Negotiating leverage
77
strong leverage / 100
~55 days of national supply and listings typically ~14% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick price intelligence
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$9,020
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
Fair price is in the typical market range
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
4 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
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Negotiating leverage
77
strong leverage / 100
~55 days of national supply and listings typically ~14% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
National supply
55
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Chevrolet Spark.
$13,018–$13,584
Estimated dealer invoice — about $14,150 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.
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1LT | $8,692 | $15,975 | $14,697–$15,336 |
| LS | $9,550 | $14,150 | $13,018–$13,584 |
| 2lt | — | $16,375 | $15,065–$15,720 |
| activ | — | $17,220 | $15,842–$16,531 |
Trim comparison
1LT
$8,692
1LT: fair price $8,692, original MSRP $15,975, estimated dealer cost $14,697 to $15,336.
LS
$9,550
LS: fair price $9,550, original MSRP $14,150, estimated dealer cost $13,018 to $13,584.
2lt
—
2lt: fair price not available, original MSRP $16,375, estimated dealer cost $15,065 to $15,720.
activ
—
activ: fair price not available, original MSRP $17,220, estimated dealer cost $15,842 to $16,531.
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 for a 2018 Chevrolet Spark runs about $9,331 in MT to $10,644 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 | $654 | $110+ | $9,784 |
| TX | $564 | $332 | $9,916 |
| FL | $541 | $1,074+ | $10,635 |
| NY | $361 | $371 | $9,752 |
| PA | $541 | $587 | $10,148 |
| IL | $564 | $683 | $10,267 |
| OH | $519 | $444 | $9,983 |
| GA | $631 | $637 | $10,288 |
| NC | $271 | $793 | $10,084 |
| WA | $586 | $215+ | $9,821 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $9,545 |
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
30
MPG city
38
MPG highway
33
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2018 Chevrolet Spark configuration (Regular).
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $9,020, within a typical market range of $8,065 to $12,590.
Yes — its original MSRP was about $14,150, so a fair used price is roughly $5,130 below MSRP.
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $9,331 in MT to $10,644 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
There are about 55 days of national market supply for the 2018 Chevrolet Spark — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Chevrolet Spark.
Negotiating leverage rates 77/100 (strong). ~55 days of national supply and listings typically ~14% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $13,018–$13,584 — its $14,150 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 8/4/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.