15K–30K miles
5 listings $14,276Median asking price
Middle 50%$14,200–$15,179
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THE PRICE OF A MODEL YEAR
Chevrolet Sonic depreciation, explained.
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic asks about 56% less than the 2020 across 8 model years. See the price range, mileage and sample behind each year before choosing your next car.
United States · USDOctober 25, 2026 · listing snapshot
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2020$11,299
2019$9,876
2018$8,998
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$4,407Different vehicles in one dated snapshot
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October 25, 2026 snapshot · Mileage, trim and condition affect the comparison. Different model years are not the resale history of one vehicle.
About the highlighted 5-model-year price gap
5 years older · 2015 typically asks 39% less than the 2020. Priced from 185 listings and 314 listings.
The 2015 typically asks 39% less than the 2020 in this snapshot, across 5 model years.
SEE THE RANGE, NOT JUST ONE NUMBER
Asking prices by model year
Typical asking price Middle 50% of listings
Each line shows the middle half of asking prices for that year when available. The dot is the median, or the average when labelled. Overlapping bands are a reason to inspect individual cars before drawing conclusions.
$4,000$6,500$9,000$12K$14K
2020 $11,299185 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2020
183 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 25, 2026 snapshot.
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30K–45K miles
13 listings $13,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$12,785–$15,990
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45K–60K miles
34 listings $12,937Median asking price
Middle 50%$11,996–$14,021
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60K–75K miles
43 listings $11,900Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,037–$12,987
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75K–90K miles
44 listings $10,448Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,875–$12,552
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90K–105K miles
17 listings $9,383Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,584–$9,995
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Over 105K miles
26 listings $8,887Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,996–$9,898
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Under 15K miles
1 listing · small sample $17,998Observed asking price
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Explore 2020 Chevrolet Sonic prices →2019 $9,876162 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2019
162 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 25, 2026 snapshot.
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45K–60K miles
17 listings $11,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,995–$14,371
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60K–75K miles
24 listings $10,925Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,364–$12,120
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75K–90K miles
17 listings $10,246Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,999–$13,199
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90K–105K miles
39 listings $9,500Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,192–$10,885
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Over 105K miles
57 listings $8,400Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,995–$9,895
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Under 15K miles
1 listing · small sample $16,998Observed asking price
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4 listings · small sample $13,516Median asking price
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3 listings · small sample $10,995Median asking price
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Explore 2019 Chevrolet Sonic prices →2018 $8,998134 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2018
134 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 25, 2026 snapshot.
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Under 15K miles
8 listings $16,860Median asking price
Middle 50%$14,891–$17,718
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30K–45K miles
6 listings $12,376Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,345–$12,966
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45K–60K miles
10 listings $9,760Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,868–$10,949
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60K–75K miles
17 listings $10,500Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,859–$12,998
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75K–90K miles
20 listings $9,238Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,981–$12,018
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90K–105K miles
21 listings $9,399Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,349–$9,995
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Over 105K miles
52 listings $7,098Median asking price
Middle 50%$5,938–$9,086
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Only listings with positive, usable odometer readings are included, so counts may differ from the year total. These are different cars, not the value loss of one car as its mileage increases.
Explore 2018 Chevrolet Sonic prices →2017 $7,492246 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2017
246 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 25, 2026 snapshot.
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45K–60K miles
10 listings $9,524Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,550–$11,622
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60K–75K miles
25 listings $8,888Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,900–$9,898
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75K–90K miles
30 listings $7,875Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,622–$8,995
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90K–105K miles
43 listings $8,485Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,998–$9,745
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Over 105K miles
134 listings $6,686Median asking price
Middle 50%$5,562–$7,969
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15K–30K miles
1 listing · small sample $12,313Observed asking price
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3 listings · small sample $7,995Median asking price
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Explore 2017 Chevrolet Sonic prices →2016 $6,995223 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2016
223 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 25, 2026 snapshot.
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30K–45K miles
6 listings $9,400Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,833–$9,999
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45K–60K miles
13 listings $8,990Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,995–$10,298
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60K–75K miles
24 listings $8,246Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,998–$10,221
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75K–90K miles
29 listings $7,993Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,285–$9,500
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90K–105K miles
38 listings $7,156Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,170–$8,005
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Over 105K miles
112 listings $5,894Median asking price
Middle 50%$4,738–$6,922
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15K–30K miles
1 listing · small sample $9,995Observed asking price
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Explore 2016 Chevrolet Sonic prices →2015 $6,892314 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2015
312 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 25, 2026 snapshot.
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30K–45K miles
8 listings $10,358Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,662–$11,662
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45K–60K miles
13 listings $9,099Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,300–$10,990
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60K–75K miles
30 listings $7,524Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,534–$8,397
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75K–90K miles
43 listings $7,002Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,448–$8,368
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90K–105K miles
58 listings $6,897Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,082–$7,699
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Over 105K miles
157 listings $5,900Median asking price
Middle 50%$4,793–$7,495
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These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.
Under 15K miles
1 listing · small sample $4,950Observed asking price
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2 listings · small sample $13,254Median asking price
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Explore 2015 Chevrolet Sonic prices →2014 $6,039243 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2014
243 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 25, 2026 snapshot.
