As of April 2026, the Buick Riviera market has 629 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $17,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $9,500 and $30,000. Buick Riviera prices have decreased 49.8% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $24,900 to $12,500.
The typical Buick Riviera on the market has 58,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 164 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Buick Riviera Pricing
A fair price for a Buick Riviera in April 2026 is between $9,500 and $30,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $4,500 to $49,900 across 629 active listings.
Price Distribution (629 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$4,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$9,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$17,000
Typical market price
75th
$30,000
Above average / premium
90th
$49,900
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $24,155, 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
67
$19,950
10,000 - 25,000 mi
80
$20,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
100
$24,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
241
$14,999
100,000 - 150,000 mi
53
$8,000
Over 150,000 mi
35
$5,500
Buick Riviera Price Trends
Buick Riviera prices have decreased 49.8% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $12,500 across 2 sales, down from $24,900 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Buick Riviera prices are down 43.2% ($12,500 vs. $22,000 a year ago).
Buick Riviera Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
64
$20,000
$31,688
2024-Q4
74
$24,444
$27,705
2025-Q1
75
$27,000
$35,209
2025-Q2
62
$22,000
$29,007
2025-Q3
93
$26,900
$34,612
2025-Q4
73
$26,000
$35,818
2026-Q1
81
$24,900
$36,321
2026-Q2
2
$12,500
$10,080
Best Value Buick Riviera by Model Year
The 1996 Buick Riviera offers the best value with a median price of $3,300 across 7 listings. The most expensive model year is 1965 at a median of $49,999.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1963
52
$38,000
$1,500
$295,980
1964
72
$37,000
$2,000
$109,900
1965
30
$49,999
$6,500
$217,000
1966
14
$16,000
$3,000
$72,900
1967
27
$35,795
$8,500
$81,999
1968
18
$25,000
$2,800
$85,000
1969
28
$17,000
$2,000
$42,900
1970
9
$29,000
$6,000
$42,500
1971
13
$14,999
$2,900
$96,600
1972
13
$29,995
$6,000
$49,900
1973
25
$25,995
$3,500
$59,750
1975
3
$17,900
$17,900
$17,900
1976
10
$31,000
$9,995
$33,000
1977
3
$3,500
$3,500
$11,895
1978
2
$20,000
$13,500
$20,000
1979
6
$13,400
$13,400
$20,000
1980
20
$9,500
$3,000
$24,000
1981
15
$17,950
$1,200
$19,950
1982
27
$20,000
$6,000
$29,500
1983
21
$13,500
$5,000
$19,995
1984
33
$16,995
$4,500
$24,995
1985
67
$12,995
$2,800
$39,900
1986
2
$19,995
$19,995
$19,995
1988
7
$12,900
$7,995
$13,900
1989
10
$11,000
$4,500
$11,595
1990
7
$14,500
$4,000
$15,500
1991
5
$5,500
$2,750
$19,000
1992
27
$10,500
$1,799
$20,995
1993
1
$4,000
$4,000
$4,000
1995
17
$9,500
$800
$12,999
1996
7
$3,300
$1,800
$25,995
1997
13
$9,495
$2,500
$14,900
1998
13
$6,000
$2,000
$21,495
1999
10
$8,000
$4,200
$14,200
Where to Buy a Buick Riviera
The highest concentration of Buick Riviera listings is in TX with 63 active listings, followed by MI (63), CA (56), FL (55), IL (44).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CO at $5,500, while TN has the highest at $35,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $30,495.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
TX
63
$15,000
MI
63
$16,495
CA
56
$12,900
FL
55
$17,950
IL
44
$15,000
PA
40
$23,000
NY
28
$14,000
GA
24
$23,900
WA
20
$17,500
NJ
18
$24,995
Buick Riviera Market Velocity
Buick Riviera listings spend an average of 164 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 107 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Buick Riviera Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $9,500 to $30,000. The median is $17,000. Anything below $9,500 is a strong value; above $30,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Buick Riviera prices have dropped 49.8% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1996 model year has the lowest median price at $3,300, making it the most accessible entry point into Buick Riviera ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 164 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 14 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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