Best Pontiac Firebird Formula Year to Buy
There is no single best Pontiac Firebird Formula year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 86 verified sales, the 1989 is the most affordable at $11,244. The 1973 trades most often (18 verified sales) and has held its value best, worth 19 times its original MSRP. No sale since Jan 8, 2026, so the 1989's value may not reflect today's market. No comparable sale since Feb 16, 2026, so the 1973's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 21, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Pontiac Firebird Formula Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Firebird Formula | $21,000No sale since Oct 2023 | 83% | 1 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 2001 Firebird Formula | $15,009No sale since Oct 2025 | 59% | 1 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 2000 Firebird Formula | $19,831No comparable sale since Oct 2025 | 82% | 4 · too few to rank | 11 |
| 1990 Firebird Formula | $13,114 | 97% | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1989 Firebird Formula | $11,244No sale since Jan 2026 | 87% | 10 | — |
| 1987 Firebird Formula | $16,000No sale since Apr 2023 | 124% | 1 · too few to rank | — |
| 1981 Firebird Formula | $16,088No comparable sale since Feb 2021 | 2.7× | 2 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1979 Firebird Formula | $16,110No sale since Jun 2023 | 2.7× | 6 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1978 Firebird Formula | $19,732No sale since Oct 2025 | 3.7× | 7 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1977 Firebird Formula | $25,760 | 4.8× | 6 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 1975 Firebird Formula | $29,973 | 8.2× | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1974 Firebird Formula | $27,280 | 7.5× | 10 | 3 |
| 1973 Firebird Formula | $62,300No comparable sale since Feb 2026 | 19× | 18 | 1 |
| 1971 Firebird Formula | $85,800 | 26× | 9 · too few to rank | — |
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 Pontiac Firebird Formula Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Pontiac Firebird Formula year to buy?
There is no single best Pontiac Firebird Formula year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 86 verified sales, the 1989 is the most affordable at $11,244. The 1973 trades most often (18 verified sales) and has held its value best, worth 19 times its original MSRP. No sale since Jan 8, 2026, so the 1989's value may not reflect today's market. No comparable sale since Feb 16, 2026, so the 1973'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 Pontiac Firebird Formula year is the cheapest?
The 1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $11,244. No sale since Jan 8, 2026, so the 1989's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1973, at $62,300. No comparable sale since Feb 16, 2026, so the 1973's value may not reflect today's market.
Which Pontiac Firebird Formula year holds its value best?
The 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula is worth 19 times its original MSRP of $3,276, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares its DriveIndex value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Feb 16, 2026, so the 1973's value may not reflect today's market.
How much is a Pontiac Firebird Formula worth?
Depending on the model year, a Pontiac Firebird Formula is worth from $11,244 to $62,300 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Pontiac Firebird Formula 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.