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30K–45K miles
9 listings $9,000Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,995–$9,888
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45K–60K miles
11 listings $8,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,958–$9,794
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60K–75K miles
15 listings $7,999Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,972–$9,742
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75K–90K miles
19 listings $6,495Median asking price
Middle 50%$5,739–$7,620
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90K–105K miles
43 listings $6,495Median asking price
Middle 50%$5,490–$7,997
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Over 105K miles
145 listings $5,498Median asking price
Middle 50%$4,500–$6,990
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Under 15K miles
1 listing · small sample $3,495Observed asking price
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Explore 2014 Chevrolet Sonic prices →2013 $5,499195 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2013
194 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 25, 2026 snapshot.
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60K–75K miles
12 listings $7,008Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,133–$8,247
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75K–90K miles
25 listings $5,999Median asking price
Middle 50%$4,995–$6,995
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90K–105K miles
21 listings $5,850Median asking price
Middle 50%$4,988–$5,999
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Over 105K miles
126 listings $4,999Median asking price
Middle 50%$3,999–$5,995
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Under 15K miles
1 listing · small sample $3,900Observed asking price
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3 listings · small sample $9,500Median asking price
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3 listings · small sample $8,160Median asking price
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3 listings · small sample $7,600Median asking price
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Explore 2013 Chevrolet Sonic prices →2012 $4,995161 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2012
156 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 25, 2026 snapshot.
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60K–75K miles
10 listings $6,232Median asking price
Middle 50%$5,488–$6,946
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75K–90K miles
21 listings $5,897Median asking price
Middle 50%$4,900–$6,392
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90K–105K miles
21 listings $5,294Median asking price
Middle 50%$4,595–$5,995
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Over 105K miles
96 listings $4,900Median asking price
Middle 50%$3,995–$5,753
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Under 15K miles
2 listings · small sample $6,174Median asking price
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1 listing · small sample $7,599Observed asking price
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1 listing · small sample $7,799Observed asking price
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4 listings · small sample $7,600Median asking price
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Explore 2012 Chevrolet Sonic prices →2020 · $11,299 · 185 listings · 75,391 mi average odometer
Click a year to explore prices by mileage. Hover or focus to compare its overall range.
See the full data table ↓MAKE SENSE OF THE NUMBERS
An older model year changes more than the price.
A price gap is not a depreciation rate
These prices compare different vehicles on the market. An older model year may offer a lower asking price, but mileage, equipment and the mix of listings also change.
Condition needs its own check
History, equipment and physical condition can change the value of an individual car. A model-year median cannot confirm any of them.
Check the vehicle history ↗Mileage is part of the comparison
Open a model year above to compare asking prices within odometer groups. A small sample can change noticeably with a single listing; missing mileage is excluded.
Explore prices by mileage →A DIFFERENT QUESTION: CHANGE OVER TIME
2015 Chevrolet Sonic asking-price history
Monthly medians for the same model year. Listing samples change each month; this is not the resale history of one VIN. Missing months are left as gaps. This history is a separate dataset from the model-year snapshot above.
$5,000$6,000$7,000$8,000
Nov 2025Oct 2026
The median asking price moved from $6,898 in November 2025 to $6,950 in October 2026. The mix of vehicles offered for sale changes over time. Shading shows the middle 50% of asking prices where available.
Monthly history last refreshed October 25, 2026. The month containing that refresh may be incomplete.
Monthly prices and sample sizes
| Month | Median asking price | Middle 50% | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $6,950 | $5,500–$8,048 | 287 |
| September 2026 | $6,995 | $5,737–$8,398 | 300 |
| August 2026 | $6,995 | $5,565–$8,591 | 294 |
| July 2026 | $6,478 | $5,200–$7,990 | 292 |
| June 2026 | $6,495 | $5,427–$7,996 | 270 |
| May 2026 | $6,500 | $5,460–$7,999 | 242 |
| April 2026 | $6,900 | $5,499–$7,995 | 218 |
| March 2026 | $6,595 | $5,450–$7,995 | 333 |
| February 2026 | $6,750 | $5,098–$7,990 | 255 |
| January 2026 | $6,500 | $4,999–$7,871 | 209 |
| December 2025 | $6,694 | $5,350–$7,996 | 215 |
| November 2025 | $6,898 | $5,424–$7,995 | 170 |
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Price, mileage and listings
in a dedicated report for each year.
2020
$11,299
Median asking price
75,391 mi average odometer
2019
$9,876
Median asking price
93,934 mi average odometer
2018
$8,998
Median asking price
91,660 mi average odometer
All available model years
2017
$7,492
Median asking price
107,827 mi average odometer
2016
$6,995
Median asking price
103,966 mi average odometer
2015
$6,892
Median asking price
106,711 mi average odometer
2014
$6,039
Median asking price
115,860 mi average odometer
2013
$5,499
Median asking price
115,762 mi average odometer
2012
$4,995
Median asking price
114,526 mi average odometer
Full price comparison, curve and sample sizes
What the Chevrolet Sonic depreciation curve means for buyers
Where are asking-price differences largest?
