As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Trans Am is actually worth $9,400 (fair range $8,200 to $10,500). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 122 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 $12,000 — about 28% 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 October 2026, the Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Trans Am market has 523 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $12,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $5,000 and $21,900. Trans Am prices have increased 15.9% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $13,375 to $15,500.
The typical Trans Am on the market has 80,126 miles. Listings spend an average of 160 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Trans Am Pricing
A fair price for a Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Trans Am in October 2026 is between $5,000 and $21,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,500 to $31,589 across 523 active listings.
Price Distribution (523 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$5,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$12,000
Typical market price
75th
$21,900
Above average / premium
90th
$31,589
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $15,604, 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
34
$8,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
49
$24,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
67
$21,311
50,000 - 100,000 mi
156
$12,500
100,000 - 150,000 mi
124
$7,000
Over 150,000 mi
61
$8,000
Trans Am Price Trends
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Trans Am 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, Trans Am prices are down 22.5% ($15,500 vs. $20,000 a year ago).
Trans Am 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 Trans Am by Model Year
The 1986 Trans Am offers the best value with a median price of $7,500 across 48 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
34
$12,999
$2,800
$39,900
1985
40
$12,500
$2,500
$45,000
1986
48
$7,500
$2,800
$29,999
1987
66
$10,000
$2,500
$59,000
1988
50
$10,495
$3,000
$39,900
1989
91
$20,000
$2,600
$76,500
1990
32
$13,000
$2,500
$28,500
1991
61
$10,000
$2,500
$35,000
1992
73
$16,389
$2,500
$35,000
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 41,700 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
$18,889
22,027 mi
1.35x
$12,658
43,160 mi
0.96x
$9,001
65,480 mi
0.95x
$8,890
95,843 mi
0.72x
$6,781
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.
Trans Am 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) 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 53 active listings, followed by IL (45), FL (37), NY (36), CA (35).
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
53
$16,900
IL
45
$16,389
FL
37
$9,500
NY
36
$14,000
CA
35
$9,500
TX
29
$10,000
OH
21
$8,500
NJ
17
$8,000
PA
16
$8,200
IN
16
$6,900
Trans Am Market Velocity
Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) Trans Am listings spend an average of 160 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 92 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: $5,000 to $21,900. The median is $12,000. Anything below $5,000 is a strong value; above $21,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Trans Am 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 Trans Am ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 160 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.