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 165 verified sales, the 1974 is the most affordable at $14,282. The 1970 trades most often (22 verified sales). The 1971 has held its value best, now worth 20 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 7 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 21, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 7 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 | $13,393No sale since May 2025 | 53% | 3 · too few to rank | — |
| 2001 Firebird Formula | $16,060No sale since Oct 2025 | 63% | 1 · too few to rank | — |
| 2000 Firebird Formula | $18,817No sale since Apr 2025 | 78% | 3 · too few to rank | — |
| 1999 Firebird Formula | $17,050No comparable sale since Jan 2025 | 73% | 3 · too few to rank | — |
| 1992 Firebird Formula | $16,418No comparable sale since Oct 2022 | 101% | 2 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1990 Firebird Formula | $12,279 | 90% | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1989 Firebird Formula | $15,010 | 116% | 14 | — |
| 1987 Firebird Formula | $16,405No sale since Apr 2023 | 127% | 2 · too few to rank | — |
| 1981 Firebird Formula | $16,572No sale since Oct 2024 | 2.8× | 5 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1979 Firebird Formula | $15,358No sale since Jul 2023 | 2.6× | 15 | 1 |
| 1978 Firebird Formula | $19,732No sale since Oct 2025 | 3.7× | 12 | 1 |
| 1977 Firebird Formula | $25,796 | 4.8× | 8 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1976 Firebird Formula | $16,445No sale since Jan 2024 | 3× | 5 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1975 Firebird Formula | $26,044 | 7.1× | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1974 Firebird Formula | $14,282 | 3.9× | 19 | 2 |
| 1973 Firebird Formula | $56,610No comparable sale since Feb 2026 | 17× | 19 | — |
| 1971 Firebird Formula | $65,235 | 20× | 16 | — |
| 1970 Firebird Formula | $37,840No sale since Nov 2025 | 11× | 22 | — |
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 165 verified sales, the 1974 is the most affordable at $14,282. The 1970 trades most often (22 verified sales). The 1971 has held its value best, now worth 20 times its original MSRP. 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 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $14,282. The most valuable is the 1971, at $65,235.
Which Pontiac Firebird Formula year holds its value best?
The 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula is now worth 20 times its original MSRP of $3,276, 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 Pontiac Firebird Formula worth?
Depending on the model year, a Pontiac Firebird Formula is worth from $14,282 to $65,235 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.