$2,691 higher median
2021 Toyota Corolla
$17,990Median asking price · 1,108 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$15,891–$19,998
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2021 Chevrolet Malibu prices in the U.S.
$15,035
Median pre-owned asking price
613 pre-owned listings · Updated September 15, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$12,995 – $17,343 All 701 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$15,269Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of September 15, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2021 Chevrolet Malibu in the U.S. is $15,035, based on 613 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu in the U.S. is $15,035 based on 613 pre-owned listings (of 701 total).
701 active dealer listings
Snapshot September 15, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: +$312.
Typical: $12,995–$17,343 — the middle half of 701 asking prices
Median $15,269
$8,590 low
$22K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$15,035
Pre-owned median (613)
85,310
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $18,649 at 15K–30K miles and fall to $12,398 over 105K miles — roughly $700 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $6,251Trim
The LT (1LT) typically asks $14,879, while the RS (1SP) asks $17,130 — same year, same market.
Observed spread: up to $2,251Location
Active-listing medians are $14,495 in Indiana (31 active listings) and $15,992 in Ohio (38 active listings). Mileage, trim and condition differ; this is not an estimate of savings from buying in another state.
Observed spread: up to $1,497About these price differences
The $12,995–$17,343 typical range isn't randomness — three factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
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Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Trim
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
mi
Estimated asking price · All trims
$15,269
$12,995
–
$17,343
701 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 701 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2021 Chevrolet Malibu listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $15,269
2021 Chevrolet Malibu
LT
$8,800
VIN 1G1ZD5ST5MF016321
−$6,469 · vs all-listings median
2021 Chevrolet Malibu
LS
$11,900
VIN 1G1ZB5ST5MF089176
−$3,369 · vs all-listings median
2021 Chevrolet Malibu
LS
$11,990
VIN 1G1ZC5ST5MF089031
−$3,279 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- LT VIN 1G1ZD5ST4MF034308 $12,870 −$2,399 vs median
- LT VIN 1G1ZD5ST8MF047871 $12,485 −$2,784 vs median
- LT VIN 1G1ZD5ST3MF021467 $12,500 −$2,769 vs median
- LT VIN 1G1ZD5ST8MF076030 $12,900 −$2,369 vs median
- LS VIN 1G1ZB5ST2MF049735 $13,739 −$1,530 vs median
- LT VIN 1G1ZD5ST0MF051638 $14,500 −$769 vs median
- RS VIN 1G1ZG5ST9MF044811 $14,990 −$279 vs median
- LS VIN 1G1ZC5ST5MF086338 $14,995 −$274 vs median
- LT VIN 1G1ZD5ST4MF077448 $14,999 −$270 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2021 Chevrolet Malibu with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 15, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu in this catalog, the 2021 Kia Forte has the lowest median asking price ($14,995, 652 listings with photos) and the 2021 Toyota Corolla the highest ($17,990, 1,108 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2021 Chevrolet Malibu
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 570 listings with photos, catalog median $15,299 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $12,999–$17,402
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$1,401 higher median
2021 Hyundai Elantra
$16,700Median asking price · 558 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,673–$18,393
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$700 higher median
2021 Nissan Sentra
$15,999Median asking price · 559 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,399–$17,990
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$11 lower median
2021 Nissan Kicks MPV
$15,288Median asking price · 450 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,980–$16,998
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$304 lower median
2021 Kia Forte
$14,995Median asking price · 652 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,999–$16,983
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No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | see price overview above | $12,999–$17,402 | 570 |
| 2021 Toyota Corolla All trims | $17,990 | $15,891–$19,998 | 1,108 |
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $16,700 | $14,673–$18,393 | 558 |
| 2021 Nissan Sentra All trims | $15,999 | $14,399–$17,990 | 559 |
| 2021 Nissan Kicks MPV All trims | $15,288 | $12,980–$16,998 | 450 |
| 2021 Kia Forte All trims | $14,995 | $12,999–$16,983 | 652 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 7 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2021 Chevrolet Malibu: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $700 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 701
Median asking price $15,269
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Compare all trims at the same mileage
Compare like-for-like mileage
United States · all states · September 15, 2026
Read across a row to compare trims at a similar odometer reading. Each price is the median asking price for that group, not a valuation of your exact car.
Scroll sideways to compare all trims. Mileage stays visible on the left.
