As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Datsun 280Z is actually worth $23,800 (fair range $20,900 to $26,600). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 70 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $29,000 — about 22% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of October 2026, the Datsun 280Z market has 33 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $28,950, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $22,995 and $36,000. Datsun 280Z prices have decreased 10.6% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $25,996 to $23,250.
The typical Datsun 280Z on the market has 51,462 miles.
Current Datsun 280Z Pricing
A fair price for a Datsun 280Z in October 2026 is between $22,995 and $36,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $15,000 to $41,995 across 33 active listings.
Price Distribution (33 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$15,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$22,995
Below average price
Median (50th)
$28,950
Typical market price
75th
$36,000
Above average / premium
90th
$41,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $30,831, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
2
$42,988
10,000 - 25,000 mi
7
$22,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
4
$32,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
16
$30,000
Datsun 280Z Price Trends
Datsun 280Z prices have decreased 10.6% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $23,250 across 26 sales, down from $25,996 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Datsun 280Z prices are up 17.5% ($23,250 vs. $19,780 a year ago).
Datsun 280Z Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
25
$22,000
$23,963
2025-Q1
16
$26,400
$27,613
2025-Q2
21
$27,250
$26,171
2025-Q3
39
$19,780
$22,027
2025-Q4
33
$20,259
$24,967
2026-Q1
14
$34,000
$27,535
2026-Q2
16
$25,996
$26,518
2026-Q3
26
$23,250
$22,605
Best Value Datsun 280Z by Model Year
The 1976 Datsun 280Z offers the best value with a median price of $22,500 across 7 listings. The most expensive model year is 1978 at a median of $36,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1975
5
$22,995
$14,900
$42,988
1976
7
$22,500
$15,000
$89,599
1977
12
$31,900
$8,495
$42,900
1978
9
$36,000
$10,500
$41,995
How Mileage Affects Datsun 280Z Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Datsun 280Z from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 51,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
111 mi
1.20x
$28,538
6,534 mi
1.41x
$33,588
10,126 mi
0.86x
$20,491
21,532 mi
1.08x
$25,786
38,118 mi
1.11x
$26,501
62,810 mi
0.92x
$21,882
92,720 mi
0.91x
$21,666
174,708 mi
0.76x
$18,132
300,000 mi
0.77x
$18,360
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 111 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.20x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.77x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Datsun 280Z Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
51%
volatile
59% over 93 tests
12 months
↑ UP
53%
volatile
59% over 87 tests
24 months
↑ UP
54%
volatile
59% over 75 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Datsun 280Z — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Datsun 280Z
The highest concentration of Datsun 280Z listings is in FL with 4 active listings, followed by MI (3), TX (3), GA (2), AR (2).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in TX at $22,500, while MI has the highest at $28,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $6,495.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
FL
4
$28,950
MI
3
$28,995
TX
3
$22,500
GA
2
$22,995
AR
2
$39,995
AZ
2
$39,995
WA
1
$10,500
OH
1
$15,000
OR
1
$20,145
PA
1
$31,900
Datsun 280Z Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $22,995 to $36,000. The median is $28,950. Anything below $22,995 is a strong value; above $36,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Datsun 280Z prices have dropped 10.6% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1976 model year has the lowest median price at $22,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Datsun 280Z ownership.