As of September 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Chevrolet Camaro 3rd Gen Z28 is actually worth $16,900 (fair range $14,800 to $18,900). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 288 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 $15,000 — about 11% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of September 2026, the Chevrolet Camaro 3rd Gen Z28 market has 841 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $15,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,500 and $24,999. Z28 prices have decreased 5.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $22,000 to $20,865.
The typical Z28 on the market has 70,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 148 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Z28 Pricing
A fair price for a Chevrolet Camaro 3rd Gen Z28 in September 2026 is between $7,500 and $24,999 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $4,000 to $33,500 across 841 active listings.
Price Distribution (841 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$4,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$15,000
Typical market price
75th
$24,999
Above average / premium
90th
$33,500
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $18,357, 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
99
$25,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
92
$21,995
25,000 - 50,000 mi
99
$22,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
298
$16,200
100,000 - 150,000 mi
138
$9,795
Over 150,000 mi
86
$6,500
Z28 Price Trends
Chevrolet Camaro 3rd Gen Z28 prices have decreased 5.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $20,865 across 99 sales, down from $22,000 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Z28 prices are up 16.6% ($20,865 vs. $17,900 a year ago).
Z28 Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
93
$18,900
$19,821
2025-Q1
115
$18,900
$20,599
2025-Q2
101
$18,500
$21,357
2025-Q3
83
$17,900
$20,658
2025-Q4
132
$22,900
$24,572
2026-Q1
133
$22,900
$26,201
2026-Q2
123
$22,000
$25,396
2026-Q3
99
$20,865
$22,363
Best Value Z28 by Model Year
The 1984 Z28 offers the best value with a median price of $13,000 across 66 listings. The most expensive model year is 1988 at a median of $19,809.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1982
51
$14,000
$3,000
$45,000
1983
41
$18,500
$2,500
$53,000
1984
66
$13,000
$2,500
$46,299
1985
74
$15,900
$2,500
$59,900
1986
74
$15,900
$2,500
$37,995
1987
88
$13,900
$2,500
$79,900
1988
77
$19,809
$2,500
$450,000
1989
133
$19,500
$2,500
$65,000
1990
32
$14,625
$2,500
$50,489
1991
114
$14,980
$2,500
$46,367
1992
90
$14,385
$2,500
$89,900
How Mileage Affects Z28 Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Chevrolet Camaro 3rd Gen Z28 from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 34,381 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
400 mi
1.96x
$33,078
4,585 mi
1.38x
$23,267
10,869 mi
1.11x
$18,800
21,042 mi
1.12x
$19,004
38,964 mi
0.96x
$16,279
62,629 mi
0.77x
$12,952
91,999 mi
0.71x
$11,976
147,396 mi
0.39x
$6,634
300,000 mi
0.33x
$5,573
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 400 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.96x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.33x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Z28 Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
52%
volatile
59% over 123 tests
12 months
↑ UP
53%
volatile
61% over 117 tests
24 months
↑ UP
55%
volatile
65% over 105 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Chevrolet Camaro 3rd Gen Z28 — 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 Z28
The highest concentration of Chevrolet Camaro 3rd Gen Z28 listings is in CA with 99 active listings, followed by MI (82), IL (77), TX (71), FL (49).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CA at $8,500, while IA has the highest at $26,997. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $18,497.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
99
$8,500
MI
82
$17,000
IL
77
$22,994
TX
71
$12,500
FL
49
$19,999
NY
39
$10,000
WA
39
$9,000
NJ
35
$17,675
GA
33
$10,000
PA
28
$19,950
Z28 Market Velocity
Chevrolet Camaro 3rd Gen Z28 listings spend an average of 148 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 64 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Z28 Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $7,500 to $24,999. The median is $15,000. Anything below $7,500 is a strong value; above $24,999 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Z28 prices have dropped 5.2% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1984 model year has the lowest median price at $13,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Z28 ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 148 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 11 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
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