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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sold briefly as the Holden Equinox (2017–2020) before Holden wound down. Residuals are weak due to the discontinued brand and limited service support.
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.
Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.
Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates 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.