1987 Suzuki Samurai Market Value & Price History
The 1987 Suzuki Samurai has a current market value of $14,023 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 13 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2022 between $15,805 and $19,750. Based on US sales through Sep 26, 2026. 4 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is up 13.5% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 13 verified auction sales for the 1987 Suzuki Samurai, latest sale Sep 26, 2026. Value as of Oct 9, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1987 Suzuki Samurai sold for $20,375 in 2026, against $18,228 in 2025. 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 | $20,375 | 4 |
| 2025 | $18,228 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1987 Suzuki Samurai Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | $10,000 | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $16,750 | 90,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 8, 2026 | $25,000 | 80,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $24,000 | 7,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $19,750 | 80,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $15,805 | 51,000 mi | Manual |
| May 9, 2025 | $18,500 | 89,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 4, 2025 | $17,955 | 52,361 mi | Manual |
| Oct 16, 2024 | $15,500 | 76,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 20, 2023 | $18,250 | 68,000 mi | Manual |
| May 4, 2023 | $13,101 | 25,000 mi | — |
| Nov 23, 2022 | $16,250 | 25,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 27, 2022 | $22,000 | 5,000 mi | Manual |
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1987 Suzuki Samurai: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1987 Suzuki Samurai worth?
A 1987 Suzuki Samurai is worth approximately $14,023 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 13 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 26, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $15,805 and $19,750; the full verified range is $10,000 to $25,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1987 Suzuki Samurai sell per year?
4 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 13 1987 Suzuki Samurai sales in total.
Are 1987 Suzuki Samurai sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1987 Suzuki Samurai sale price is up 13.5% 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.
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