Best Dodge Viper GTS Year to Buy
There is no single best Dodge Viper GTS year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 256 verified sales, the 1998 is the most affordable at $54,927. The 1996 trades most often (74 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 123% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 6 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 16, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 6 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Dodge Viper GTS Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Viper GTS | $128,100 | 119% | 2 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2002 Viper GTS | $73,169 | 93% | 28 | 8 |
| 2001 Viper GTS | $84,175 | 114% | 28 | 5 |
| 2000 Viper GTS | $63,011 | 88% | 23 | 4 |
| 1999 Viper GTS | $87,725 | 124% | 8 · too few to rank | 6 |
| 1998 Viper GTS | $54,927 | 82% | 21 | 5 |
| 1997 Viper GTS | $63,685 | 95% | 72 | 9 |
| 1996 Viper GTS | $81,869 | 123% | 74 | 6 |
Value today is DriveIndex's current 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.
Which Viper GTS year is appreciating right now?
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Best Dodge Viper GTS Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Dodge Viper GTS year to buy?
There is no single best Dodge Viper GTS year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 256 verified sales, the 1998 is the most affordable at $54,927. The 1996 trades most often (74 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 123% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Dodge Viper GTS year is the cheapest?
The 1998 Dodge Viper GTS is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $54,927. The most valuable is the 2001, at $84,175.
Which Dodge Viper GTS year holds its value best?
The 1996 Dodge Viper GTS is now worth 123% of its original MSRP of $66,700, 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 Dodge Viper GTS worth?
Depending on the model year, a Dodge Viper GTS is worth from $54,927 to $84,175 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Dodge Viper GTS year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.