For the same model year, dealers ask 34 points more than private sellers; OH is the cheapest state at -20% and CO the priciest at +73%; a manual 500 asks +11% against the median of its model year.
Fiat 500 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 6 | |
| 2018 | — | 5 | |
| 2017 | — | 12 | |
| 2015 | — | 21 | |
| 2014 | — | 15 | |
| 2013 | 3× | 32 | |
| 2012 | 2.8× | 38 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Fiat 500 the dealer markup works out at 34% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 192 | -8.6% | $4,925 |
| Dealer | 171 | +24.9% | $6,651 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 329 | +9.0% | $5,836 |
| Rebuilt | 19 | -17.6% | $4,476 |
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 2012 500, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 38%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 15 | |
| 75–100k miles | 21 | |
| 100–125k miles | 30 | |
| 125–150k miles | 24 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Fiat 500 is transmission: MANUAL asks +11% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Manual | 165 | +10.5% |
| Transmission | Automatic | 185 | +4.3% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Fiat 500 asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is CO at +73%, cheapest OH at -20% — 93 points apart, which on a $4,995 car is roughly $4,655.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 12 | |
| AZ | 32 | |
| FL | 49 | |
| TX | 18 | |
| OR | 26 | |
| MO | 14 | |
| WA | 40 | |
| CA | 90 | |
| CO | 12 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Fiat 500 cost?
The median asking price is $4,995 across 414 live listings. A 2012 asks about $3,999 and a 2019 about $16,500.
Is it cheaper to buy a 500 from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 24.9% above and private sellers 8.6% below, a gap of about $2,513 on a 2017 at $7,500.
How much value does a 500 lose per 25,000 miles?
About 15% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2012 500, measured from the 50–75k band to the 125–150k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Fiat 500 valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a 500?
Of the states with enough listings, OH asks least at -20.3% against the national median, and CO most at +72.9%. On the typical $4,995 500 that spread is about $4,655.
Why do 500 prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 32 listings of the 2013 500, the priciest tenth asks 3× what the cheapest tenth does: $8,999 against $2,999.
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