1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula has a market value of $19,732, based on 12 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2016 between $17,600 and $22,000. No sale since Oct 3, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 12 verified auction sales for the 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula, latest sale Oct 3, 2025. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | $19,800 | 16,389 mi | Manual |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $19,800 | 1,558 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 24, 2023 | $14,575 | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $19,800 | — | Automatic |
| May 18, 2022 | $12,100 | — | Automatic |
| May 19, 2021 | $23,100 | — | Manual |
| Apr 8, 2021 | $17,600 | — | Automatic |
| Nov 20, 2020 | $18,150 | — | Manual |
| Jul 15, 2020 | $27,500 | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2017 | $23,100 | — | Manual |
| Sep 3, 2017 | $16,500 | 17,000 mi | — |
| Jul 22, 2016 | $22,000 | — | Manual |
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How much is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula worth?
A 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula is worth approximately $19,732, based on 12 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Oct 3, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $17,600 and $22,000; the full verified range is $12,100 to $27,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula cost new?
The 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula carried an original MSRP of $5,390. Its DriveIndex market value is $19,732. No sale since Oct 3, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula is worth about 266% more than its original MSRP of $5,390, with a DriveIndex market value of $19,732. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Oct 3, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 12 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula sales at auction.
Are 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula. 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 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula?
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