A 2018 Buick Regal averages $9,900 today, with most selling between $8,800 and $14,995. ForCar prices the Buick Regal from real US listings across 13 model years ($2,500–$9,900) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2013 Buick Regal still asks 70% of what a 2018 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 77 sedans we price, that ranks #16, above the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−56.8%), after which losses ease to about 19.1% a year. Mileage costs it 57%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 173 listings.
Buick Regal value by year
What a Buick Regal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $8,800 | $14,995 | 10 | |
| 2017 | $6,500 | $15,000 | 15 | |
| 2016 | $5,000 | $13,999 | 24 | |
| 2015 | $4,800 | $11,500 | 10 | |
| 2014 | $4,100 | $9,875 | 10 | |
| 2013 | $4,450 | $6,950 | 46 | |
| 2012 | $2,900 | $8,450 | 11 | |
| 2011 | $2,000 | $6,995 | 22 | |
| 2005 | $2,000 | $2,800 | 4 | |
| 2002 | $1,300 | $2,988 | 4 | |
| 2000 | $2,990 | $2,990 | 9 | |
| 1996 | $2,500 | $4,790 | 5 | |
| 1993 | $3,500 | $3,500 | 3 |
How the Buick Regal depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Buick Regal loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Buick Regal averages $9,900; a 25-year-older one runs about $3,500 — roughly 65% lost over 25 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Buick Regal hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2018 price a 2013 car still asks. Higher is better — the Buick Regal sits at #16 of 77, against a class median of 58%.
The Buick Regal market right now
What the market asks for a Buick Regal at each model year — the median of 261 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Buick Regal value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Buick Regal is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Buick Regal about 57% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Buick Regal 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 2018 Buick Regal: a dealer trade-in offer is around $8,800, selling private-party nets about $9,900, and a lot asks near $14,995 — a $6,195 spread on the same car.
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Buick Regal value FAQ
How much is a Buick Regal worth?
A 2018 Buick Regal averages $9,900 today (roughly $8,800–$14,995). 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 Regal 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 Regal 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 Regal from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Buick Regal 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 Regal 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 Regals are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.