As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Buick Riviera is actually worth $19,500 (fair range $17,200 to $21,800). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 260 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 $16,400 — about 16% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of October 2026, the Buick Riviera market has 567 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $16,200, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $9,995 and $30,000. Buick Riviera prices have increased 3.9% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $22,995 to $23,900.
The typical Buick Riviera on the market has 66,509 miles. Listings spend an average of 130 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Buick Riviera Pricing
A fair price for a Buick Riviera in October 2026 is between $9,995 and $30,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,000 to $45,995 across 567 active listings.
Price Distribution (567 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$9,995
Below average price
Median (50th)
$16,200
Typical market price
75th
$30,000
Above average / premium
90th
$45,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $23,427, 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
37
$17,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
43
$20,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
113
$16,500
50,000 - 100,000 mi
253
$17,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
71
$8,995
Over 150,000 mi
25
$5,995
Buick Riviera Price Trends
Buick Riviera prices have increased 3.9% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $23,900 across 6 sales, up from $22,995 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, Buick Riviera prices are up 19.6% ($23,900 vs. $19,985 a year ago).
Buick Riviera Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
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
154
$22,900
$34,136
2026-Q2
100
$21,000
$22,913
2026-Q3
83
$22,995
$33,300
2026-Q4
6
$23,900
$33,158
Best Value Buick Riviera by Model Year
The 1991 Buick Riviera offers the best value with a median price of $3,997 across 9 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
39
$30,000
$2,500
$295,980
1964
64
$34,900
$2,500
$69,367
1965
43
$42,499
$3,500
$217,000
1966
13
$21,900
$8,000
$72,900
1967
27
$44,900
$5,500
$81,999
1968
14
$26,680
$2,900
$55,000
1969
13
$18,000
$5,000
$35,000
1970
17
$14,500
$3,900
$42,500
1971
13
$32,000
$6,500
$67,900
1972
13
$23,500
$17,000
$55,000
1973
26
$21,000
$2,500
$46,995
1974
4
$31,000
$31,000
$31,000
1976
7
$31,000
$9,995
$33,000
1977
6
$20,168
$11,895
$24,000
1978
5
$4,000
$2,500
$14,500
1979
13
$14,500
$3,200
$20,000
1980
9
$17,500
$4,000
$24,490
1981
5
$13,995
$12,900
$25,000
1982
22
$15,000
$4,500
$23,000
1983
38
$15,200
$2,800
$28,500
1984
38
$15,798
$5,500
$31,900
1985
36
$14,500
$2,500
$28,500
1986
2
$20,195
$19,995
$20,195
1988
1
$7,995
$7,995
$7,995
1989
6
$4,995
$2,500
$11,000
1990
8
$12,000
$4,000
$12,447
1991
9
$3,997
$2,500
$6,135
1992
9
$4,000
$2,500
$9,500
1993
1
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
1995
13
$8,800
$3,500
$13,950
1996
11
$11,900
$5,000
$13,750
1997
17
$7,500
$2,500
$14,900
1998
15
$9,354
$3,800
$16,180
1999
10
$14,200
$4,000
$26,298
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 49,025 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
652 mi
1.99x
$38,746
5,272 mi
1.34x
$26,056
11,276 mi
0.86x
$16,673
21,375 mi
0.96x
$18,647
39,344 mi
1.01x
$19,637
63,507 mi
0.98x
$19,197
89,818 mi
0.72x
$14,022
140,326 mi
0.27x
$5,310
244,000 mi
0.65x
$12,701
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 652 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.99x 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
↑ UP
49%
volatile
69% over 164 tests
12 months
↑ UP
50%
volatile
59% over 158 tests
24 months
↑ UP
50%
volatile
59% over 146 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 MI with 62 active listings, followed by CA (61), IL (56), FL (46), TX (40).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CO at $10,000, while NJ has the highest at $25,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $15,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
62
$17,500
CA
61
$17,000
IL
56
$17,000
FL
46
$24,999
TX
40
$12,225
PA
26
$23,500
GA
22
$10,000
WA
14
$15,000
AZ
13
$13,750
CO
13
$10,000
Buick Riviera Market Velocity
Buick Riviera listings spend an average of 130 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 63 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: $9,995 to $30,000. The median is $16,200. Anything below $9,995 is a strong value; above $30,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Buick Riviera prices have risen 3.9% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1991 model year has the lowest median price at $3,997, making it the most accessible entry point into Buick Riviera ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 130 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.