Best Chevrolet Camaro Year to Buy
There is no single best Chevrolet Camaro year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 2,015 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $15,840. The 1969 trades most often (751 verified sales). The 1968 has held its value best, now worth 21 times its original MSRP. No comparable sale since Aug 27, 2024, so the 2002's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 22 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Nov 3, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 22 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Chevrolet Camaro Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Camaro | $39,188 | 146% | 4 · too few to rank | 329 |
| 2022 Camaro | $45,717 | 177% | 6 · too few to rank | 150 |
| 2021 Camaro | $44,305 | 177% | 9 · too few to rank | 171 |
| 2020 Camaro | $32,560 | 130% | 13 | 92 |
| 2018 Camaro | $34,069 | 132% | 12 | 234 |
| 2017 Camaro | $25,289 | 98% | 18 | 12 |
| 2016 Camaro | $25,000No comparable sale since Dec 2024 | 97% | 3 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 2015 Camaro | $37,436 | 158% | 21 | 29 |
| 2014 Camaro | $21,560No comparable sale since Apr 2026 | 92% | 9 · too few to rank | 14 |
| 2013 Camaro | $23,024No sale since Apr 2026 | 99% | 24 | 30 |
| 2012 Camaro | $28,104 | 120% | 19 | 35 |
| 2011 Camaro | $32,890No comparable sale since May 2023 | 141% | 25 | 120 |
| 2010 Camaro | $36,327 | 158% | 62 | 68 |
| 2002 Camaro | $15,840No comparable sale since Aug 2024 | 58% | 19 | 4 |
| 1993 Camaro | $22,055No comparable sale since May 2025 | 163% | 38 | 6 |
| 1989 Camaro | $14,713No sale since Apr 2026 | 178% | 5 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1987 Camaro | $31,790 | 3.9× | 3 · too few to rank | 8 |
| 1986 Camaro | $11,385No sale since Jan 2023 | 138% | 5 · too few to rank | 4 |
| 1984 Camaro | $13,131No comparable sale since Feb 2024 | 159% | 4 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 1981 Camaro | $15,953No comparable sale since Oct 2025 | 3.4× | 20 | 16 |
| 1980 Camaro | $24,286 | 5.2× | 19 | 16 |
| 1979 Camaro | $28,509 | 6.1× | 40 | 17 |
| 1978 Camaro | $20,321 | 4.3× | 15 | 13 |
| 1976 Camaro | $16,393No sale since Jan 2026 | 6× | 11 | 4 |
| 1974 Camaro | $17,849 | 6.5× | 13 | 15 |
| 1973 Camaro | $37,809 | 14× | 82 | 17 |
| 1972 Camaro | $28,538 | 10× | 58 | 9 |
| 1971 Camaro | $45,200 | 15× | 111 | 28 |
| 1970 Camaro | $24,701 | 8.7× | 153 | 34 |
| 1969 Camaro | $52,036 | 19× | 751 | 193 |
| 1968 Camaro | $54,761 | 21× | 443 | 113 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Chevrolet Camaro Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Chevrolet Camaro year to buy?
There is no single best Chevrolet Camaro year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 2,015 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $15,840. The 1969 trades most often (751 verified sales). The 1968 has held its value best, now worth 21 times its original MSRP. No comparable sale since Aug 27, 2024, so the 2002's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Chevrolet Camaro year is the cheapest?
The 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $15,840. No comparable sale since Aug 27, 2024, so the 2002's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1968, at $54,761.
Which Chevrolet Camaro year holds its value best?
The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is now worth 21 times its original MSRP of $2,588, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Chevrolet Camaro worth?
Depending on the model year, a Chevrolet Camaro is worth from $15,840 to $54,761 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Chevrolet Camaro year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.