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Chevrolet Equinox Depreciation Calculator

Calculate the Chevrolet Equinox depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.

The Chevrolet Equinox is a high-volume compact SUV competing with the CR-V and RAV4, but it depreciates faster than its Japanese rivals. Fleet sales, frequent incentives, and softer brand retention mean the Equinox typically holds only about 45–48% of its value after 5 years.

1-year depreciation
22%
5-year retention
47%
MSRP
$26,600–$36k
Avg mi / year
14,000

Depreciation inputs

Depreciation during your 5-year ownership
$16,589
-53%
Value at purchase
$31,300
Brand new
Value when you sell
$14,711
5y / 60,000 mi
Depreciation / year
$3,318
Depreciation / mi
$0.28
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4th generation · started 2025

Current generation — no successor has launched yet.

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Year-by-year depreciation

Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $31,300

Age Value % Retained Annual depreciation
New $31,300 100%
Year 1 $24,414 78% -$6,886 (22%)
Year 2 $21,284 68% -$3,130 (12.8%)
Year 3 $18,780 60% -$2,504 (11.8%)
Year 4 $16,589 53% -$2,191 (11.7%)
Year 5 $14,711 47% -$1,878 (11.3%)
Year 6 $13,146 42% -$1,565 (10.6%)
Year 7 $11,581 37% -$1,565 (11.9%)
Year 8 $10,329 33% -$1,252 (10.8%)
Year 9 $9,077 29% -$1,252 (12.1%)
Year 10 $8,138 26% -$939 (10.3%)

Chevrolet Equinox depreciation by country

The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Chevrolet Equinox depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.

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United States
Baseline

Baseline market. The Equinox is a top-10 SUV in volume, but heavy fleet and rental exposure softens resale. AWD LT and RS trims hold value best in the used market.

Currency: USD Unit: mi
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Canada
+2% retention

Canada is a particularly strong market for the Equinox — it's consistently a top-selling SUV. AWD variants retain value well in colder provinces due to steady year-round demand.

Currency: CAD Unit: km
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United Kingdom
-22% retention

Not officially sold in the UK; only grey imports exist. Depreciation is steep due to lack of dealer support, right-hand-drive conversion costs, and unfamiliar badge.

Currency: GBP Unit: mi
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Europe
-24% retention

Chevrolet exited most of Europe in 2016 and the Equinox is not sold there. Used examples depreciate heavily due to non-existent service networks and emissions compliance issues.

Currency: EUR Unit: km
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Saudi Arabia
-5% retention

Sold through GM's Middle East channels with decent demand for family SUVs. Resale is moderate — buyers favor larger Tahoe/Traverse models, so the Equinox sits mid-pack.

Currency: SAR Unit: km
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India
-30% retention

Chevrolet exited India in 2017 and the Equinox was never officially offered. Virtually no market exists, and any grey-market unit faces extreme depreciation and parts scarcity.

Currency: INR Unit: km
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Australia
-18% retention

Sold briefly as the Holden Equinox (2017–2020) before Holden wound down. Residuals are weak due to the discontinued brand and limited service support.

Currency: AUD Unit: km

Chevrolet Equinox depreciation after an accident

An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a Chevrolet Equinox.

Minor accident
+7% depreciation

Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.

Moderate accident
+17% depreciation

Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.

Major accident
+31% depreciation

Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.

This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.

Chevrolet Equinox FAQ

How much does a Chevrolet Equinox depreciate per year?
A new Equinox loses about 22% of its value in the first year, then roughly 8–10% annually after that. By year 5, depreciation typically totals around 53%, leaving about 47% of MSRP retained — below segment leaders like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.
What is a Chevrolet Equinox worth after 5 years?
A $32,000 Equinox LT purchased new will typically be worth around $15,000 after 5 years and 70,000 miles. Well-maintained AWD examples in desirable trims like RS or Premier can bring $1,000–$2,000 more.
Why does the Equinox depreciate faster than a Honda CR-V?
The Equinox sees heavy fleet and rental usage, and Chevrolet frequently runs new-car incentives that push down used prices. Combined with slightly lower reliability ratings and weaker brand resale perception, the Equinox typically depreciates 8–12 percentage points more than a CR-V over 5 years.
How much does an accident reduce an Equinox's resale value?
A minor fender-bender reduces resale by about 7%, a moderate accident by roughly 17%, and a major accident with structural damage by about 31%. Carfax history entries hit the Equinox harder than luxury models because used buyers in this segment are especially price-sensitive.
Does the 2025 redesign affect older Equinox depreciation?
Yes — the all-new 4th-generation Equinox launched for 2025 with bolder styling and a modern interior, pushing an extra ~8% depreciation onto 2022–2024 models. Pre-redesign Equinoxes now represent strong used-market value for budget buyers.

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