A 2005 Buick Century averages $3,900 today, with most selling between $1,999 and $8,500. ForCar prices the Buick Century from real US listings across 11 model years ($1,650–$4,200) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2000 Buick Century still asks 42% of what a 2005 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 51 sedans we price, that ranks #45, below the 92% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−37.9%), after which losses ease to about 31.3% a year. Calculated from 81 listings.
Buick Century value by year
What a Buick Century is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $1,999 | $8,500 | 6 | |
| 2004 | $1,500 | $3,999 | 11 | |
| 2003 | $2,100 | $4,900 | 13 | |
| 2002 | $1,500 | $4,950 | 12 | |
| 2001 | $1,500 | $2,900 | 12 | |
| 2000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | 6 | |
| 1999 | $1,990 | $3,899 | 6 | |
| 1998 | $3,500 | $5,000 | 6 | |
| 1995 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 3 | |
| 1994 | $2,000 | $5,500 | 3 | |
| 1992 | $3,850 | $4,200 | 3 |
How the Buick Century depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Buick Century loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Buick Century averages $3,900; a 13-year-older one runs about $4,200 — roughly -8% lost over 13 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Buick Century hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2005 price a 2000 car still asks. Higher is better — the Buick Century sits at #45 of 51, against a class median of 92%.
The Buick Century market right now
What the market asks for a Buick Century at each model year — the median of 179 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Buick Century value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Buick Century is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Buick Century has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2005 Buick Century: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,999, selling private-party nets about $3,900, and a lot asks near $8,500 — a $6,501 spread on the same car.
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Buick Century value FAQ
How much is a Buick Century worth?
A 2005 Buick Century averages $3,900 today (roughly $1,999–$8,500). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Buick Century value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Buick Century value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Buick Century from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Buick Century year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Buick Century Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Buick Centurys are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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