As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Chevrolet Monte Carlo is actually worth $17,300 (fair range $15,200 to $19,400). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 232 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
As of July 2026, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $13,900, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $6,850 and $23,900. Chevrolet Monte Carlo prices have decreased 7.5% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $20,000 to $18,500.
The typical Chevrolet Monte Carlo on the market has 70,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 128 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Chevrolet Monte Carlo Pricing
A fair price for a Chevrolet Monte Carlo in July 2026 is between $6,850 and $23,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,995 to $28,900 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,995
Budget / project cars
25th
$6,850
Below average price
Median (50th)
$13,900
Typical market price
75th
$23,900
Above average / premium
90th
$28,900
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $15,134, 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
150
$22,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
84
$22,495
25,000 - 50,000 mi
113
$19,599
50,000 - 100,000 mi
331
$11,995
100,000 - 150,000 mi
169
$9,495
Over 150,000 mi
99
$5,000
Chevrolet Monte Carlo Price Trends
Chevrolet Monte Carlo prices have decreased 7.5% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $18,500 across 2 sales, down from $20,000 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Chevrolet Monte Carlo prices are down 19.2% ($18,500 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
114
$20,000
$22,898
2025-Q3
96
$22,900
$23,647
2025-Q4
95
$19,404
$20,922
2026-Q1
81
$19,950
$23,599
2026-Q2
51
$20,000
$23,009
2026-Q3
2
$18,500
$17,500
Best Value Chevrolet Monte Carlo by Model Year
The 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo offers the best value with a median price of $5,500 across 9 listings. The most expensive model year is 1998 at a median of $28,987.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1970
29
$24,981
$3,500
$34,500
1971
21
$24,995
$3,500
$29,995
1972
26
$25,000
$4,500
$33,440
1973
17
$17,100
$4,000
$30,995
1974
17
$16,499
$2,500
$29,900
1975
7
$9,500
$4,000
$27,500
1976
21
$22,890
$8,000
$33,000
1977
24
$15,000
$2,500
$27,900
1978
9
$13,500
$2,500
$31,995
1979
9
$5,500
$3,500
$28,000
1980
10
$7,500
$2,500
$13,000
1981
2
$20,000
$7,500
$20,000
1982
4
$18,000
$5,000
$25,000
1983
10
$18,900
$3,000
$29,900
1984
41
$19,995
$5,500
$29,995
1985
62
$19,500
$2,850
$34,900
1986
63
$20,995
$2,500
$33,500
1987
72
$20,495
$2,500
$33,950
1988
19
$12,500
$3,000
$33,995
1995
16
$18,999
$4,000
$29,995
1997
6
$6,951
$3,000
$11,000
1998
12
$28,987
$4,499
$28,987
1999
7
$5,995
$2,500
$10,000
2000
29
$10,900
$2,500
$24,895
2001
32
$8,900
$2,500
$21,500
2002
114
$15,338
$2,500
$32,500
2003
66
$8,995
$2,500
$24,995
2004
84
$9,800
$2,500
$29,999
2005
38
$9,000
$2,500
$27,987
2006
67
$7,950
$2,500
$29,900
2007
66
$9,990
$2,500
$31,999
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 27,332 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
433 mi
1.28x
$22,120
4,826 mi
1.21x
$20,905
11,006 mi
1.24x
$21,469
22,018 mi
1.01x
$17,487
40,388 mi
0.98x
$17,010
64,015 mi
0.92x
$15,952
91,772 mi
0.93x
$16,136
144,569 mi
0.41x
$7,152
243,753 mi
0.68x
$11,745
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 433 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.28x the reference value. At the other end, 243,753-mile examples trade at about 0.68x. 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
57% over 127 tests
12 months
↑ UP
50%
volatile
60% over 121 tests
24 months
↑ UP
51%
volatile
49% over 109 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), FL (74), MI (61), CA (57).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CO at $6,399, while PA has the highest at $23,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $17,501.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
IL
93
$19,995
TX
88
$9,000
FL
74
$18,450
MI
61
$10,995
CA
57
$11,999
GA
55
$16,000
WA
46
$14,999
OH
46
$15,681
AZ
42
$10,000
CO
34
$6,399
Chevrolet Monte Carlo Market Velocity
Chevrolet Monte Carlo listings spend an average of 128 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 47 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: $6,850 to $23,900. The median is $13,900. Anything below $6,850 is a strong value; above $23,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Chevrolet Monte Carlo prices have dropped 7.5% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1979 model year has the lowest median price at $5,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Chevrolet Monte Carlo ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 128 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.