Where there's room on price
75
/ 100 (strong)
Approx. 53 days of national supply and the median listing asks approx. 15% above the typical asking price at typical mileage — strong leverage to negotiate.
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2016 Chevrolet Trax Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Typical asking price
$7,739
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Typical asking price is in the typical market range
$3,064$15,990
- Typical market range
- $6,900–$10,890
- Typical asking price
- $7,739
- Original MSRP range
- $20,300–$26,730
Middle 50% of active listings
At typical mileage
3 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.
National supply
53
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$18,676–$19,488
Estimated dealer invoice — about $20,300 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.
Typical asking price by trim
| Trim | Typical asking (at typical mileage) | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS | $7,619 | $20,300 | $18,676–$19,488 |
| LT | $7,798 | $22,645 | $20,833–$21,739 |
| LTZ | $8,415 | $26,730 | $24,592–$25,661 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$6,090$17,175$28,259
Typical askingLS
$7,619
LS: typical asking price $7,619, original MSRP $20,300, estimated dealer cost $18,676 to $19,488.
LT
$7,798
LT: typical asking price $7,798, original MSRP $22,645, estimated dealer cost $20,833 to $21,739.
LTZ
$8,415
LTZ: typical asking price $8,415, original MSRP $26,730, estimated dealer cost $24,592 to $25,661.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking 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 2016 Chevrolet Trax runs about $8,050 in MT to $9,278 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $561 | $110+ | $8,410 |
| TX | $484 | $332 | $8,555 |
| FL | $464 | $1,074+ | $9,277 |
| NY | $310 | $371 | $8,420 |
| PA | $464 | $587 | $8,790 |
| IL | $484 | $683 | $8,906 |
| OH | $445 | $444 | $8,628 |
| GA | $542 | $637 | $8,918 |
| NC | $232 | $793 | $8,764 |
| WA | $503 | $215+ | $8,457 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $8,264 |
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
Fuel economy
26
MPG city
34
MPG highway
29
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2016 Chevrolet Trax configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
5 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A192261870.
Campaign 19V652000 · 12/09/2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. 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 16007.
Campaign 16V651000 · 08/09/2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.
Campaign 16V422000 · 10/06/2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. 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 17287.
Campaign 17V437000 · 10/07/2017
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.
Campaign 16V257000 · 28/04/2016
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is the typical asking price for a 2016 Chevrolet Trax?
Used 2016 Chevrolet Trax listings ask about $7,739 at typical mileage, with most listings between $6,900 and $10,890. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Trax cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $20,300, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $12,561 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2016 Chevrolet Trax?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $8,050 in MT to $9,278 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Chevrolet Trax?
There are about 53 days of national market supply for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax.
Is the listed price on a 2016 Chevrolet Trax fair?
Not always. 2016 Chevrolet Trax listings typically ask about $8,900, roughly 15% above the typical asking price at typical mileage, $7,739. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Chevrolet Trax?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $18,676–$19,488 — its $20,300 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 10/31/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.