As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Buick Riviera is actually worth $20,200 (fair range $17,700 to $22,600). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 272 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 $14,400 — about 29% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of August 2026, the Buick Riviera market has 589 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $14,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,200 and $25,000. Buick Riviera prices have decreased 9.5% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $21,000 to $19,000.
The typical Buick Riviera on the market has 72,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 119 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Buick Riviera Pricing
A fair price for a Buick Riviera in August 2026 is between $7,200 and $25,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,999 to $45,000 across 589 active listings.
Price Distribution (589 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,999
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,200
Below average price
Median (50th)
$14,000
Typical market price
75th
$25,000
Above average / premium
90th
$45,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $20,866, 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
44
$18,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
47
$16,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
79
$15,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
243
$16,200
100,000 - 150,000 mi
74
$7,500
Over 150,000 mi
39
$4,500
Buick Riviera Price Trends
Buick Riviera prices have decreased 9.5% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $19,000 across 45 sales, down from $21,000 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Buick Riviera prices are down 26.9% ($19,000 vs. $26,000 a year ago).
Buick Riviera Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
87
$24,000
$26,976
2025-Q1
104
$26,250
$35,535
2025-Q2
79
$23,100
$29,846
2025-Q3
110
$26,000
$32,892
2025-Q4
103
$19,985
$28,685
2026-Q1
155
$22,550
$33,999
2026-Q2
100
$21,000
$22,913
2026-Q3
45
$19,000
$28,348
Best Value Buick Riviera by Model Year
The 1987 Buick Riviera offers the best value with a median price of $3,500 across 3 listings. The most expensive model year is 1967 at a median of $44,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1963
37
$30,094
$2,500
$295,980
1964
43
$32,500
$2,500
$69,000
1965
44
$40,000
$3,900
$217,000
1966
17
$9,000
$2,700
$72,900
1967
40
$44,900
$2,500
$80,999
1968
18
$18,000
$2,950
$55,000
1969
19
$9,000
$2,500
$22,995
1970
16
$12,500
$5,000
$42,500
1971
13
$32,000
$2,500
$70,000
1972
25
$23,500
$2,800
$49,900
1973
24
$24,000
$3,000
$46,995
1976
6
$31,000
$9,995
$33,000
1977
6
$20,168
$7,500
$20,168
1978
4
$14,500
$3,500
$20,000
1979
14
$15,900
$3,200
$20,000
1980
9
$17,500
$2,500
$24,490
1981
6
$13,995
$7,200
$16,900
1982
17
$12,995
$4,000
$23,000
1983
30
$16,395
$6,000
$28,500
1984
22
$14,000
$3,500
$17,798
1985
43
$12,000
$2,700
$19,895
1986
4
$19,995
$2,500
$20,195
1987
3
$3,500
$2,500
$44,950
1988
2
$7,995
$6,000
$7,995
1989
11
$6,500
$2,500
$12,500
1990
13
$10,500
$3,500
$12,000
1991
8
$4,700
$2,500
$9,500
1992
17
$5,500
$2,500
$12,000
1993
1
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
1995
19
$7,950
$3,000
$14,949
1996
12
$11,900
$3,500
$14,900
1997
19
$4,500
$3,000
$14,900
1998
14
$5,500
$2,500
$14,555
1999
12
$13,495
$2,900
$19,500
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
931 mi
1.61x
$32,499
5,322 mi
1.33x
$26,916
11,195 mi
0.89x
$18,019
21,820 mi
0.92x
$18,555
39,359 mi
1.04x
$21,061
63,806 mi
0.94x
$18,975
90,172 mi
0.74x
$14,981
140,326 mi
0.28x
$5,567
244,000 mi
0.65x
$13,156
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 931 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.61x 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
67% over 162 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
50%
volatile
60% over 156 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
50%
volatile
57% over 144 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 67 active listings, followed by CA (60), MI (56), TX (44), FL (33).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $8,500, while PA has the highest at $19,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $11,400.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
IL
67
$17,000
CA
60
$14,000
MI
56
$16,500
TX
44
$10,000
FL
33
$9,500
PA
29
$19,900
WA
24
$11,000
GA
20
$8,500
OH
20
$9,500
MA
19
$13,995
Buick Riviera Market Velocity
Buick Riviera listings spend an average of 119 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 38 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: $7,200 to $25,000. The median is $14,000. Anything below $7,200 is a strong value; above $25,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Buick Riviera prices have dropped 9.5% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1987 model year has the lowest median price at $3,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Buick Riviera ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 119 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.