Negotiating leverage
55
strong leverage / 100
~54 days of national supply and listings typically ~6% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
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2018 Chevrolet Colorado Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$20,180
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$7,950$31,590
- Typical market range
- $16,903–$24,759
- Ridekick fair price
- $20,180
- Original MSRP range
- $20,200–$40,400
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
6 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
54
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$18,584–$19,392
Estimated dealer invoice — about $20,200 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck | $16,181 | $23,700 | $21,804–$22,752 |
| LT | $19,505 | $29,100 | $26,772–$27,936 |
| base | — | $20,200 | $18,584–$19,392 |
| Z71 | $22,274 | $36,200 | $33,304–$34,752 |
| ZR2 | $24,379 | $40,400 | $37,168–$38,784 |
| wt | — | $30,715 | $28,258–$29,486 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$14,243$28,291$42,338
Fair priceWork Truck
$16,181
Work Truck: fair price $16,181, original MSRP $23,700, estimated dealer cost $21,804 to $22,752.
LT
$19,505
LT: fair price $19,505, original MSRP $29,100, estimated dealer cost $26,772 to $27,936.
base
—
base: fair price not available, original MSRP $20,200, estimated dealer cost $18,584 to $19,392.
Z71
$22,274
Z71: fair price $22,274, original MSRP $36,200, estimated dealer cost $33,304 to $34,752.
ZR2
$24,379
ZR2: fair price $24,379, original MSRP $40,400, estimated dealer cost $37,168 to $38,784.
wt
—
wt: fair price not available, original MSRP $30,715, estimated dealer cost $28,258 to $29,486.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado runs about $20,491 in MT to $22,544 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,463 | $110+ | $21,753 |
| TX | $1,261 | $332 | $21,773 |
| FL | $1,211 | $1,074+ | $22,465 |
| NY | $807 | $371 | $21,358 |
| PA | $1,211 | $587 | $21,978 |
| IL | $1,261 | $683 | $22,124 |
| OH | $1,160 | $444 | $21,784 |
| GA | $1,413 | $637 | $22,230 |
| NC | $605 | $793 | $21,578 |
| WA | $1,312 | $215+ | $21,707 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $20,705 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
1 open NHTSA recall on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Campaign 18V358000 · 31/05/2018
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $20,180, within a typical market range of $16,903 to $24,759.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $20,200, so a fair used price is roughly $20 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $20,491 in MT to $22,544 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?
There are about 54 days of national market supply for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?
Negotiating leverage rates 55/100 (strong). ~54 days of national supply and listings typically ~6% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $18,584–$19,392 — its $20,200 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.