For the same model year, dealers ask 51 points more than private sellers; GA is the cheapest state at -16% and PA the priciest at +48%.
Ford Crown Victoria price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | — | 19 | |
| 2010 | — | 7 | |
| 2009 | — | 8 | |
| 2008 | — | 8 | |
| 2007 | — | 12 | |
| 2006 | — | 6 | |
| 2005 | — | 7 | |
| 2002 | — | 5 | |
| 2001 | — | 6 | |
| 1999 | — | 6 | |
| 1996 | — | 14 |
For the 2007 model year, the Ford Crown Victoria has a median asking price of $3,500; the Cadillac DTS asks $3,900 and the Buick Lucerne $3,900. It is the cheapest of the three, 10% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Ford Crown Victoria the dealer markup works out at 51% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 188 | -2.3% | $3,735 |
| Dealer | 95 | +48.5% | $6,394 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2011 Crown Victoria, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 34%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 15 | |
| 100–125k miles | 18 | |
| 125–150k miles | 12 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Ford Crown Victoria asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is PA at +48%, cheapest GA at -16% — 64 points apart, which on a $4,200 car is roughly $2,671.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 16 | |
| TX | 12 | |
| WA | 18 | |
| MO | 13 | |
| OR | 15 | |
| CA | 57 | |
| FL | 47 | |
| PA | 12 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Ford Crown Victoria cost?
The median asking price is $4,200 across 328 live listings. A 1996 asks about $4,990 and a 2011 about $4,500.
Is a used Crown Victoria cheaper than a Cadillac DTS?
Yes. For the 2007 model year the Crown Victoria has a median asking price of $3,500 and the Cadillac DTS $3,900, so the Crown Victoria asks 10% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Crown Victoria from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 48.5% above and private sellers 2.3% below, a gap of about $2,286 on a 2011 at $4,500.
How much value does a Crown Victoria lose per 25,000 miles?
About 19% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2011 Crown Victoria, measured from the 75–100k band to the 125–150k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Ford Crown Victoria valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Crown Victoria?
Of the states with enough listings, GA asks least at -15.7% against the national median, and PA most at +47.9%. On the typical $4,200 Crown Victoria that spread is about $2,671.
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