1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Market Value & Price History
The 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am has a current market value of $13,845 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2008 between $13,375 and $15,750. Based on US sales through Sep 1, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at $27,000.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 verified auction sales for the 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, latest sale Sep 1, 2026. Value as of Oct 12, 2026. Methodology
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Recent 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | $13,375 | 65,600 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $15,500 | 29,000 mi | — |
| Aug 15, 2022 | $15,750 | 59,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 30, 2022 | $13,200 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 22, 2022 | $25,250 | 23,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 14, 2021 | $12,000 | 109,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 19, 2017 | $15,400 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 16, 2008 | $25,300 | — | Automatic |
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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am by Year
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How much is a 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am worth?
A 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is worth approximately $13,845 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 1, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $13,375 and $15,750; the full verified range is $12,000 to $25,300. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am cost new?
The 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am carried an original MSRP of $13,399. Verified examples now trade around $13,845.
How much has the 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is worth about 3% more than its original MSRP of $13,399, with verified examples now trading around $13,845. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 8 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sales in total.
Are 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 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 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. 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 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?
DriveIndex lists 1 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for sale, priced from $27,000 to $27,000 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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