As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical DeLorean DMC-12 is actually worth $57,000 (fair range $50,100 to $63,800). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 82 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 $74,400 — about 31% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of August 2026, the DeLorean DMC-12 market has 45 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $73,755, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $60,035 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 25,697 miles. Listings spend an average of 31 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current DeLorean DMC-12 Pricing
A fair price for a DeLorean DMC-12 in August 2026 is between $60,035 and $100,826 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $52,500 to $149,900 across 45 active listings.
Price Distribution (45 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$52,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$60,035
Below average price
Median (50th)
$73,755
Typical market price
75th
$100,826
Above average / premium
90th
$149,900
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $91,495, 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
13
$92,050
10,000 - 25,000 mi
3
$75,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
11
$73,755
50,000 - 100,000 mi
6
$78,900
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 10 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
22
$62,700
$66,052
2026-Q2
19
$52,001
$53,541
2026-Q3
10
$60,000
$58,680
Best Value DeLorean DMC-12 by Model Year
The 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 offers the best value with a median price of $72,995 across 11 listings. The most expensive model year is 1983 at a median of $75,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1981
29
$74,975
$52,500
$250,000
1982
11
$72,995
$34,750
$92,050
1983
5
$75,000
$49,995
$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 17,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
616 mi
1.47x
$83,894
4,930 mi
1.20x
$68,554
11,041 mi
1.13x
$64,382
22,566 mi
0.93x
$53,224
38,273 mi
0.98x
$55,910
58,896 mi
0.96x
$54,600
97,980 mi
0.95x
$54,182
154,919 mi
0.78x
$44,230
300,000 mi
0.74x
$42,365
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 616 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.47x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.74x. 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
53% over 98 tests
12 months
↑ UP
55%
volatile
52% over 92 tests
24 months
↑ UP
57%
volatile
63% over 80 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 11 active listings, followed by MI (5), NJ (4), FL (4), GA (2).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CA at $56,585, while MI has the highest at $119,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $63,315.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
11
$56,585
MI
5
$119,900
NJ
4
$92,050
FL
4
$89,995
GA
2
$100,826
TX
1
$50,225
NY
1
$65,000
MD
1
$69,900
IL
1
$73,000
OH
1
$74,975
DeLorean DMC-12 Market Velocity
DeLorean DMC-12 listings spend an average of 31 days on market. This represents moderate market velocity. Well-priced listings move quickly, but overpriced examples can sit. Buyers have time to be selective; sellers should price competitively.
The median time on market is 43 days.
DeLorean DMC-12 Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $60,035 to $100,826. The median is $73,755. Anything below $60,035 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 1982 model year has the lowest median price at $72,995, making it the most accessible entry point into DeLorean DMC-12 ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 31. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.