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Chevrolet Malibu keeps an estimated 55% of its recent market value after 5 years — #291 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full depreciation curve.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Chevrolet Malibu retains an estimated 55% of its recent market value after five years, ranking #291 of 530 cars we track. That trails the 60% five-year average for Sedan in its class by 5 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Chevrolet Malibu sheds about 16% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $26,195 it falls to around $14,459 by year five — a five-year loss near $11,736, about $6.43 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Chevrolet Malibu bought at 2 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 55% of its recent market value after five years — worse than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #291).
From about $26,195 when new it drops to roughly $14,459 after five years — a loss near $11,736 (55% of its recent market value retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.