Best Chevrolets under $40,000
8 popular Chevrolet models you can own under $40,000 — here's what each really costs, cheapest first.
Chevrolets under $40,000, cheapest first
2026 Chevrolet Trax LT
The price to buy it$20,878
A fair price could save$1,122
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT
The price to buy it$24,674
A fair price could save$1,326
2026 Chevrolet Malibu LT
The price to buy it$25,623
A fair price could save$1,377
2026 Chevrolet Equinox LT
The price to buy it$28,470
A fair price could save$1,530
2026 Chevrolet Colorado LT
The price to buy it$31,317
A fair price could save$1,683
2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT
The price to buy it$33,215
A fair price could save$1,785
2026 Chevrolet Blazer LT
The price to buy it$35,113
A fair price could save$1,887
2026 Chevrolet Traverse LT
The price to buy it$37,960
A fair price could save$2,040
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Common questions
Which Chevrolet can I get under $40,000?
8 popular Chevrolet models in our guides land at or below $40,000. The most affordable is the 2026 Chevrolet Trax LT, about $20,878 at a fair price.
Which Chevrolet under $40,000 holds its value best?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax LT keeps its value best — roughly 55% after three years, or about $12,100.
How much should I save to buy a Chevrolet under $40,000?
A common starting point is about 20% up front — for the 2026 Chevrolet Trax LT that's roughly $4,176. Put away about $80 a week and your car fund is ready in a year.
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