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Dodge Grand Caravan Depreciation & Resale Value
Buying a 2017 model instead of new saves roughly $21,955 off the original sticker.
The Dodge Grand Caravan is a three-row minivan known for flexible Stow 'n Go seating, broad fleet use, and a large supply of practical family-focused trims.
Market context: Six deep cohorts run through the Grand Caravan's final 2020 model year; wheelchair conversions and passenger-van configurations can create a wider asking-price range than age alone explains.
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At a glance
Key takeaways
Biggest drop
2018→2017
+10.1% in one year
Smart-buy year
2017
~$9,440 median
Depreciation by Model Year
| Model year | Depreciation from MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 52.0% |
| 2019 | 56.0% |
| 2018 | 58.3% |
| 2017 | 68.4% |
| 2016 | 67.8% |
| 2015 | 70.3% |
Based on 1,027 real used-car listings. Each listing's price is adjusted to a standard 12,000 mi/year for its age and compared to the vehicle's original MSRP; figures reflect a 5% asking-to-sale estimate.
Resale Value by Age
Estimated value of a typical Dodge Grand Caravan as it ages, from a ~$32,995 new price.
| Age | Retained | Est. value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 71% | $23,371 | −$9,624 | −$9,624 |
| 2 yrs | 65% | $21,433 | −$1,938 | −$11,562 |
| 3 yrs | 60% | $19,656 | −$1,777 | −$13,339 |
| 4 yrs | 55% | $18,026 | −$1,630 | −$14,969 |
| 5 yrs | 50% | $16,531 | −$1,495 | −$16,464 |
| 6 yrs | 46% | $15,160 | −$1,371 | −$17,835 |
| 7 yrs | 42% | $13,903 | −$1,257 | −$19,092 |
| 8 yrs | 39% | $12,750 | −$1,153 | −$20,245 |
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What's your Grand Caravan worth?
Estimate a used Grand Caravan's value from its year and mileage, using our depreciation model.
Estimated value
$11,700
about typical mileage
At 108,000 miles (about typical for a 9-year-old car, ~108,000 mi). Estimate only — actual value depends on condition, trim, options, and local demand.
Should You Buy a Used Dodge Grand Caravan?
For used buyers, the Dodge Grand Caravan is an average bet for resale. The smartest pick is a 2017 (around $9,440) — it sits just past the steepest depreciation, so the first owner already absorbed the biggest loss. Favor the SE trim for the best resale, and always pull a vehicle-history report before buying.
Pros
- Proven longevity — examples regularly list past 150,000 miles and still sell for around $7,999.
- The SE trim holds its value best if resale matters to you.
Watch-outs
- The steepest single-year drop hits between 2018 and 2017 — buying brand-new costs you that loss.
What Affects Dodge Grand Caravan Resale Value
Value falls fastest from the 2018 to the 2017 model year — a 10.1%-point jump in a single year. That makes the 2017 Grand Caravan a value sweet spot — the previous owner absorbs the worst of the drop, and you still get a relatively recent car.
Not all trims age alike — the SE retains the most value (~57.5% depreciation) and the GT the least (~72.8%), a gap worth thousands when you resell.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan Trims Hold Value Best
Share of original MSRP retained, averaged across model years.
SE
42.5% kept· 411 listings
SE Plus
35.9% kept· 71 listings
American Value Package
34.8% kept· 62 listings
SXT
34.1% kept· 380 listings
R/T
28.2% kept· 36 listings
SXT Plus
27.3% kept· 22 listings
GT
27.2% kept· 44 listings
How Long Does the Dodge Grand Caravan Last?
Mileage profile across 1,027 listings.
Over 100k mi
59.6%
Over 150k mi
15.3%
Highest mileage
287,026 mi
Price at 120k+ mi
$7,999
Roughly 59.6% of listed Dodge Grand Caravans have already crossed 100,000 miles, and 15.3% are past 150,000 — a sign these go the distance with maintenance.
Smartest Year to Buy
The 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan sits just past the steepest depreciation drop, with a typical asking price around $9,440 — about $21,955 off its original MSRP.
View 2017 details →Price & Depreciation by Year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year to buy a used Dodge Grand Caravan?
The 2017 Grand Caravan is the value sweet spot: it sits just past the model's steepest one-year depreciation drop, so the first owner has already absorbed the biggest loss. Expect to pay around $9,440 for a typical example, and the SE trim will hold its value best from there. As always, a well-maintained, accident-free example with average mileage for its age is worth paying a little more for than a cheap car with a questionable history. Whatever year you settle on, budget for a pre-purchase inspection — at a couple hundred dollars, it's the cheapest insurance against an expensive surprise down the road.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan trim holds its value best?
The SE retains the most value, depreciating about 57.5% on average across model years in our data. Trim choice can swing resale by thousands of dollars over a few years, because desirable trims stay in demand on the used market while stripped-down or niche trims sell at a discount. It's also worth comparing the trim premium new versus used — a pricier trim sometimes depreciates enough to become the smarter used buy. If you expect to resell, the SE is the safer bet; if you're keeping the car long-term, buy the trim with the features you actually want and worry less about resale.
Methodology
Depreciation is computed from 1,027 real used-car listings. Each listing's asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the vehicle's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Headline 1/3/5-year figures reflect a smoothed retention curve fitted across all model years (the typical trajectory); individual years in the table above can run above or below it with market conditions. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.