| Mileage (odometer) | All listings | LT (1LT) | LS (1LS) | RS (1SP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15K–30K miles | $18,649 | $19,275 | $18,192 | $18,797 |
| 30K–45K miles | $18,628 | $19,238 | $17,705 | $18,888 |
| 45K–60K miles | $17,768 | $17,957 | $16,856 | $17,969 |
| 60K–75K miles | $16,900 | $16,891 | $16,037 | $17,755 |
| 75K–90K miles | $15,500 | $15,391 | $15,912 | $16,244 |
| 90K–105K miles | $14,698 | $14,500 | $15,277 | $14,633 |
| Over 105K miles | $12,398 | $12,390 | $11,568 | $13,293 |
“—” means insufficient data: at least 3 listings per trim and mileage band, or 5 for all trims combined. Equipment, condition and location can still differ within a row.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
Fair price by mileage — all versions combined
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15K–30K miles | 24 listings | $18,649 | $18K–$20K |
| 30K–45K miles | 48 listings | $18,628 | $17K–$19K |
| 45K–60K miles | 74 listings | $17,768 | $17K–$19K |
| 60K–75K miles | 95 listings | $16,900 | $16K–$18K |
| 75K–90K miles | 115 listings | $15,500 | $15K–$17K |
| 90K–105K miles | 146 listings | $14,698 | $14K–$16K |
| Over 105K miles | 190 listings | $12,398 | $11K–$14K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
2021 Chevrolet Malibu: price by trim
United States · all states · September 15, 2026. Counts and prices below are national totals for each trim. The shared market filters update this table for your selected state and highlight your trim.
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT (1LT) | 401 listings | $14,879 | $13K–$17K | |
| LS (1LS) | 180 listings | $15,310 | $13K–$17K | |
| RS (1SP) | 113 listings | $17,130 | $15K–$19K | |
| Other trims | 6 listings | $18,169 | — |
Understand the differences
2021 Chevrolet Malibu: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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LS (1FL) 1.5L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 1G1ZC5ST · year code M$15,299 Median asking price · U.S. 87 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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Premier (2LZ) 2L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 1G1ZE5SX · year code M$17,900 Median asking price · U.S. 6 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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LT (1LT) 1.5L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 1G1ZD5ST · year code M$14,796 Median asking price · U.S. 380 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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RS (1SP) 1.5L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 1G1ZG5ST · year code M$16,921 Median asking price · U.S. 115 priced listings · September 13, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2021 Chevrolet Malibu factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
FACTORY BROCHURE
2021 Chevrolet Malibu PDF Brochure
2021 · US · 25 pages
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Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu is $15,590 (September 2026) — down 1.9% from $15,900 in September 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $15,590 | $13K–$18K | 556 |
| August 2026 | $15,498 | $14K–$18K | 890 |
| July 2026 | $15,339 | $13K–$17K | 919 |
| June 2026 | $15,166 | $13K–$17K | 873 |
| May 2026 | $15,309 | $14K–$17K | 755 |
| April 2026 | $15,250 | $13K–$17K | 640 |
| March 2026 | $15,000 | $13K–$17K | 978 |
| February 2026 | $14,990 | $13K–$17K | 818 |
| January 2026 | $14,991 | $13K–$17K | 859 |
| December 2025 | $14,899 | $13K–$17K | 661 |
| November 2025 | $14,925 | $13K–$17K | 492 |
| October 2025 | $15,986 | $14K–$18K | 470 |
| September 2025 | $15,900 | $14K–$18K | 236 |
2021 Chevrolet Malibu prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot September 15, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 41 more state markets
Massachusetts
Typical asking price
$14,976
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 24
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Utah
Typical asking price
$14,995
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 37
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Idaho
Typical asking price
$15,903
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 18
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nevada
Typical asking price
$15,494
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 56
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Maine
Typical asking price
$15,228
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Montana
Typical asking price
$15,387
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Dakota
Typical asking price
$13,500
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 13
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
South Dakota
Typical asking price
$14,936
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 20
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wyoming
Typical asking price
$15,788
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Hawaii
Typical asking price
$18,000
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 13
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
West Virginia
Typical asking price
$13,994
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 16
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Alaska
Typical asking price
$17,990
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Listed this year counts every 2021 Chevrolet Malibu first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Chevrolet Malibu years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2020
Chevrolet Malibu
Typical asking price
$13,999
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2021
Chevrolet Malibu
Typical asking price
$15,269
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A newer model year
2022
Chevrolet Malibu
Typical asking price
$16,590
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2025 $20,664 Median
- 2024 $19,280 Median
- 2023 $17,238 Median
- 2022 $16,590 Median
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You are here 2021 $15,269 Median
- 2020 $13,999 Median
- 2019 $13,160 Median
- 2018 $12,495 Median
- 2017 $11,345 Median
- 2016 $10,008 Median
- 2015 $8,599 Median
- 2014 $7,995 Median
- 2013 $6,999 Median
- 2012 $6,398 Median
- 2011 $6,021 Median
- 2010 $5,995 Median
Showing the newest 16 priced model years plus your current year when older. Open the complete timeline below for older years.
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Pick a year to open its price report. Prices compare different vehicles and equipment, not the changing value of one car.
Nearby model years
2017
$11,345
2018
$12,495
2019
$13,160
2020
$13,999
2022
$16,590
2023
$17,238
2024
$19,280
2025
$20,664
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$265
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,488 down
Amount financed
$13,391
Total interest
$2,509
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2021 Chevrolet Malibu prices range from $8,590 to $21,988?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $12,995 and $17,343 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $700 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2021 Chevrolet Malibu are for sale right now?
701 in total. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2021 Chevrolet Malibu?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 701 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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