2026 Chevrolet Trax: real cost in California
See the Trax on Chevrolet's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, LS · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$21,700the advertised price
Drive away$25,700with fees and tax
Loan payment$353/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$950/moeverything, after resale
$25,700 to drive away + $52,612 to run it for 6 years − $9,920 back at resale = $68,392, or $950 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$25,700
Running it, 6 yrs+$52,612
Back at resale−$9,920
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$21,700Feesfreight $1,795 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,880Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,120Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$16,832Fuel13,500 mi a year at 30 MPG
+$15,514Maintenanceestimate
+$7,255Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$5,751Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$4,710Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,552Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$9,920True cost $68,392 ÷ 72 months$950 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV178.6 in long
Seats5
Cargo25.6 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance7.3 in
Engine and fuel
Engine137 hp gas, FWD
0–60 mph8.7 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy30 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires17", 18" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: FWD, 137 hp, 30 MPG, 5 seats.| LS | $21,700 | $25,700 | $68,392 | ✓ $950/mo | — No | — No |
| 1RS | $23,200 | $27,335 | $70,041 | $973/mo | — No | ✓ Yes |
| LT | $23,200 | $27,335 | $70,075 | $973/mo | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| 2RS | $25,700 | $30,059 | $74,469 | $1,034/mo | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| ACTIV | $25,700 | $30,059 | $73,024 | $1,014/mo | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
LS
✓ $950/mo
True cost
1RS
$973/mo
True cost
LT
$973/mo
True cost
2RS
$1,034/mo
True cost
ACTIV
$1,014/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
LS$21,700
1RS$23,200
LT$23,200
2RS$25,700
ACTIV$25,700
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
+ $395
+ $795
Rear cross-traffic alert
+ $395
+ $795
Adaptive cruise
+ $795
Parking sensors
+ $395
+ $795
Comfort
Heated seats
+ $995
✓
+ $595
✓ from 2RS
Heated steering wheel
✓
+ $595
✓
Convenience
Push-button start
+ $595
Remote start
+ $995
✓
Wireless phone charging
+ $895
Power driver's seat
✓ from ACTIV
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
Sunroof
+ $795
+ $895
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free driving360° cameraCooled seatsHeated rear seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsPower liftgateMemory seatBuilt-in navigationPremium sound systemHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the LS (114 items)
- Chevy Safety Assist
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones
- Cruise control
- Available 17" Silver painted aluminum wheels
- Available Driver Confidence Package
- Available LS Convenience Package
- ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo engine
- 6-speed automatic transmission
- Axle, 3.50 final drive ratio
- Engine air filter life monitor
- Automatic Stop/Start
- Drivetrain, front-wheel drive
- Coolant protection, engine
- Battery, 70AH, 12V, 760 cold-cranking amps
- Alternator, 130 amps
- GVWR, 4145 lbs. (1880 kg)
- Ride and Handling suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Compound crank rear suspension
- Electric Power Steering
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
- Braking control, ECM grade
- Electronic parking brake
- Brake lining, performance
- Brake rotor, FNC
- Capless fuel fill
- Exhaust tip, turned down, hidden
- Mechanical jack with tools
- 17" steel wheels
- Tires, 225/60R17 all-season, blackwall
- Compact spare wheel
- Compact spare tire
- Rear spoiler
- Moldings, Black, side windows surround
- Moldings, body-side, lower, extra wide, molded in Black
- LED headlamps
- Headlamp control, automatic on and off
- IntelliBeam
- Lamp, center high-mounted stop/brake (CHMSL)
- Power outside mirrors
- Black mirror caps
- Tinted windshield
- Deep-tinted glass
- Front intermittent wipers
- Rear intermittent wiper
- Ornamentation, Trax lettering
- Manual liftgate
- Door handles, body-color
- Recovery hook, front
- 8" diagonal color touchscreen
- 4-speaker audio system
- SiriusXM Trial Subscription
- Antenna, roof-mounted
- Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Front bucket seats
- Seat trim, Cloth
- 6-way manual driver seat
- 4-way manual front passenger seat
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat
- Head restraints, front, 2-way adjustable
- Head restraints, rear, height adjustable
- Front center console with armrest
- Front carpeted floor mats
- Steering wheel, polyurethane
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Steering-wheel mounted controls
- 3.5" diagonal Driver Information Center
- Vehicle health management
- Power windows
- Window, power, front passenger with express down
- Windows, power rear, express down
- Power door locks
- Keys, 2, foldable
- Theft-deterrent system
- Vehicle immobilizer
- Remote Keyless Entry
- USB ports
- 12-volt power outlet
- Single-zone manual climate control
- Rear window defogger
- Air filter, pollutant
- Inside rearview manual day/night mirror
- Driver and front passenger visors
- Assist handle, front passenger
- Assist handles, rear outboard
- Shift knob, urethane
- Interior overhead courtesy lamp
- Interior rear roof courtesy lamp
- Interior rear cargo compartment lamp
- 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit 1
- Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty 1
- Corrosion Limited Warranty 1
- Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty 1
- Roadside Assistance Program and Available Courtesy Transportation 1
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- 6 airbags
- Knee bolster, driver and front passenger
- OnStar services capable
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- Forward Collision Alert
- Following Distance Indicator
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Seat belts, 3-point, all seating positions with front tensioners
- LATCH System
- Buckle to Drive
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Teen Driver
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Tire Fill Alert
- OnStar Basics
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Trax models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Back over prevention2025 · 306,511 vehicles
The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.Recall 26V539000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2024 · 60,154 vehicles
The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.Recall 23V744000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Trax in California?
- $25,700 to drive away for the LS, from a $21,700 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $353 loan payment, about $938 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $950 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Summit WhiteMosaic Black MetallicCypress GraySterling Gray MetallicApex RedMarina Blue Metallic+$395White SandsCacti Green
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US prices in US dollars from Chevrolet's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.