2002 Ford Thunderbird Market Value & Price History
The 2002 Ford Thunderbird has a current market value of $15,576 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 498 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2003 between $14,300 and $23,000. Based on US sales through Sep 29, 2026. 50 have sold in the past 12 months, and 115 are listed for sale (5 at auction), asking $10,658 to $34,950. The median sale price is down 1.5% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 498 verified auction sales for the 2002 Ford Thunderbird (496 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 29, 2026. Value as of Nov 4, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Nov 3, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
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The median 2002 Ford Thunderbird sold for $16,750 in 2026, against $19,663 in 2010. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,750 | 42 |
| 2025 | $16,000 | 57 |
| 2024 | $16,500 | 57 |
| 2023 | $18,700 | 57 |
| 2022 | $20,900 | 51 |
| 2021 | $20,405 | 35 |
| 2020 | $18,150 | 24 |
| 2019 | $15,125 | 32 |
| 2018 | $15,400 | 30 |
| 2017 | $19,250 | 17 |
| 2016 | $16,913 | 26 |
| 2015 | $19,063 | 18 |
| 2014 | $18,475 | 12 |
| 2013 | $18,040 | 13 |
| 2012 | $25,163 | 18 |
| 2010 | $19,663 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 2002 Ford Thunderbird Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | $11,000 | 59,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $36,250 | 720 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $14,760 | 36,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $14,500 | 14,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $10,500 | 48,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 30, 2026 | $17,000 | 23,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $15,250 | 18,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 16, 2026 | $20,750 | 7,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 1, 2026 | $18,000 | — | Automatic |
| Jul 25, 2026 | $13,250 | 57,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $16,500 | 27,674 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $16,000 | 26,200 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $19,550 | 32,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 11, 2026 | $28,000 | 477 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 3, 2026 | $20,300 | 10,000 mi | Automatic |
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2002 Ford Thunderbird: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird worth?
A 2002 Ford Thunderbird is worth approximately $15,576 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 498 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 29, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $14,300 and $23,000; the full verified range is $10,000 to $44,800. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 2002 Ford Thunderbird cost new?
The 2002 Ford Thunderbird carried an original MSRP of $35,390. Verified examples now trade around $15,576.
How much has the 2002 Ford Thunderbird depreciated?
The 2002 Ford Thunderbird is worth about 56% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $35,390, and verified examples now trade around $15,576. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 2002 Ford Thunderbird sell per year?
50 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 498 2002 Ford Thunderbird sales in total.
Are 2002 Ford Thunderbird sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 2002 Ford Thunderbird sale price is down 1.5% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 2002 Ford Thunderbird?
DriveIndex lists 115 2002 Ford Thunderbird for sale (5 at auction), asking $10,658 to $34,950 (last checked Nov 4, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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