Quick answer
For the same model year, dealers ask 24 points more than private sellers.
Ford Windstar price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | — | 5 | |
| 2001 | — | 8 | |
| 2000 | — | 8 | |
| 1998 | — | 6 | |
| 1996 | — | 5 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Live classified listings
Dealer or private seller
On the Ford Windstar the dealer markup works out at 24% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 27 | +3.2% | $2,615 |
| Dealer | 13 | +27.4% | $3,853 |
ROWS 2·SOURCE Live listings, normalized per model year
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Ford Windstar cost?
The median asking price is $2,895 across 57 live listings. A 1996 asks about $2,400 and a 2003 about $2,400. The most listed year is 2001, at $4,500. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Ford Windstar valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a Windstar from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 27.4% above and private sellers 3.2% above.
Asking prices from live classified listings, normalized against the median for each model year. Slices below a minimum listing count are omitted. Asking prices exceed transaction prices (how we count). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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