- First 3 model years (2020→2017)
- $1,269 a year
- The 5 model years after that (2017→2012)
- $499 a year
- the early years
- 2.5× steeper
The asking-price gap per model year is larger between 2020 and 2017 than between 2017 and 2012. These are different listing samples, not one car's price history.
Priced from 185 and 161 listings in this snapshot.
Which single model year costs the most to skip?
- 2018 typical
- $8,998
- 2017 typical
- − $7,492
- one year of age
- $1,506
17% of the 2018 price
Across the 2012–2020 model years, 2018 → 2017 is the biggest single-model-year asking-price step in this sample.
Priced from 134 and 246 listings in this snapshot.
How do asking prices compare five model years apart?
- 2020 typical
- $11,299
- 2015 typical
- $6,892
- share of newer-year ask
- 61%
$4,407 below the 2020 ask
A 2015 — five model years older — asks 61% of what the 2020 asks. The Share-of-baseline-ask column in the table below runs the same share for every year.
Priced from 185 and 314 listings in this snapshot.
Chevrolet Sonic depreciation curve
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−56%Asking-price difference, 2020 → 2012
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≈7.0%Price difference per model year (not a forecast)
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−$1,506Steepest drop, 2018 → 2017
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$4,995Cheapest model year (2012) · years with 25+ listings
Typical asking price by model year, newest on the left — labels compare asking prices with the 2020. Hover a point for that year's price band.
A 2012 Chevrolet Sonic typically lists at $4,995 — 56% below the 2020's $11,299.
$6,000
$7,500
$9,000
$11K
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2012
| Year | Typical price | Share of baseline ask | vs. next-newer year | Avg. mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $11,299 | 100% | — | 75,391 | 185 |
| 2019 | $9,876 | 87% | −$1,423 | 93,934 | 162 |
| 2018 | $8,998 | 80% | −$878 | 91,660 | 134 |
| 2017 | $7,492 | 66% | −$1,506 | 107,827 | 246 |
| 2016 | $6,995 | 62% | −$497 | 103,966 | 223 |
| 2015 | $6,892 | 61% | −$103 | 106,711 | 314 |
| 2014 | $6,039 | 53% | −$853 | 115,860 | 243 |
| 2013 | $5,499 | 49% | −$540 | 115,762 | 195 |
| 2012 | $4,995 | 44% | −$504 | 114,526 | 161 |
Typical price is the median (or average when the median is unavailable) asking price of that model year's dealer listings in this snapshot, national. Share of baseline ask is each year's asking price as a percentage of the newest year's asking price in the same group of available model years. Updated October 25, 2026.
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Chevrolet Sonic value & depreciation questions
Answers grounded in the data shown here.
How much does a Chevrolet Sonic depreciate per year?
This snapshot does not measure annual depreciation of one car. The 2012 typically asks $4,995, 56% below the 2020's $11,299. These are different vehicles listed on October 25, 2026; mileage, trim, condition and redesigns can affect the difference.
How do older Chevrolet Sonic asking prices compare with the newest model year?
A 2012 Chevrolet Sonic asks about 44% of the 2020's typical asking price ($4,995 vs $11,299). The “Share of baseline ask” column in the table above shows the same share for every model year in between.
Which Chevrolet Sonic model year is cheapest?
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is the most affordable model year we track, typically listed at $4,995 — 56% below the 2020's typical $11,299. Compare every year in the table above.
How many Chevrolet Sonic model years can I compare here?
This depreciation curve covers 9 model years, from 2012 to 2020, each priced from dealer listings in the October 25, 2026 snapshot.
Is this a forecast of my car's resale value?
No. These are dealer asking prices for different vehicles in a dated snapshot. They do not measure the value lost by one car over time, original MSRP depreciation, or final transaction prices.
How does mileage affect Chevrolet Sonic asking prices?
Open a model year to see its available odometer groups, asking prices and listing counts. Mileage is the distance recorded on the odometer. Price differences also reflect condition, trim and equipment; sparse groups are labelled separately.
OPEN ABOUT THE EVIDENCE
Where these numbers come from
Compiled by VinAssessment from dealer listing data. Prices shown are asking prices, not completed transactions.
- Market & currency
- United States · USD · all available trims
- Data snapshot
- October 25, 2026
- Typical price
- Median asking price per model year, or the average when the median is unavailable. The price basis is labelled on each row.
- Price range
- 25th–75th percentile: the middle half of the listing sample, not a confidence interval. Missing ranges are not estimated.
- Coverage
- 9 qualifying model years with at least 10 listings each. Headline price-gap calculations require at least 25 listings per year. Gaps in data do not establish a generation change.
- Mileage groups
- Only positive, usable odometer readings. Groups with fewer than 5 listings are observations, not dependable market estimates. Reported odometer readings do not verify actual lifetime mileage.
- What is not measured
- Original MSRP loss, future resale value, or a guaranteed price for an individual VIN.
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