As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Toyota Celica is actually worth $8,800 (fair range $7,700 to $9,800). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 93 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 $5,800 — about 34% 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 Toyota Celica market has 501 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $5,800, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $3,750 and $12,000. Toyota Celica prices have increased 30.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $15,000 to $19,500.
The typical Toyota Celica on the market has 141,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 133 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Toyota Celica Pricing
A fair price for a Toyota Celica in August 2026 is between $3,750 and $12,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $2,999 to $20,000 across 501 active listings.
Price Distribution (501 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$2,999
Budget / project cars
25th
$3,750
Below average price
Median (50th)
$5,800
Typical market price
75th
$12,000
Above average / premium
90th
$20,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $17,367, 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
19
$6,100
10,000 - 25,000 mi
21
$5,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
30
$16,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
90
$13,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
92
$7,500
Over 150,000 mi
231
$4,250
Toyota Celica Price Trends
Toyota Celica prices have increased 30.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $19,500 across 6 sales, up from $15,000 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Toyota Celica prices are up 50.0% ($19,500 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
30
$15,000
$17,708
2026-Q3
6
$19,500
$17,856
Best Value Toyota Celica by Model Year
The 1993 Toyota Celica offers the best value with a median price of $3,999 across 11 listings. The most expensive model year is 1977 at a median of $35,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1973
2
$18,500
$15,500
$18,500
1974
2
$9,200
$8,000
$9,200
1975
1
$3,500
$3,500
$3,500
1976
2
$16,000
$10,000
$16,000
1977
5
$35,000
$10,500
$49,995
1978
10
$18,000
$5,000
$31,874
1979
5
$10,900
$5,800
$12,789
1980
7
$8,000
$3,500
$14,900
1981
4
$5,000
$3,000
$13,408
1982
2
$4,500
$2,500
$4,500
1983
10
$6,500
$3,500
$21,933
1984
7
$4,300
$2,500
$16,995
1985
21
$11,000
$3,000
$31,333
1986
3
$9,500
$7,500
$12,000
1987
5
$5,500
$4,000
$16,995
1988
12
$19,995
$2,500
$25,000
1989
5
$7,995
$2,800
$16,000
1990
14
$10,480
$2,500
$25,000
1991
7
$4,500
$2,700
$23,000
1992
12
$6,000
$2,500
$16,250
1993
11
$3,999
$2,500
$19,999
1994
25
$10,130
$2,500
$45,000
1995
28
$8,500
$2,500
$14,338
1996
15
$5,995
$2,500
$34,995
1997
23
$8,550
$2,500
$90,075
1998
17
$4,350
$2,500
$11,000
1999
17
$12,998
$2,900
$25,494
2000
80
$4,900
$2,500
$956,956
2001
39
$4,500
$2,500
$1,204,635
2002
31
$4,000
$2,500
$51,585
2003
39
$4,700
$2,500
$122,456
2004
19
$4,900
$2,500
$23,362
2005
19
$4,000
$2,500
$1,234,566
2006
1
$3,400
$3,400
$3,400
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 65,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,595 mi
1.73x
$15,235
6,821 mi
0.98x
$8,627
10,699 mi
1.44x
$12,709
21,925 mi
1.40x
$12,361
38,662 mi
1.32x
$11,608
65,154 mi
0.98x
$8,584
97,141 mi
0.92x
$8,086
147,859 mi
0.85x
$7,478
222,664 mi
0.63x
$5,569
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,595 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.73x 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
49%
volatile
53% over 77 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
48%
volatile
51% over 71 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
47%
volatile
47% over 59 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 99 active listings, followed by TX (66), FL (39), WA (25), NJ (23).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in MA at $3,799, while WI has the highest at $18,950. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $15,151.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
99
$5,000
TX
66
$5,000
FL
39
$4,500
WA
25
$4,000
NJ
23
$5,000
GA
20
$6,995
CO
20
$6,699
IL
19
$10,000
MA
18
$3,799
NY
18
$7,500
Toyota Celica Market Velocity
Toyota Celica listings spend an average of 133 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 65 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: $3,750 to $12,000. The median is $5,800. Anything below $3,750 is a strong value; above $12,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Toyota Celica prices have risen 30.0% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1993 model year has the lowest median price at $3,999, making it the most accessible entry point into Toyota Celica ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 133 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.