As of September 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Trans Am is actually worth $9,000 (fair range $7,900 to $10,100). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 116 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 $16,000 — about 78% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Trans Am Market Summary
As of September 2026, the Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Trans Am market has 459 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $15,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $8,000 and $24,394. Trans Am prices have decreased 18.9% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $16,500 to $13,375.
The typical Trans Am on the market has 78,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 147 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Trans Am Pricing
A fair price for a Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Trans Am in September 2026 is between $8,000 and $24,394 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,999 to $34,974 across 459 active listings.
Price Distribution (459 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,999
Budget / project cars
25th
$8,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$15,500
Typical market price
75th
$24,394
Above average / premium
90th
$34,974
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $18,230, 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
23
$18,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
43
$25,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
60
$21,900
50,000 - 100,000 mi
155
$14,995
100,000 - 150,000 mi
98
$9,990
Over 150,000 mi
54
$9,500
Trans Am Price Trends
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Trans Am prices have decreased 18.9% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $13,375 across 45 sales, down from $16,500 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Trans Am prices are down 18.9% ($13,375 vs. $16,500 a year ago).
Trans Am Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
33
$17,000
$18,972
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
59
$16,500
$22,026
2026-Q3
45
$13,375
$18,783
Best Value Trans Am by Model Year
The 1986 Trans Am offers the best value with a median price of $8,500 across 28 listings. The most expensive model year is 1988 at a median of $21,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1982
15
$18,500
$2,500
$25,500
1983
11
$12,995
$2,500
$28,995
1984
45
$15,000
$2,500
$69,541
1985
27
$13,991
$3,000
$27,495
1986
28
$8,500
$3,000
$37,000
1987
48
$16,500
$2,500
$59,000
1988
53
$21,900
$3,500
$65,000
1989
101
$19,900
$2,500
$90,000
1990
23
$13,995
$3,000
$31,950
1991
59
$12,500
$2,500
$31,500
1992
49
$17,041
$2,500
$26,000
How Mileage Affects Trans Am 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) Trans Am from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 41,350 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
536 mi
2.84x
$25,565
5,147 mi
1.74x
$15,660
10,797 mi
1.93x
$17,330
21,772 mi
1.39x
$12,519
42,110 mi
0.97x
$8,709
66,191 mi
0.96x
$8,616
95,955 mi
0.77x
$6,907
142,231 mi
0.52x
$4,705
235,075 mi
0.34x
$3,072
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 536 miles, cars trade at roughly 2.84x the reference value. At the other end, 235,075-mile examples trade at about 0.34x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Trans Am Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
52%
volatile
71% over 84 tests
12 months
↑ UP
54%
volatile
63% over 78 tests
24 months
↑ UP
56%
volatile
61% over 66 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) Trans Am — 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 Trans Am
The highest concentration of Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Trans Am listings is in MI with 56 active listings, followed by IL (47), TX (39), CA (30), FL (29).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $5,000, while NE has the highest at $26,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $21,900.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
56
$15,000
IL
47
$17,353
TX
39
$15,995
CA
30
$12,500
FL
29
$25,500
NY
28
$14,789
PA
15
$10,399
MA
14
$10,000
CO
13
$6,500
OH
13
$15,000
Trans Am Market Velocity
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Trans Am listings spend an average of 147 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 74 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Trans Am Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $8,000 to $24,394. The median is $15,500. Anything below $8,000 is a strong value; above $24,394 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Trans Am prices have dropped 18.9% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1986 model year has the lowest median price at $8,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Trans Am ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 147 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.