Used Chevrolet Equinox for Sale nearWaterloo, ON

How much does the Chevrolet Equinox cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Equinox prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Equinox's current nationwide average price is $24,071 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,922 CAD. That gives you a useful snapshot of where the model sits today and how far prices have moved over the last 12 months.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Equinox a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Equinox is a strong used pick if you want a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with broad everyday appeal.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Equinox for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and strong value. They also tend to like its practical layout and the useful technology that makes daily driving easier.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews centre on cargo space, transmission behaviour, and performance that feels more ordinary than exciting.

30.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Equinox models reliable?

Owners and experts repeatedly point to the Equinox’s roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and practical everyday character. The strongest model years also pair that with useful technology and a family-friendly layout that makes the SUV easy to live with.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Equinox between 4.2 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is highest in the second-generation years, so condition and maintenance history matter a lot when you shop older examples.

What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Equinox?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Chevy Safety Assist, including enhanced automatic emergency braking, intersection automatic emergency braking, rear park assist, and a following distance indicator.
• Infotainment: An 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada-rated 8.7 litres per 100 kilometres combined (9.2 city, 8.1 highway); AWD models are rated at 8.9 and 9.6 L/100 km respectively in the combined and city categories and the same 8.1 on the highway.

Which Chevrolet Equinox trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox offers these trims:

• LT: The entry trim brings chrome grille mesh, 17-inch wheels, cloth seats, and the standard 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.3-inch touchscreen, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want the core Equinox experience.
• Activ: This trim adds a more prominent lower front fascia, more chrome trim, all-terrain tires on 17-inch wheels, microfibre and Evotex seats, and standard AWD, so it suits buyers who want the most rugged-looking version.
• RS: The RS adds more black trim, a wider grille, standard 19-inch wheels, Evotex upholstery with red stitching, and a flat-bottom steering wheel for a sportier look.

What Chevrolet Equinox do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Equinox years with the most listings are 2025, 2023, and 2024.

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and plenty of shopping choice. When supply is deeper, you also have a better chance of finding the colour, trim, and price point that fit your needs.

What is the Chevrolet Equinox's resale value?

Most Equinox model years are posting double-digit year-over-year price declines, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The pattern suggests buyers have more room to negotiate across much of the lineup, especially on newer examples where the dollar drops are larger in absolute terms.

The 2016, 2023, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Equinox safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2023: 6/10
• 2022: 7/10

The 2026 Equinox comes standard with automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, high beam assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert with braking, and rear park assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Equinox now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2026 model is at −18.52% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −12.01%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 34.2% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 36.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,151 CAD. The Chevrolet Equinox offers a roomy cabin and a practical, family-friendly layout that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Equinox uses a turbocharged 1.5-litre inline-four-cylinder making 175 horsepower, with 184 pound-feet of torque in FWD form and 203 lb-ft in AWD form.
• Tech: The latest model includes an 11-inch digital instrument cluster, an 11.3-inch touchscreen, Google built-in apps, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model adds standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert with braking, and rear park assist.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $36,899 CAD for an LT model with FWD.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.