Used Chevrolet Malibu Prices by Year
As of October 2026, a used Chevrolet Malibu typically lists for $16,900 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,500 for a 2008 to $19,995 for a 2025 — every figure below is a national median of 16,791 live listings, not a book value, and the Malibu steps down a median 8.2% 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 | $19,995 | $18,098 – $22,580 | 46,692 mi | 31 MPG | 5★ | 2,485 |
| 2024 | $18,887 | $16,499 – $21,408 | 57,335 mi | 31 MPG | 5★ | 4,101 |
| 2023 | $16,900 | $13,048 – $19,995 | 73,187 mi | 30 MPG | 5★ | 2,219 |
| 2022 | $15,995 | $11,987 – $19,900 | 75,754 mi | 26–32 MPG | 4★ | 1,093 |
| 2021 | $14,499 | $9,995 – $18,104 | 90,632 mi | 26–32 MPG | 4★ | 581 |
| 2020 | $13,685 | $8,999 – $17,995 | 91,164 mi | 26–32 MPG | 4★ | 1,100 |
| 2019 | $12,995 | $8,632 – $17,354 | 96,642 mi | 26–46 MPG | 4★ | 697 |
| 2018 | $11,832 | $7,830 – $16,392 | 102,577 mi | 26–46 MPG | 5★ | 872 |
| 2017 | $10,888 | $6,995 – $14,995 | 109,296 mi | 26–46 MPG | 5★ | 795 |
| 2016 | $9,995 | $6,400 – $14,235 | 113,222 mi | 26–46 MPG | 5★ | 781 |
| 2015 | $8,493 | $5,000 – $11,999 | 121,826 mi | 24–29 MPG | 5★ | 520 |
| 2014 | $7,995 | $4,800 – $11,406 | 123,031 mi | 24–29 MPG | 5★ | 349 |
| 2013 | $6,990 | $4,500 – $9,995 | 130,369 mi | 24–29 MPG | 5★ | 415 |
| 2012 | $5,995 | $3,499 – $9,595 | 134,053 mi | 20–26 MPG | 4★ | 229 |
| 2011 | $5,795 | $3,423 – $8,834 | 136,700 mi | 20–26 MPG | 4★ | 155 |
| 2010 | $5,499 | $3,259 – $9,103 | 135,047 mi | 20–29 MPG | — | 132 |
| 2009 | $5,792 | $3,000 – $8,485 | 131,439 mi | 20–29 MPG | — | 113 |
| 2008 | $4,500 | $2,999 – $7,800 | 143,311 mi | 20–27 MPG | — | 51 |
| 2007 | $5,395 | $2,496 – $9,298 | 119,239 mi | 19–25 MPG | — | 38 |
| 2006 | $4,800 | $2,570 – $7,057 | 118,156 mi | 19–24 MPG | — | 38 |
| 2005 | $4,988 | $2,810 – $8,058 | 127,142 mi | 23–25 MPG | — | 27 |
“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 2008, typically listing for $4,500 (most between $2,999 and $7,800) with an average odometer of 143,311 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the LS (1FL) at a typical $16,795. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 8.2%, 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 $19,995 (most between $18,098 and $22,580). The most expensive common trim is the RS (1SP), typically $20,275 — a $3,480 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 $16,795; the priciest, the RS (1SP), for $20,275. The LT (1LT) is what the used market mostly stocks — 79.8% of trim-labeled listings, while the PREMIER (2LZ) is the rarest quotable trim at 0.4%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT (1LT)Most popular | $18,798 | $15,875 – $21,459 | 79.8% | 58,389 mi |
| PREMIER (2LT) | $19,841 | $17,928 – $22,552 | 7.4% | 56,715 mi |
| LS (1FL)Cheapest | $16,795 | $11,995 – $20,029 | 6.0% | 75,229 mi |
| RS (1SP)Priciest | $20,275 | $15,880 – $24,023 | 3.7% | 39,793 mi |
| LS (1LS) | $18,435 | $13,995 – $21,485 | 2.7% | 49,276 mi |
| PREMIER (2LZ) | $20,405 | $17,521 – $24,683 | 0.4% | 55,212 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 October 2026, a used Chevrolet Malibu typically lists for $16,900 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,500 (2008) to $19,995 (2025), based on 16,791 live listings.
How much is a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
A used 2025 Chevrolet Malibu typically lists for $19,995, with most asking prices between $18,098 and $22,580. Average odometer reading is 46,692 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Chevrolet Malibu worth looking at?
The 2008 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $4,500 — but compare its mileage (143,311 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 8.2% 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 $16,795 while the priciest (RS (1SP)) runs $20,275 — a $3,480 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the LT (1LT) (79.8% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $18,798.
How much is a used 2024 Chevrolet Malibu?
A used 2024 Chevrolet Malibu typically lists for $18,887, with most asking prices between $16,499 and $21,408; average odometer is 57,335 miles (4,101 for sale).
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