As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Toyota Celica is actually worth $8,300 (fair range $7,300 to $9,300). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 102 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 $6,400 — about 23% 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 Toyota Celica market has 502 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $6,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $3,800 and $12,700. Toyota Celica prices have decreased 20.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $15,000 to $11,894.
The typical Toyota Celica on the market has 130,453 miles. Listings spend an average of 159 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Toyota Celica Pricing
A fair price for a Toyota Celica in October 2026 is between $3,800 and $12,700 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,000 to $20,097 across 502 active listings.
Price Distribution (502 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$3,800
Below average price
Median (50th)
$6,000
Typical market price
75th
$12,700
Above average / premium
90th
$20,097
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $17,432, 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
20
$5,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
30
$8,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
30
$15,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
91
$13,897
100,000 - 150,000 mi
94
$8,000
Over 150,000 mi
215
$4,500
Toyota Celica Price Trends
Toyota Celica prices have decreased 20.7% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $11,894 across 26 sales, down from $15,000 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Toyota Celica prices are down 8.5% ($11,894 vs. $13,000 a year ago).
Toyota Celica Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
28
$12,750
$12,622
2025-Q1
31
$13,200
$16,549
2025-Q2
21
$9,300
$10,092
2025-Q3
39
$13,000
$16,745
2025-Q4
50
$7,500
$13,293
2026-Q1
16
$12,650
$15,162
2026-Q2
32
$15,000
$18,476
2026-Q3
26
$11,894
$14,598
Best Value Toyota Celica by Model Year
The 2005 Toyota Celica offers the best value with a median price of $3,500 across 7 listings. The most expensive model year is 1977 at a median of $25,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1972
1
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
1973
2
$18,500
$15,500
$18,500
1974
1
$8,000
$8,000
$8,000
1976
4
$19,500
$10,000
$29,000
1977
11
$25,000
$7,000
$49,995
1978
9
$18,000
$4,400
$31,874
1979
4
$8,000
$4,200
$12,000
1980
8
$12,500
$2,800
$29,995
1981
3
$11,500
$3,000
$13,408
1982
5
$9,000
$2,500
$19,990
1983
5
$12,500
$4,000
$21,933
1984
8
$7,000
$3,000
$16,995
1985
20
$12,000
$4,800
$31,333
1986
8
$7,500
$3,000
$18,883
1987
10
$5,200
$2,500
$16,995
1988
16
$19,000
$2,500
$21,995
1989
10
$6,995
$2,800
$16,000
1990
17
$7,334
$2,600
$25,000
1991
14
$4,900
$3,000
$23,999
1992
13
$4,500
$2,500
$13,154
1993
19
$5,200
$2,500
$16,000
1994
24
$14,900
$2,500
$45,000
1995
30
$8,000
$2,500
$26,000
1996
12
$8,300
$5,995
$19,121
1997
27
$14,740
$2,900
$1,234,537
1998
12
$5,500
$2,500
$15,749
1999
9
$11,900
$2,900
$25,494
2000
61
$4,500
$2,500
$956,956
2001
40
$4,500
$2,500
$15,000
2002
30
$3,500
$2,500
$16,949
2003
43
$4,500
$2,700
$122,456
2004
18
$4,900
$2,500
$11,995
2005
7
$3,500
$2,500
$1,234,566
2006
1
$6,100
$6,100
$6,100
How Mileage Affects Toyota Celica Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Toyota Celica from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 66,554 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,595 mi
1.72x
$14,303
6,821 mi
0.98x
$8,146
10,699 mi
1.45x
$12,050
21,870 mi
1.43x
$11,896
38,462 mi
1.38x
$11,471
65,275 mi
0.98x
$8,133
97,186 mi
0.92x
$7,640
146,599 mi
0.91x
$7,587
222,664 mi
0.63x
$5,218
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,595 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.72x the reference value. At the other end, 222,664-mile examples trade at about 0.63x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Toyota Celica Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
50%
volatile
53% over 79 tests
12 months
↑ UP
51%
volatile
48% over 73 tests
24 months
↑ UP
52%
volatile
46% over 61 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Toyota Celica — 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 Toyota Celica
The highest concentration of Toyota Celica listings is in CA with 98 active listings, followed by TX (56), FL (43), WA (33), CO (24).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in AZ at $3,200, while VA has the highest at $12,999. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $9,799.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
98
$6,000
TX
56
$5,000
FL
43
$4,500
WA
33
$5,000
CO
24
$5,000
NJ
22
$5,990
AZ
19
$3,200
IL
17
$6,500
NY
17
$5,028
MA
16
$5,200
Toyota Celica Market Velocity
Toyota Celica listings spend an average of 159 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 81 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Toyota Celica Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $3,800 to $12,700. The median is $6,000. Anything below $3,800 is a strong value; above $12,700 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Toyota Celica prices have dropped 20.7% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2005 model year has the lowest median price at $3,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Toyota Celica ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 159 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.