As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Chevrolet Monte Carlo is actually worth $16,800 (fair range $14,800 to $18,900). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 213 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 $14,000 — about 17% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of August 2026, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $11,900, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $5,549 and $21,592. Chevrolet Monte Carlo prices have decreased 8.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $25,000 to $22,995.
The typical Chevrolet Monte Carlo on the market has 76,830 miles. Listings spend an average of 153 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Chevrolet Monte Carlo Pricing
A fair price for a Chevrolet Monte Carlo in August 2026 is between $5,549 and $21,592 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,500 to $27,998 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$5,549
Below average price
Median (50th)
$11,900
Typical market price
75th
$21,592
Above average / premium
90th
$27,998
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $13,776, 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
128
$23,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
77
$21,592
25,000 - 50,000 mi
95
$18,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
359
$10,000
100,000 - 150,000 mi
171
$7,500
Over 150,000 mi
130
$4,500
Chevrolet Monte Carlo Price Trends
Chevrolet Monte Carlo prices have decreased 8.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $22,995 across 73 sales, down from $25,000 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Chevrolet Monte Carlo prices are up 0.4% ($22,995 vs. $22,900 a year ago).
Chevrolet Monte Carlo Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
115
$19,000
$20,091
2025-Q1
80
$25,000
$28,049
2025-Q2
117
$20,000
$22,875
2025-Q3
96
$22,900
$23,647
2025-Q4
95
$19,404
$20,922
2026-Q1
125
$22,000
$25,276
2026-Q2
149
$25,000
$25,939
2026-Q3
73
$22,995
$23,382
Best Value Chevrolet Monte Carlo by Model Year
The 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo offers the best value with a median price of $5,000 across 27 listings. The most expensive model year is 1998 at a median of $28,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1970
34
$24,950
$3,500
$34,500
1971
32
$25,495
$3,000
$35,000
1972
40
$23,855
$3,800
$33,995
1973
5
$14,000
$4,000
$30,995
1974
15
$14,000
$2,500
$29,900
1975
12
$8,500
$3,000
$28,500
1976
18
$18,995
$6,000
$32,500
1977
22
$9,000
$2,600
$26,900
1978
13
$12,500
$2,500
$19,900
1979
11
$5,000
$3,000
$18,500
1980
4
$7,500
$3,000
$12,000
1981
3
$10,800
$7,500
$20,000
1982
2
$13,500
$5,000
$13,500
1983
6
$17,000
$3,500
$26,900
1984
36
$15,500
$2,500
$33,900
1985
46
$18,000
$3,000
$35,000
1986
59
$16,500
$3,500
$34,500
1987
65
$20,000
$2,500
$35,995
1988
26
$15,500
$3,500
$35,495
1992
1
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
1995
19
$18,998
$3,200
$29,995
1996
1
$3,500
$3,500
$3,500
1997
4
$9,589
$3,650
$12,500
1998
8
$28,900
$3,995
$28,986
1999
8
$5,500
$3,000
$10,000
2000
29
$5,200
$300
$24,000
2001
40
$11,981
$3,000
$19,991
2002
118
$12,599
$500
$32,500
2003
78
$7,888
$2,500
$24,995
2004
80
$9,900
$2,500
$29,077
2005
27
$5,000
$2,500
$31,330
2006
75
$6,245
$2,500
$28,788
2007
63
$7,295
$1,000
$15,559
How Mileage Affects Chevrolet Monte Carlo Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 28,743 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
432 mi
1.28x
$21,534
4,771 mi
1.27x
$21,408
10,846 mi
1.20x
$20,165
21,711 mi
1.03x
$17,353
40,453 mi
0.97x
$16,279
63,689 mi
0.91x
$15,356
91,479 mi
0.94x
$15,710
144,569 mi
0.42x
$7,034
243,753 mi
0.64x
$10,714
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 432 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.28x the reference value. At the other end, 243,753-mile examples trade at about 0.64x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
50%
volatile
60% over 128 tests
12 months
↑ UP
50%
volatile
58% over 122 tests
24 months
↑ UP
51%
volatile
49% over 110 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The highest concentration of Chevrolet Monte Carlo listings is in IL with 93 active listings, followed by TX (88), MI (81), FL (78), CA (75).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in IN at $5,199, while IL has the highest at $19,362. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $14,163.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
IL
93
$19,362
TX
88
$8,000
MI
81
$12,000
FL
78
$18,000
CA
75
$12,500
WA
53
$12,951
GA
49
$8,000
OH
44
$15,559
AZ
43
$11,000
CO
35
$6,500
Chevrolet Monte Carlo Market Velocity
Chevrolet Monte Carlo listings spend an average of 153 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 66 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $5,549 to $21,592. The median is $11,900. Anything below $5,549 is a strong value; above $21,592 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Chevrolet Monte Carlo prices have dropped 8.0% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2005 model year has the lowest median price at $5,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Chevrolet Monte Carlo ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 153 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.