A 2014 Buick Regal still asks 43% of what a 2019 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 91 sedans we price, that ranks #70, below the 52% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−43.7%), after which losses ease to about 18.7% a year. Mileage costs it 53%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 129 listings.
Buick Regal value by year
The newest Regal at under half the 2016 price is the 2004, with a median asking price of $3,500 (39% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $9,000 | $24,500 | 4 | |
| 2018 | $4,900 | $16,997 | 9 | |
| 2017 | $6,000 | $12,000 | 5 | |
| 2016 | $5,600 | $12,995 | 11 | |
| 2015 | $7,975 | $11,995 | 3 | |
| 2014 | $4,000 | $10,995 | 8 | |
| 2013 | $2,495 | $11,900 | 16 | |
| 2012 | $3,988 | $9,995 | 5 | |
| 2011 | $2,950 | $6,750 | 20 | |
| 2005 | $1,500 | $2,800 | 3 | |
| 2004 | $1,650 | $7,990 | 6 | |
| 2003 | $1,600 | $7,500 | 5 | |
| 2002 | $1,500 | $5,400 | 5 | |
| 2001 | $1,600 | $4,499 | 8 | |
| 2000 | $2,100 | $2,990 | 3 | |
| 1999 | $1,500 | $4,500 | 3 | |
| 1998 | $1,250 | $3,500 | 5 | |
| 1996 | $1,000 | $4,790 | 6 | |
| 1993 | $1,399 | $3,500 | 4 |
How the Buick Regal depreciates
The newest Buick Regal has a median asking price of $15,995; a 26-year-older one runs about $2,750 — roughly 83% lost over 26 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Buick Regal hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 50%, the Honda Accord 51% and the Toyota Prius 50%, against 43% for the Regal. The Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Toyota Prius hold value better than the Regal.
The Buick Regal market right now
Adjust your Buick Regal value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Buick Regal about 53% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2016 Buick Regal: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,600, selling private-party nets about $8,900, and a lot asks near $12,995 — a $7,395 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Regal costs a median 39% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 7 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Buick Regal price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $8,999 (17) | $14,948 (8) | +66% |
| 2017 | $6,700 (7) | $11,497 (12) | +72% |
| 2016 | $6,470 (7) | $8,995 (24) | +39% |
| 2015 | $5,700 (7) | $9,749 (11) | +71% |
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Buick Regal value FAQ
How much is a Buick Regal worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,000 to $15,995 across 19 model years. A 2016 is worth about $8,900, the median of 11 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Buick Regal's value?
Among Regals from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $13,998, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,000; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 53%.
Which Buick Regal year is the best value?
The newest Regal at under half the 2016 price is the 2004, with a median asking price of $3,500 (39% of it).
Is a Buick Regal cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 39% more, across 7 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Regal hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
No: over 5 years the Regal keeps 43% of its value and the Toyota Camry 50%, by the median asking prices of the 2019 and 2014 model years.
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