As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical DeLorean DMC-12 is actually worth $55,900 (fair range $49,200 to $62,600). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 81 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 $70,000 — about 25% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of October 2026, the DeLorean DMC-12 market has 48 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $72,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $59,950 and $119,900. DeLorean DMC-12 prices have increased 1.3% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $52,800 to $53,500.
The typical DeLorean DMC-12 on the market has 20,423 miles. Listings spend an average of 59 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current DeLorean DMC-12 Pricing
A fair price for a DeLorean DMC-12 in October 2026 is between $59,950 and $119,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $50,035 to $189,000 across 48 active listings.
Price Distribution (48 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$50,035
Budget / project cars
25th
$59,950
Below average price
Median (50th)
$72,500
Typical market price
75th
$119,900
Above average / premium
90th
$189,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $91,120, 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
14
$91,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
4
$94,032
25,000 - 50,000 mi
12
$73,755
50,000 - 100,000 mi
4
$72,995
DeLorean DMC-12 Price Trends
DeLorean DMC-12 prices have increased 1.3% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $53,500 across 21 sales, up from $52,800 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, DeLorean DMC-12 prices are down 12.3% ($53,500 vs. $61,017 a year ago).
DeLorean DMC-12 Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
43
$56,088
$64,152
2025-Q1
18
$58,688
$74,310
2025-Q2
13
$62,500
$69,958
2025-Q3
28
$61,017
$62,609
2025-Q4
25
$60,000
$58,721
2026-Q1
23
$62,700
$66,159
2026-Q2
20
$52,800
$54,536
2026-Q3
21
$53,500
$54,057
Best Value DeLorean DMC-12 by Model Year
The 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 offers the best value with a median price of $69,900 across 33 listings. The most expensive model year is 1982 at a median of $89,950.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1981
33
$69,900
$32,500
$250,000
1982
9
$89,950
$49,950
$124,995
1983
6
$75,000
$54,500
$225,000
How Mileage Affects DeLorean DMC-12 Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the DeLorean DMC-12 from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 18,262 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
581 mi
1.46x
$81,719
4,932 mi
1.23x
$68,486
11,059 mi
1.15x
$64,344
23,016 mi
0.94x
$52,642
38,043 mi
1.00x
$56,096
59,941 mi
0.97x
$54,495
97,980 mi
0.92x
$51,454
154,919 mi
0.76x
$42,386
300,000 mi
0.77x
$43,122
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 581 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.46x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.77x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
DeLorean DMC-12 Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
53%
volatile
55% over 100 tests
12 months
↑ UP
54%
volatile
56% over 94 tests
24 months
↑ UP
56%
volatile
67% over 82 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the DeLorean DMC-12 — 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 DeLorean DMC-12
The highest concentration of DeLorean DMC-12 listings is in CA with 13 active listings, followed by FL (4), MI (4), RI (3), NJ (3).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CA at $56,500, while FL has the highest at $189,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $132,500.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
13
$56,500
FL
4
$189,000
MI
4
$119,900
RI
3
$60,394
NJ
3
$91,000
IL
2
$59,000
NC
2
$75,998
MD
1
$67,900
OR
1
$69,900
OH
1
$69,988
DeLorean DMC-12 Market Velocity
DeLorean DMC-12 listings spend an average of 59 days on market. This is a slower market. Buyers have negotiating leverage, especially on listings that have been active for 60+ days. Sellers should consider competitive pricing from the start.
The median time on market is 54 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
DeLorean DMC-12 Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $59,950 to $119,900. The median is $72,500. Anything below $59,950 is a strong value; above $119,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Prices stable: DeLorean DMC-12 values have been relatively flat. There is no urgency to time the market.
Best value year: The 1981 model year has the lowest median price at $69,900, making it the most accessible entry point into DeLorean DMC-12 ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 59. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.