For the same model year, dealers ask 27 points more than private sellers; OR is the cheapest state at -22% and OH the priciest at +29%.
Buick Regal price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | 8 | |
| 2017 | — | 6 | |
| 2016 | — | 10 | |
| 2014 | — | 6 | |
| 2013 | — | 15 | |
| 2012 | — | 7 | |
| 2011 | — | 20 | |
| 2004 | — | 5 | |
| 2003 | — | 5 | |
| 2002 | — | 5 | |
| 2001 | — | 7 | |
| 1996 | — | 6 |
For the 2016 model year, the Buick Regal has a median asking price of $8,900; the Ford Fusion asks $6,000 and the Kia Optima $6,850. It is the priciest of the three, 48% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Buick Regal the dealer markup works out at 27% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 141 | -7.1% | $5,233 |
| Dealer | 121 | +19.9% | $8,230 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 225 | +4.4% | $6,256 |
| Rebuilt | 21 | +12.3% | $8,876 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2011 Regal, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | baseline | 11 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Buick Regal asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is OH at +29%, cheapest OR at -22% — 51 points apart, which on a $6,000 car is roughly $3,060.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| OR | 18 | |
| AZ | 13 | |
| FL | 15 | |
| MI | 16 | |
| WI | 17 | |
| MN | 18 | |
| NC | 18 | |
| CO | 24 | |
| TX | 24 | |
| OH | 18 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Buick Regal cost?
The median asking price is $6,000 across 304 live listings. A 1996 asks about $3,200 and a 2018 about $8,000. The most listed year is 2011, at $4,800. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Buick Regal valuation tool.
Is a used Regal cheaper than a Ford Fusion?
No. For the 2016 model year the Regal has a median asking price of $8,900 and the Ford Fusion $6,000, so the Regal asks 48% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a Regal from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 19.9% above and private sellers 7.1% below, a gap of about $2,403 on a 2016 at $8,900.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Regal worth?
In our 21 listings it is not a discount: rebuilt-title cars ask 12% more than the median for their model year.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Regal?
Of the states with enough listings, OR asks least at -22.2% against the national median, and OH most at +28.8%. On the typical $6,000 Regal that spread is about $3,060.
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