Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Tucson: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (July 2026), the Chevrolet Equinox typically lists for $26,973 against $26,401 for the Hyundai Tucson (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). the Hyundai Tucson leads on NCAP safety (4.7★ vs 4.5★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the LS at $21,998 vs the SEL at $23,709; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)
A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the Chevrolet Equinox LS ($21,998) faces the Hyundai Tucson SEL ($23,709); the most common trims on the market are the LT (1LT) (29.1% of Chevrolet Equinox listings) and the SEL (56.8% of Hyundai Tucson listings); at the top of the market, the ACTIVE ($33,509) faces the SEL CONVENIENCE ($31,665). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.
| Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Tucson | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| LSCheapest | $21,998 | 6.0% | SELMost popularCheapest | $23,709 | 56.8% |
| LT (1LT)Most popular | $22,980 | 29.1% | BLUE | $25,963 | 1.4% |
| RS (3LT) | $24,995 | 3.0% | SE | $27,002 | 12.0% |
| PREMIER (1LZ) | $25,500 | 3.4% | LIMITED | $28,754 | 17.9% |
| 1LT | $26,991 | 27.7% | N LINE | $28,998 | 0.5% |
| 2LT | $30,839 | 7.3% | XRT | $29,630 | 2.0% |
| RS | $32,031 | 10.5% | SEL CONVENIENCEPriciest | $31,665 | 8.7% |
| ACTIVEPriciest | $33,509 | 3.2% | BLUE SE | $34,354 | 0.7% |
Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: Chevrolet Equinox prices · Hyundai Tucson prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Chevrolet Equinox typical | Hyundai Tucson typical | Difference | Chevrolet Equinox MPG | Hyundai Tucson MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,348 | $30,995 | Chevrolet Equinox +$353 | 26–27 MPG | 26–35 MPG |
| 2025 | $26,973 | $26,401 | Chevrolet Equinox +$572 | 26–27 MPG | 26–35 MPG |
| 2024 | $23,590 | $23,990 | Hyundai Tucson +$400 | 26–28 MPG | 25–35 MPG |
| 2023 | $22,072 | $24,195 | Hyundai Tucson +$2,123 | 26–28 MPG | 25–35 MPG |
| 2022 | $19,895 | $21,928 | Hyundai Tucson +$2,033 | 27–28 MPG | 26–35 MPG |
| 2021 | $17,716 | $17,998 | Hyundai Tucson +$282 | 27–28 MPG | 23–25 MPG |
| 2020 | $16,899 | $16,744 | Chevrolet Equinox +$155 | 24–28 MPG | 23–25 MPG |
| 2019 | $15,149 | $14,998 | Chevrolet Equinox +$151 | 24–32 MPG | 23–26 MPG |
| 2018 | $13,449 | $13,787 | Hyundai Tucson +$338 | 24–32 MPG | 22–27 MPG |
| 2017 | $10,495 | $13,299 | Hyundai Tucson +$2,804 | 18–25 MPG | 23–50 MPG |
| 2016 | $9,495 | $12,503 | Hyundai Tucson +$3,008 | 18–26 MPG | 23–50 MPG |
| 2015 | $8,488 | $9,995 | Hyundai Tucson +$1,507 | 19–26 MPG | 22–50 MPG |
| 2014 | $7,995 | $9,925 | Hyundai Tucson +$1,930 | 19–26 MPG | 22–25 MPG |
| 2013 | $7,000 | $8,599 | Hyundai Tucson +$1,599 | 19–26 MPG | 21–25 MPG |
| 2012 | $6,995 | $7,047 | Hyundai Tucson +$52 | 19–26 MPG | 21–25 MPG |
| 2011 | $6,499 | $6,771 | Hyundai Tucson +$272 | 19–26 MPG | 22–25 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (July 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Chevrolet Equinox or Hyundai Tucson?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Hyundai Tucson is cheaper: it typically lists for $26,401 versus $26,973 for the Chevrolet Equinox (national medians, July 2026).
Which is safer — Chevrolet Equinox or Hyundai Tucson?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Hyundai Tucson averages 4.7 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.5 for the Chevrolet Equinox. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Chevrolet Equinox or Hyundai Tucson?
NHTSA lists an average of 2.3 recalls per model year for the Chevrolet Equinox and 2.9 for the Hyundai Tucson — an edge for the Chevrolet Equinox. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
Which trims should I actually compare?
Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a Chevrolet Equinox LS typically lists for $21,998 vs $23,709 for a Hyundai Tucson SEL; the most common trims on the market are the LT (1LT) ($22,980, 29.1% of Chevrolet Equinox listings) and the SEL ($23,709, 56.8% of Hyundai Tucson listings); at the top of the market, the ACTIVE ($33,509) faces the SEL CONVENIENCE ($31,665). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.
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Dig deeper
Chevrolet Equinox — live listings & specs Hyundai Tucson — live listings & specs Chevrolet Equinox prices by year Hyundai Tucson prices by year Chevrolet Equinox MPG by year Hyundai Tucson MPG by year
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