Chevrolet Malibu Depreciation

A Chevrolet Malibu will depreciate 42% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $16,207.

The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $27,900 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the Chevrolet Malibu.

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Chevrolet Malibu Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value Mileage Resale Year
1 $6,146 77.97% $21,754 12,000 2025
2 $8,568 69.29% $19,332 24,000 2026
3 $9,042 67.59% $18,858 36,000 2027
4 $10,379 62.80% $17,521 48,000 2028
5 $11,693 58.09% $16,207 60,000 2029
6 $12,909 53.73% $14,991 72,000 2030
7 $14,034 49.70% $13,866 84,000 2031
8 $14,207 49.08% $13,693 96,000 2032
9 $15,830 43.26% $12,070 108,000 2033
10 $17,697 36.57% $10,203 120,000 2034

Chevrolet Malibu Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value
1 $6,146 77.97% $21,754
2 $8,568 69.29% $19,332
3 $9,042 67.59% $18,858
4 $10,379 62.80% $17,521
5 $11,693 58.09% $16,207
6 $12,909 53.73% $14,991
7 $14,034 49.70% $13,866
8 $14,207 49.08% $13,693
9 $15,830 43.26% $12,070
10 $17,697 36.57% $10,203

Buying a Chevrolet Malibu New vs Used

If you purchase a used Chevrolet Malibu that is 2 years old, then you could save $8,568 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $3,125. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used Malibu models become available.

What About Chevrolet Malibu Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a Chevrolet Malibu is about $2,394 per year. This adds up to around $11,970 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Chevrolet Malibu. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

The Best Model Years to Buy a Chevrolet Malibu

The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu is our top pick for the best model year value for the Malibu. With the 2022, you would only pay, on average, 69% of the price as new, with 83% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2023 and 2021 model years are also attractive years for the Malibu, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including the Malibu's price as new, current price, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money of the Chevrolet Malibu models.

Chevrolet Malibu Historical Depreciation

Year New Price Current Price Maintenance $ Decline % Decline % Paid Value Rating
2024 $27,900 $27,900 $261 $0 0% 100% Good
2023 $28,466 $22,196 $309 $5,704 20.44% 77.97% Better
2022 $28,039 $19,429 $385 $2,767 12.47% 69.29% Best
2021 $27,980 $18,911 $507 $518 2.67% 67.59% Better
2020 $27,275 $17,130 $608 $1,781 9.42% 62.8% Good
2019 $25,570 $16,409 $766 $721 4.21% 64.17%
2018 $24,113 $14,652 $889 $1,757 10.71% 60.76%
2017 $24,991 $13,622 $937 $1,030 7.03% 54.51%
2016 $24,937 $12,239 $969 $1,383 10.15% 49.08%
2015 $24,008 $10,386 $1,011 $1,853 15.14% 43.26%
2014 $24,538 $8,973 $1,074 $1,413 13.6% 36.57%
2013 $24,247 $8,711 $1,171 $262 2.92% 35.93%
2012 $24,491 $7,146 $1,266 $1,565 17.97% 29.18%
Year Price % Paid Value Rank
2024 $27,900 100% Good
2023 $22,196 77.97% Better
2022 $19,429 69.29% Best
2021 $18,911 67.59% Better
2020 $17,130 62.8% Good
2019 $16,409 64.17%
2018 $14,652 60.76%
2017 $13,622 54.51%
2016 $12,239 49.08%
2015 $10,386 43.26%
2014 $8,973 36.57%
2013 $8,711 35.93%
2012 $7,146 29.18%

Chevrolet Malibu Depreciation Rankings


We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the Chevrolet Malibu ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the Malibu stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.

Other Chevrolet Malibu Costs of Ownership

Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Chevrolet Malibu costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:

Chevrolet Malibus For Sale

2024 Chevrolet Malibu RS

Mileage: 22,390
Mileage: 22,390     Price: $21,770
Location: Sterling, VA ~ 3 miles away
Dealer: Autonation Honda Dulles
Days on Market: 76
Colors (ext/int): Mosaic Black / Jet Black

$21,770


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