As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Chrysler Imperial is actually worth $11,200 (fair range $9,900 to $12,600). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 65 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 $15,000 — about 34% 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 Chrysler Imperial market has 136 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $18,999, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $10,000 and $29,000. Chrysler Imperial prices have decreased 45.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $22,995 to $12,650.
The typical Chrysler Imperial on the market has 54,954 miles. Listings spend an average of 217 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Chrysler Imperial Pricing
A fair price for a Chrysler Imperial in October 2026 is between $10,000 and $29,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,000 to $82,900 across 136 active listings.
Price Distribution (136 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$10,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$18,999
Typical market price
75th
$29,000
Above average / premium
90th
$82,900
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $47,999, 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
16
$11,999
10,000 - 25,000 mi
8
$25,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
26
$20,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
49
$18,850
100,000 - 150,000 mi
15
$10,000
Over 150,000 mi
3
$5,000
Chrysler Imperial Price Trends
Chrysler Imperial prices have decreased 45.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $12,650 across 7 sales, down from $22,995 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Chrysler Imperial prices are down 61.4% ($12,650 vs. $32,795 a year ago).
Chrysler Imperial Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
12
$55,000
$61,356
2025-Q1
11
$33,600
$44,648
2025-Q2
19
$21,995
$50,647
2025-Q3
33
$32,795
$99,066
2025-Q4
38
$26,995
$39,858
2026-Q1
24
$25,000
$66,508
2026-Q2
15
$22,995
$68,902
2026-Q3
7
$12,650
$573,279
Best Value Chrysler Imperial by Model Year
The 1983 Chrysler Imperial offers the best value with a median price of $8,000 across 3 listings. The most expensive model year is 1931 at a median of $590,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1926
5
$23,000
$23,000
$23,541
1931
3
$590,000
$450,000
$590,000
1932
8
$82,900
$13,000
$221,000
1933
3
$269,500
$269,500
$775,000
1937
3
$20,000
$10,000
$47,500
1938
1
$70,000
$70,000
$70,000
1941
2
$13,000
$3,500
$13,000
1942
1
$19,000
$19,000
$19,000
1951
1
$19,995
$19,995
$19,995
1952
2
$21,995
$8,000
$21,995
1953
3
$28,900
$28,900
$31,900
1955
3
$14,995
$2,500
$65,000
1956
5
$11,500
$3,000
$29,000
1957
3
$169,000
$3,400
$186,500
1958
2
$69,900
$20,000
$69,900
1960
1
$2,950
$2,950
$2,950
1961
1
$34,995
$34,995
$34,995
1962
10
$21,895
$4,500
$57,950
1963
9
$18,850
$7,000
$49,900
1964
8
$10,000
$2,800
$21,500
1965
17
$20,000
$4,500
$90,000
1966
5
$19,495
$10,000
$32,000
1967
13
$17,000
$5,000
$43,200
1968
6
$11,999
$9,000
$95,000
1969
3
$11,500
$3,500
$19,956
1972
1
$24,000
$24,000
$24,000
1973
1
$12,000
$12,000
$12,000
1975
1
$16,777
$16,777
$16,777
1977
1
$6,000
$6,000
$6,000
1981
7
$11,495
$5,000
$22,500
1982
3
$14,990
$7,500
$18,999
1983
3
$8,000
$8,000
$18,450
1992
1
$11,298
$11,298
$11,298
How Mileage Affects Chrysler Imperial Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Chrysler Imperial from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 23,067 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
391 mi
1.90x
$21,282
5,756 mi
1.99x
$22,328
9,549 mi
0.91x
$10,144
21,044 mi
1.05x
$11,798
39,841 mi
1.04x
$11,679
66,892 mi
0.49x
$5,504
91,410 mi
0.75x
$8,453
154,919 mi
0.52x
$5,772
300,000 mi
0.70x
$7,887
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 391 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.90x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.70x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Chrysler Imperial Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
51%
volatile
66% over 141 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
51%
volatile
66% over 135 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
52%
volatile
62% over 123 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Chrysler Imperial — 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 Chrysler Imperial
The highest concentration of Chrysler Imperial listings is in MI with 24 active listings, followed by CA (15), FL (14), PA (10), IL (6).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in SC at $7,500, while PA has the highest at $49,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $42,400.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
24
$19,495
CA
15
$10,000
FL
14
$20,000
PA
10
$49,900
IL
6
$16,250
WA
5
$18,850
TX
5
$14,500
NY
5
$14,990
NJ
5
$23,000
MD
4
$17,500
Chrysler Imperial Market Velocity
Chrysler Imperial listings spend an average of 217 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 42 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Chrysler Imperial Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $10,000 to $29,000. The median is $18,999. Anything below $10,000 is a strong value; above $29,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Chrysler Imperial prices have dropped 45.0% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1983 model year has the lowest median price at $8,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Chrysler Imperial ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 217 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.