A 2000 Buick Century still asks 64% of what a 2005 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 60 sedans we price, that ranks #42, below the 73% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−37.3%), after which losses ease to about 16.8% a year. Calculated from 68 listings.
Buick Century value by year
The newest Century at under half the 2003 price is the 2001, with a median asking price of $1,800 (45% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $1,200 | $8,500 | 7 | |
| 2004 | $2,150 | $6,495 | 4 | |
| 2003 | $2,000 | $6,995 | 13 | |
| 2002 | $1,200 | $4,950 | 7 | |
| 2001 | $1,500 | $3,500 | 9 | |
| 2000 | $1,000 | $6,995 | 4 | |
| 1999 | $1,350 | $3,899 | 9 | |
| 1998 | $1,700 | $4,500 | 3 | |
| 1995 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 3 | |
| 1994 | $2,000 | $5,500 | 3 | |
| 1993 | $2,200 | $3,500 | 3 | |
| 1992 | $3,850 | $4,200 | 3 |
How the Buick Century depreciates
The newest Buick Century has a median asking price of $3,900; a 13-year-older one runs about $4,200 — roughly -8% lost over 13 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Buick Century hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 75%, the Honda Accord 70% and the Hyundai Elantra 50%, against 64% for the Century. The Century holds value better than the Hyundai Elantra, but not the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
The Buick Century market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2003 Buick Century: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,000, selling private-party nets about $3,990, and a lot asks near $6,995 — a $4,995 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Century costs a median 48% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 4 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Buick Century price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | $2,400 (12) | $3,500 (14) | +46% |
| 2003 | $2,500 (22) | $4,500 (7) | +80% |
| 2002 | $2,500 (16) | $2,248 (6) | −10% |
| 2001 | $1,875 (16) | $2,800 (5) | +49% |
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Buick Century value FAQ
How much is a Buick Century worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,800 to $4,200 across 12 model years. A 2003 is worth about $3,990, the median of 13 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Buick Century's value?
Among Centurys from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $4,225, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $1,975.
Which Buick Century year is the best value?
The newest Century at under half the 2003 price is the 2001, with a median asking price of $1,800 (45% of it).
Is a Buick Century cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 48% more, across 4 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Century hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
No: over 5 years the Century keeps 64% of its value and the Toyota Camry 75%, by the median asking prices of the 2005 and 2000 model years.
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