A 2012 Smart Fortwo still asks 35% of what a 2017 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 15 coupes we price, that ranks #14, below the 55% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−34%). Mileage costs it 49%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 54 listings.
Smart Fortwo value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $9,350 | $14,500 | 4 | |
| 2016 | $4,000 | $11,859 | 6 | |
| 2015 | $4,800 | $7,995 | 6 | |
| 2014 | $5,800 | $6,995 | 3 | |
| 2013 | $5,399 | $8,900 | 6 | |
| 2012 | $3,800 | $6,990 | 13 | |
| 2011 | $3,900 | $5,495 | 4 | |
| 2010 | $2,000 | $4,495 | 3 | |
| 2009 | $3,500 | $10,900 | 4 | |
| 2008 | $3,500 | $7,940 | 5 |
How the Smart Fortwo depreciates
The newest Smart Fortwo has a median asking price of $12,500; a 9-year-older one runs about $5,995 — roughly 52% lost over 9 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Smart Fortwo hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Mazda MX-5 keeps 91% and the Nissan 370Z 63%, against 35% for the Fortwo. The Mazda MX-5 and Nissan 370Z hold value better than the Fortwo.
The Smart Fortwo market right now
Adjust your Smart Fortwo value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Smart Fortwo about 49% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2012 Smart Fortwo: a dealer trade-in offer is around $3,800, selling private-party nets about $4,400, and a lot asks near $6,990 — a $3,190 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Fortwo costs a median 37% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 2 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Smart Fortwo price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,600 (5) | $7,995 (9) | +43% |
| 2012 | $3,880 (5) | $5,100 (6) | +31% |
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Smart Fortwo value FAQ
How much is a Smart Fortwo worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,200 to $12,500 across 10 model years. A 2012 is worth about $4,400, the median of 13 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Smart Fortwo's value?
Among Fortwos from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $7,995, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $4,100; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 49%.
Is a Smart Fortwo cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 37% more, across 2 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Fortwo hold value better than the Mazda MX-5?
No: over 5 years the Fortwo keeps 35% of its value and the Mazda MX-5 91%, by the median asking prices of the 2017 and 2012 model years.
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