Which 2026 Chevrolet Equinox trim should you buy?
$28,800 to $33,600. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Chevrolet's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Thinnest step: LT FWD → ACTIV FWD, +$4,800 for 1 feature made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: LT AWD at $28,800.
LT $28,800
+— over the LT FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Torque 184 lb-ft → 203 lb-ft
ACTIV $33,600
+$4,800 over the LT FWD.
Standard here, not on the LT FWD: 235/65R17 all-terrain tires (std. ACTIV)
ACTIV $33,600
+$4,800 over the LT AWD.
Standard here, not on the LT AWD: 235/65R17 all-terrain tires (std. ACTIV)
RS $33,600
+— over the ACTIV FWD.
Standard here, not on the ACTIV FWD: 19-in. aluminum wheels (std. RS, avail. LT), 235/55R19 all-season tires (std. RS, avail. LT)
Wheels 17 in → 19 in
RS $33,600
+— over the ACTIV AWD.
Standard here, not on the ACTIV AWD: 19-in. aluminum wheels (std. RS, avail. LT), 235/55R19 all-season tires (std. RS, avail. LT)
Wheels 17 in → 19 in
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Chevrolet Equinox trim is the best value?
The press kit does not itemise enough standard equipment by trim to rank the steps; the specification differences are listed on this page.
How much do the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox trims cost?
6 trims, from $28,800 for the LT FWD to $33,600 for the RS AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Chevrolet Equinox with all-wheel drive?
The LT AWD, at $28,800 MSRP.