my ~10 yrs old Canon EOS 500D was accidentally damaged and the insurance will get us a replacement. I wonder what's the current successor model? They are pushing for the cheapest EOS 3000D but if I'm not mistaken that's like 2 classes inferior? Would it be fair to say that 800D is a more direct replacement than 1500D/3000D? Or EOS 200D? But that's actually cheaper than EOS 800D.

Which one is the best one that I can reasonably argue is a replacement for the now discontinued EOS 500D?

Update: Thanks for all your invaluable input! I managed to argue the insurance company into buying us a brand new EOS 850D with all the great info and tips provided by you guys. So happy about that!!