
01
Trade-in — a dealer pays you10th percentile$1,200
02
Private-party — you sell itmedian · typical price$4,500
03
Dealer retail — a lot charges90th percentile$4,500
TOP 3·UNIT $ · 1997 Suzuki Sidekick·SOURCE ForCar · 5 listings

For a 1997 Suzuki Sidekick: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,200, selling private-party nets about $4,500, and a lot asks near $4,500 — a $3,300 spread on the same car.

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Suzuki Sidekick value FAQ

How much is a Suzuki Sidekick worth?

It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,900 to $4,500 across 4 model years. A 1997 is worth about $4,500, the median of 5 listings.

How much does mileage cut a Suzuki Sidekick's value?

Among Sidekicks from the last eight model years, those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask a median $2,000, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $1,950.

Suzuki Sidekick values from 14 US listings, model years 1993–1998, rebuilt every 6 hours. These are asking prices, not sale prices. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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