A 2002 Pontiac Firebird averages $38,980 today, with most selling between $26,800 and $38,980. ForCar prices the Pontiac Firebird from real US listings across 8 model years ($7,500–$43,980) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 1997 Pontiac Firebird still asks 54% of what a 2002 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 35 vehicles we price, that ranks #29, below the 84% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−80.8%), after which losses ease to about 30.6% a year. Calculated from 25 listings.
Pontiac Firebird value by year
What a Pontiac Firebird 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $26,800 | $38,980 | 3 | |
| 2001 | $7,500 | $24,999 | 3 | |
| 1999 | $11,000 | $19,995 | 3 | |
| 1997 | $20,950 | $26,900 | 3 | |
| 1996 | $20,000 | $20,000 | 3 | |
| 1995 | $3,600 | $43,980 | 4 | |
| 1994 | $9,995 | $25,970 | 3 | |
| 1992 | $9,900 | $13,950 | 3 |
How the Pontiac Firebird depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Pontiac Firebird loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Pontiac Firebird averages $38,980; a 10-year-older one runs about $13,950 — roughly 64% lost over 10 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Pontiac Firebird hold value better than its rivals?
Every vehicle we price, ranked by how much of its 2002 price a 1997 car still asks. Higher is better — the Pontiac Firebird sits at #29 of 35, against a class median of 84%.
The Pontiac Firebird market right now
What the market asks for a Pontiac Firebird at each model year — the median of 35 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Pontiac Firebird value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 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 2002 Pontiac Firebird: a dealer trade-in offer is around $26,800, selling private-party nets about $38,980, and a lot asks near $38,980 — a $12,180 spread on the same car.
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Pontiac Firebird value FAQ
How much is a Pontiac Firebird worth?
A 2002 Pontiac Firebird averages $38,980 today (roughly $26,800–$38,980). 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 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebirds are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.