As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) GTA is actually worth $9,400 (fair range $8,200 to $10,500). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 123 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 $11,000 — about 17% 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 Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) GTA market has 484 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $11,300, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $5,000 and $21,900. GTA prices have increased 15.9% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $13,375 to $15,500.
The typical GTA on the market has 80,126 miles. Listings spend an average of 159 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current GTA Pricing
A fair price for a Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) GTA in October 2026 is between $5,000 and $21,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,300 to $31,212 across 484 active listings.
Price Distribution (484 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,300
Budget / project cars
25th
$5,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$11,300
Typical market price
75th
$21,900
Above average / premium
90th
$31,212
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $15,198, 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
33
$8,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
45
$24,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
61
$21,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
146
$12,495
100,000 - 150,000 mi
119
$6,900
Over 150,000 mi
52
$8,000
GTA Price Trends
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) GTA prices have increased 15.9% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $15,500 across 32 sales, up from $13,375 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, GTA prices are down 22.5% ($15,500 vs. $20,000 a year ago).
GTA Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q1
24
$17,000
$26,187
2025-Q2
37
$20,000
$23,665
2025-Q3
44
$16,500
$19,328
2025-Q4
61
$20,000
$23,660
2026-Q1
46
$19,900
$20,638
2026-Q2
63
$16,500
$21,799
2026-Q3
64
$13,375
$18,852
2026-Q4
32
$15,500
$20,042
Best Value GTA by Model Year
The 1986 GTA offers the best value with a median price of $7,500 across 44 listings. The most expensive model year is 1989 at a median of $20,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1982
16
$8,500
$2,500
$29,995
1983
10
$13,094
$2,500
$28,995
1984
35
$12,495
$2,500
$56,000
1985
40
$12,500
$2,500
$45,000
1986
44
$7,500
$3,000
$29,999
1987
62
$9,500
$2,500
$59,000
1988
47
$10,000
$3,000
$39,900
1989
80
$20,000
$2,600
$76,500
1990
28
$12,000
$2,500
$28,500
1991
55
$10,000
$2,500
$35,000
1992
65
$15,390
$2,500
$35,000
How Mileage Affects GTA Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) GTA from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 41,700 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
536 mi
2.74x
$25,790
5,197 mi
1.61x
$15,160
10,945 mi
2.01x
$18,893
22,027 mi
1.35x
$12,658
43,160 mi
0.96x
$9,001
65,480 mi
0.95x
$8,892
95,843 mi
0.72x
$6,779
147,116 mi
0.54x
$5,117
235,075 mi
0.33x
$3,057
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 536 miles, cars trade at roughly 2.74x the reference value. At the other end, 235,075-mile examples trade at about 0.33x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
GTA Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
53%
volatile
73% over 85 tests
12 months
↑ UP
55%
volatile
63% over 79 tests
24 months
↑ UP
57%
volatile
66% over 67 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) GTA — 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 GTA
The highest concentration of Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) GTA listings is in MI with 51 active listings, followed by IL (40), FL (35), CA (35), NY (31).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $4,500, while MI has the highest at $16,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $12,400.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
51
$16,900
IL
40
$16,353
FL
35
$9,500
CA
35
$9,500
NY
31
$13,995
TX
29
$10,000
OH
20
$8,500
PA
16
$8,200
GA
13
$4,500
NJ
13
$8,000
GTA Market Velocity
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) GTA 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 90 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
GTA Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $5,000 to $21,900. The median is $11,300. Anything below $5,000 is a strong value; above $21,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: GTA prices have risen 15.9% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1986 model year has the lowest median price at $7,500, making it the most accessible entry point into GTA 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.
Data sourced from 13 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
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