As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Buick Riviera is actually worth $20,400 (fair range $17,900 to $22,800). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 310 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 $17,000 — about 17% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of July 2026, the Buick Riviera market has 548 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $16,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $9,000 and $30,290. Buick Riviera prices have increased 84.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $18,000 to $33,250.
The typical Buick Riviera on the market has 68,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 168 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Buick Riviera Pricing
A fair price for a Buick Riviera in July 2026 is between $9,000 and $30,290 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $4,800 to $48,000 across 548 active listings.
Price Distribution (548 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$4,800
Budget / project cars
25th
$9,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$16,000
Typical market price
75th
$30,290
Above average / premium
90th
$48,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $23,467, 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
56
$22,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
38
$24,490
25,000 - 50,000 mi
88
$16,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
214
$17,499
100,000 - 150,000 mi
57
$9,995
Over 150,000 mi
34
$8,000
Buick Riviera Price Trends
Buick Riviera prices have increased 84.7% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $33,250 across 1 sales, up from $18,000 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Buick Riviera prices are up 27.9% ($33,250 vs. $25,999 a year ago).
Buick Riviera Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
87
$24,000
$26,976
2025-Q1
105
$27,000
$35,686
2025-Q2
79
$23,100
$29,846
2025-Q3
113
$25,999
$32,638
2025-Q4
111
$20,350
$29,155
2026-Q1
149
$22,000
$34,129
2026-Q2
60
$18,000
$20,289
2026-Q3
1
$33,250
$33,250
Best Value Buick Riviera by Model Year
The 1993 Buick Riviera offers the best value with a median price of $2,500 across 3 listings. The most expensive model year is 1967 at a median of $49,500.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1963
38
$30,995
$2,500
$295,980
1964
54
$33,500
$3,500
$87,900
1965
31
$40,000
$5,000
$217,000
1966
19
$24,000
$3,000
$72,900
1967
32
$49,500
$2,800
$81,999
1968
22
$26,680
$9,500
$85,000
1969
13
$17,000
$2,500
$28,000
1970
20
$15,000
$5,000
$42,500
1971
10
$15,000
$3,000
$70,000
1972
24
$23,500
$7,500
$49,900
1973
23
$34,995
$3,000
$59,750
1975
1
$17,900
$17,900
$17,900
1976
6
$31,000
$9,995
$33,000
1977
3
$20,168
$11,895
$20,168
1978
3
$14,500
$13,500
$20,000
1979
10
$14,900
$4,500
$20,000
1980
11
$9,500
$2,500
$24,490
1981
11
$11,900
$7,500
$19,950
1982
21
$14,500
$5,000
$30,290
1983
29
$15,500
$5,000
$19,995
1984
30
$15,000
$3,500
$19,998
1985
42
$12,000
$4,500
$39,900
1986
4
$3,000
$2,500
$19,995
1987
1
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
1988
2
$7,995
$2,500
$7,995
1989
9
$5,000
$2,500
$15,000
1990
6
$8,000
$3,500
$15,500
1991
4
$5,500
$2,500
$19,000
1992
12
$7,500
$3,500
$20,995
1993
3
$2,500
$2,500
$7,200
1994
1
$3,900
$3,900
$3,900
1995
15
$9,500
$2,500
$14,000
1996
8
$8,000
$2,500
$14,900
1997
12
$5,999
$2,500
$14,900
1998
11
$5,000
$3,800
$6,500
1999
6
$13,495
$8,000
$18,250
How Mileage Affects Buick Riviera Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Buick Riviera from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 48,563 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
907 mi
1.63x
$33,211
5,823 mi
1.30x
$26,497
11,542 mi
0.86x
$17,634
21,739 mi
0.93x
$18,875
39,395 mi
1.03x
$21,108
64,504 mi
0.95x
$19,384
90,138 mi
0.78x
$15,827
142,796 mi
0.31x
$6,294
244,000 mi
0.65x
$13,311
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 907 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.63x the reference value. At the other end, 244,000-mile examples trade at about 0.65x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Buick Riviera Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
51%
volatile
68% over 161 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
50%
volatile
60% over 155 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
50%
volatile
59% over 143 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Buick Riviera — 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 Buick Riviera
The highest concentration of Buick Riviera listings is in IL with 53 active listings, followed by MI (50), CA (44), TX (35), FL (32).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in WA at $6,500, while PA has the highest at $23,500. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $17,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
IL
53
$15,000
MI
50
$14,900
CA
44
$20,000
TX
35
$10,000
FL
32
$17,950
PA
29
$23,500
GA
25
$10,000
WA
16
$6,500
NJ
15
$9,500
MA
14
$16,995
Buick Riviera Market Velocity
Buick Riviera listings spend an average of 168 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 85 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: $9,000 to $30,290. The median is $16,000. Anything below $9,000 is a strong value; above $30,290 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Buick Riviera prices have risen 84.7% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1993 model year has the lowest median price at $2,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Buick Riviera ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 168 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.