As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical DeLorean DMC-12 is actually worth $55,600 (fair range $48,900 to $62,200). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 83 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 $80,000 — about 44% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of July 2026, the DeLorean DMC-12 market has 33 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $75,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $56,500 and $100,826. DeLorean DMC-12 prices have increased 15.4% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $52,001 to $60,000.
The typical DeLorean DMC-12 on the market has 13,105 miles. Listings spend an average of 55 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current DeLorean DMC-12 Pricing
A fair price for a DeLorean DMC-12 in July 2026 is between $56,500 and $100,826 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $36,500 to $119,950 across 33 active listings.
Price Distribution (33 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$36,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$56,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$75,000
Typical market price
75th
$100,826
Above average / premium
90th
$119,950
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $81,391, 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
12
$119,900
10,000 - 25,000 mi
4
$79,995
25,000 - 50,000 mi
8
$63,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
3
$100,826
DeLorean DMC-12 Price Trends
DeLorean DMC-12 prices have increased 15.4% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $60,000 across 2 sales, up from $52,001 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, DeLorean DMC-12 prices are down 1.7% ($60,000 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
21
$62,700
$67,060
2026-Q2
17
$52,001
$54,669
2026-Q3
2
$60,000
$55,500
Best Value DeLorean DMC-12 by Model Year
The 1983 DeLorean DMC-12 offers the best value with a median price of $63,000 across 3 listings. The most expensive model year is 1981 at a median of $100,826.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1981
17
$100,826
$56,500
$165,000
1982
11
$68,500
$28,000
$119,950
1983
3
$63,000
$48,100
$75,000
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 18,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
616 mi
1.49x
$82,652
5,038 mi
1.28x
$70,936
11,356 mi
1.09x
$60,631
22,855 mi
0.96x
$53,223
37,837 mi
1.01x
$56,315
59,567 mi
0.98x
$54,502
97,980 mi
0.93x
$51,860
154,919 mi
0.75x
$41,899
300,000 mi
0.80x
$44,336
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 616 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.49x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.80x. 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 97 tests
12 months
↑ UP
55%
volatile
54% over 91 tests
24 months
↑ UP
57%
volatile
65% over 79 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 7 active listings, followed by CO (2), GA (2), FL (2), IN (2).
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
CA
7
CO
2
GA
2
FL
2
IN
2
MI
2
NJ
2
DeLorean DMC-12 Market Velocity
DeLorean DMC-12 listings spend an average of 55 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 6 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: $56,500 to $100,826. The median is $75,000. Anything below $56,500 is a strong value; above $100,826 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: DeLorean DMC-12 prices have risen 15.4% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1983 model year has the lowest median price at $63,000, making it the most accessible entry point into DeLorean DMC-12 ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 55. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.