As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Ford Model A is actually worth $20,100 (fair range $17,700 to $22,500). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 251 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 $23,000 — about 14% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of August 2026, the Ford Model A market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $20,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $14,990 and $27,795. Ford Model A prices have decreased 9.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $20,995 to $19,100.
The typical Ford Model A on the market has 6,497 miles. Listings spend an average of 182 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Ford Model A Pricing
A fair price for a Ford Model A in August 2026 is between $14,990 and $27,795 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $8,500 to $32,500 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$8,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$14,990
Below average price
Median (50th)
$20,000
Typical market price
75th
$27,795
Above average / premium
90th
$32,500
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $20,467, 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
443
$21,394
10,000 - 25,000 mi
95
$24,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
60
$21,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
109
$19,995
100,000 - 150,000 mi
48
$20,000
Over 150,000 mi
14
$14,900
Ford Model A Price Trends
Ford Model A prices have decreased 9.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $19,100 across 81 sales, down from $20,995 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Ford Model A prices are up 3.2% ($19,100 vs. $18,500 a year ago).
Ford Model A Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
106
$17,750
$19,298
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
106
$19,800
$21,368
2026-Q2
133
$20,995
$21,073
2026-Q3
81
$19,100
$20,484
Best Value Ford Model A by Model Year
The 1928 Ford Model A offers the best value with a median price of $18,000 across 128 listings. The most expensive model year is 1931 at a median of $21,998.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1928
128
$18,000
$2,750
$36,500
1929
303
$18,500
$1,800
$36,000
1930
285
$20,895
$2,500
$37,995
1931
284
$21,998
$2,800
$37,995
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 7,969 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
385 mi
1.09x
$21,901
4,223 mi
0.98x
$19,715
10,504 mi
1.02x
$20,500
20,398 mi
0.88x
$17,602
37,861 mi
0.78x
$15,632
63,004 mi
0.83x
$16,761
89,026 mi
0.81x
$16,204
154,919 mi
0.78x
$15,597
484,392 mi
0.89x
$17,936
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
→ FLAT
50%
volatile
67% over 173 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
51%
volatile
56% over 167 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
51%
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 330 active listings, followed by CA (94), TX (69), IL (46), PA (45).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NJ at $15,500, while MI has the highest at $23,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $8,495.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
330
$23,995
CA
94
$19,500
TX
69
$17,700
IL
46
$21,000
PA
45
$20,900
CO
43
$18,000
FL
41
$23,888
AZ
33
$18,000
WA
32
$17,000
GA
30
$20,000
Ford Model A Market Velocity
Ford Model A listings spend an average of 182 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 86 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: $14,990 to $27,795. The median is $20,000. Anything below $14,990 is a strong value; above $27,795 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Ford Model A prices have dropped 9.0% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1928 model year has the lowest median price at $18,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Ford Model A ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 182 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.