As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Ford Model A is actually worth $18,200 (fair range $16,000 to $20,400). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 296 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 $27,600 — about 52% 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 Ford Model A market has 897 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $27,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $19,950 and $37,995. Ford Model A prices have decreased 13.1% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $18,700 to $16,250.
The typical Ford Model A on the market has 5,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 213 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Ford Model A Pricing
A fair price for a Ford Model A in October 2026 is between $19,950 and $37,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $14,000 to $48,000 across 897 active listings.
Price Distribution (897 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$14,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$19,950
Below average price
Median (50th)
$27,000
Typical market price
75th
$37,995
Above average / premium
90th
$48,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $30,011, 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
453
$29,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
84
$28,495
25,000 - 50,000 mi
67
$26,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
80
$20,995
100,000 - 150,000 mi
26
$21,995
Over 150,000 mi
6
$13,300
Ford Model A Price Trends
Ford Model A prices have decreased 13.1% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $16,250 across 5 sales, down from $18,700 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, Ford Model A prices are up 18.2% ($16,250 vs. $13,750 a year ago).
Ford Model A Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q1
80
$22,000
$24,203
2025-Q2
57
$15,950
$20,148
2025-Q3
77
$18,500
$20,826
2025-Q4
89
$13,750
$15,968
2026-Q1
110
$19,800
$22,045
2026-Q2
135
$21,000
$21,198
2026-Q3
181
$18,700
$21,575
2026-Q4
5
$16,250
$17,228
Best Value Ford Model A by Model Year
The 1929 Ford Model A offers the best value with a median price of $25,000 across 330 listings. The most expensive model year is 1930 at a median of $29,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1928
102
$26,198
$7,000
$88,000
1929
330
$25,000
$5,000
$89,995
1930
238
$29,000
$3,000
$82,900
1931
227
$28,000
$4,000
$81,900
How Mileage Affects Ford Model A Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Ford Model A from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 7,912 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
406 mi
1.06x
$19,224
4,235 mi
1.03x
$18,709
10,685 mi
1.00x
$18,185
20,544 mi
0.85x
$15,503
37,032 mi
0.81x
$14,780
61,609 mi
0.84x
$15,220
88,518 mi
0.81x
$14,747
154,919 mi
0.76x
$13,800
484,392 mi
0.93x
$16,835
Mileage sensitivity in this market is comparatively mild — condition and specification matter more than the odometer alone. Implied values are anchored to this market's True Value.
Ford Model A Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
52%
volatile
64% over 173 tests
12 months
↑ UP
49%
volatile
60% over 167 tests
24 months
↑ UP
49%
volatile
57% over 155 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Ford Model A — 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 Ford Model A
The highest concentration of Ford Model A listings is in MI with 287 active listings, followed by CA (55), IL (49), TX (46), FL (43).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NJ at $16,500, while GA has the highest at $39,999. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $23,499.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
287
$28,795
CA
55
$21,750
IL
49
$28,000
TX
46
$25,225
FL
43
$31,999
PA
43
$28,000
AZ
42
$29,000
GA
24
$39,999
CO
20
$28,000
WA
19
$25,150
Ford Model A Market Velocity
Ford Model A listings spend an average of 213 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 95 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Ford Model A Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $19,950 to $37,995. The median is $27,000. Anything below $19,950 is a strong value; above $37,995 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Ford Model A prices have dropped 13.1% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1929 model year has the lowest median price at $25,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Ford Model A ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 213 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.