Used Chevrolet Malibu Prices by Year
As of August 2026, a used Chevrolet Malibu typically lists for $17,314 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,336 for a 2005 to $20,720 for a 2025 — every figure below is a national median of 16,359 live listings, not a book value, and the Malibu steps down a median 8.6% per model year of age.
Chevrolet Malibu price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,720 | $18,797 – $23,209 | 43,563 mi | 31 MPG | 5★ | 1,579 |
| 2024 | $19,385 | $17,175 – $21,998 | 56,001 mi | 31 MPG | 5★ | 4,420 |
| 2023 | $17,314 | $13,814 – $19,998 | 72,746 mi | 30 MPG | 5★ | 2,425 |
| 2022 | $16,594 | $12,555 – $19,995 | 74,479 mi | 26–32 MPG | 4★ | 1,111 |
| 2021 | $14,995 | $10,367 – $18,513 | 89,902 mi | 26–32 MPG | 4★ | 598 |
| 2020 | $13,995 | $9,772 – $18,195 | 90,979 mi | 26–32 MPG | 4★ | 1,129 |
| 2019 | $12,995 | $8,714 – $17,457 | 98,440 mi | 26–46 MPG | 4★ | 722 |
| 2018 | $11,999 | $7,900 – $16,900 | 104,765 mi | 26–46 MPG | 5★ | 902 |
| 2017 | $11,285 | $7,499 – $15,725 | 106,654 mi | 26–46 MPG | 5★ | 688 |
| 2016 | $9,998 | $6,499 – $14,199 | 113,831 mi | 26–46 MPG | 5★ | 771 |
| 2015 | $8,900 | $5,496 – $11,995 | 124,919 mi | 24–29 MPG | 5★ | 475 |
| 2014 | $7,659 | $4,997 – $11,409 | 127,003 mi | 24–29 MPG | 5★ | 300 |
| 2013 | $6,999 | $4,900 – $10,747 | 131,368 mi | 24–29 MPG | 5★ | 388 |
| 2012 | $5,995 | $3,739 – $9,885 | 138,683 mi | 20–26 MPG | 4★ | 239 |
| 2011 | $5,999 | $3,511 – $8,995 | 130,166 mi | 20–26 MPG | 4★ | 162 |
| 2010 | $5,995 | $3,495 – $8,995 | 131,526 mi | 20–29 MPG | — | 161 |
| 2009 | $5,420 | $3,200 – $8,450 | 125,381 mi | 20–29 MPG | — | 130 |
| 2008 | $5,699 | $2,996 – $7,991 | 136,232 mi | 20–27 MPG | — | 53 |
| 2007 | $4,753 | $2,497 – $9,298 | 125,416 mi | 18–25 MPG | — | 41 |
| 2006 | $4,498 | $2,560 – $7,606 | 129,182 mi | 19–24 MPG | — | 37 |
| 2005 | $4,336 | $2,770 – $7,254 | 134,220 mi | 23–25 MPG | — | 28 |
“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.
Cheapest Chevrolet Malibu
The cheapest quotable model year is the 2005, typically listing for $4,336 (most between $2,770 and $7,254) with an average odometer of 134,220 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the LS (1FL) at a typical $17,792. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 8.6%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Chevrolet Malibu listings for sale →
Most expensive Chevrolet Malibu
The priciest used model year is the 2025 at a typical $20,720 (most between $18,797 and $23,209). The most expensive common trim is the RS (1SP), typically $20,789 — a $2,997 spread over the base LS (1FL) within the same nameplate.
Chevrolet Malibu price by trim (last 4 model years)
The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the LS (1FL), typically lists for $17,792; the priciest, the RS (1SP), for $20,789. The LT (1LT) is what the used market mostly stocks — 77.4% of trim-labeled listings.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT (1LT)Most popular | $18,995 | $15,999 – $21,872 | 77.4% | 59,078 mi |
| PREMIER (2LT) | $20,708 | $18,586 – $23,346 | 7.5% | 55,744 mi |
| LS (1FL)Cheapest | $17,792 | $12,995 – $20,495 | 5.8% | 71,107 mi |
| RS (1SP)Priciest | $20,789 | $17,192 – $24,868 | 3.5% | 37,604 mi |
| LS (1LS) | $18,817 | $14,919 – $21,999 | 3.1% | 47,531 mi |
| LT WITH 1LT | $18,449 | $17,029 – $20,986 | 0.8% | 57,251 mi |
| LT | $19,220 | $16,473 – $22,251 | 0.7% | 59,435 mi |
| 1LT | $19,990 | $15,113 – $22,960 | 0.7% | 66,937 mi |
Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Chevrolet Malibu cost?
As of August 2026, a used Chevrolet Malibu typically lists for $17,314 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,336 (2005) to $20,720 (2025), based on 16,359 live listings.
How much is a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
A used 2025 Chevrolet Malibu typically lists for $20,720, with most asking prices between $18,797 and $23,209. Average odometer reading is 43,563 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Chevrolet Malibu worth looking at?
The 2005 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $4,336 — but compare its mileage (134,220 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.
How fast does the Chevrolet Malibu depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the Malibu steps down a median 8.6% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.
How much does the trim change a used Malibu's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (LS (1FL)) typically lists for $17,792 while the priciest (RS (1SP)) runs $20,789 — a $2,997 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the LT (1LT) (77.4% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $18,995.
How much is a used 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?
A used 2024 Chevrolet Malibu typically lists for $19,385, with most asking prices between $17,175 and $21,998; average odometer is 56,001 miles (4,420 for sale).
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