A 2006 Ford Crown Victoria still asks 134% of what a 2011 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 73 sedans we price, that ranks #5, above the 72% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−50%), after which losses ease to about 30.1% a year. Mileage costs it 61%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 127 listings.
Ford Crown Victoria value by year
The newest Crown Victoria at under half the 2011 price is the 2002, with a median asking price of $1,800 (41% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $1,800 | $10,999 | 20 | |
| 2010 | $2,000 | $8,750 | 7 | |
| 2009 | $2,850 | $11,400 | 9 | |
| 2008 | $1,950 | $11,975 | 6 | |
| 2007 | $2,500 | $7,999 | 9 | |
| 2006 | $3,300 | $9,999 | 4 | |
| 2005 | $2,500 | $9,999 | 7 | |
| 2004 | $1,999 | $7,500 | 4 | |
| 2003 | $1,850 | $2,500 | 3 | |
| 2002 | $1,500 | $3,000 | 6 | |
| 2001 | $1,900 | $5,295 | 6 | |
| 2000 | $1,700 | $4,991 | 12 | |
| 1999 | $2,200 | $2,995 | 3 | |
| 1998 | $2,000 | $3,250 | 4 | |
| 1997 | $1,495 | $5,500 | 10 | |
| 1996 | $4,990 | $4,990 | 14 | |
| 1994 | $4,250 | $6,995 | 3 |
How the Ford Crown Victoria depreciates
The newest Ford Crown Victoria has a median asking price of $4,400; a 17-year-older one runs about $5,000 — roughly -14% lost over 17 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Ford Crown Victoria hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Dodge Charger keeps 64%, the Chrysler 300 72% and the Hyundai Sonata 85%, against 134% for the Crown Victoria. The Crown Victoria holds value better than the Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300 and Hyundai Sonata.
The Ford Crown Victoria market right now
Adjust your Ford Crown Victoria value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Ford Crown Victoria about 61% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,800, selling private-party nets about $4,400, and a lot asks near $10,999 — a $9,199 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Crown Victoria costs a median 68% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 6 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Ford Crown Victoria price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $4,400 (29) | $6,995 (28) | +59% |
| 2010 | $3,500 (7) | $7,595 (11) | +117% |
| 2008 | $3,000 (14) | $5,100 (8) | +70% |
| 2007 | $3,000 (15) | $4,999 (9) | +67% |
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Ford Crown Victoria value FAQ
How much is a Ford Crown Victoria worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,800 to $7,695 across 17 model years. A 2011 is worth about $4,400, the median of 20 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Ford Crown Victoria's value?
Among Crown Victorias from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $11,600, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $2,950; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 61%.
Which Ford Crown Victoria year is the best value?
The newest Crown Victoria at under half the 2011 price is the 2002, with a median asking price of $1,800 (41% of it).
Is a Ford Crown Victoria cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 68% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Crown Victoria hold value better than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: over 5 years the Crown Victoria keeps 134% of its value and the Dodge Charger 64%, by the median asking prices of the 2011 and 2006 model years.
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