Under 15K miles
8 listings $26,200Median asking price
Middle 50%$22,648–$29,624
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THE PRICE OF A MODEL YEAR
Ford Thunderbird depreciation, explained.
The 2002 Ford Thunderbird asks about 1% less than the 2005 across 3 model years. See the price range, mileage and sample behind each year before choosing your next car.
United States · USDOctober 25, 2026 · listing snapshot
A clearer picture of your next car
2005 Ford Thunderbird · listing photo
A model-year price comparison · not an individual vehicle appraisal
2005$15,088
2004$14,500
2003$14,266
PUT TWO YEARS SIDE BY SIDE
What does the price difference buy you?
Same snapshot. Different cars.
Compare the price and the sample behind it.
$15,088Open price report →
Asking-price difference
$588Different vehicles in one dated snapshot
$14,500Open price report →
October 25, 2026 snapshot · Mileage, trim and condition affect the comparison. Different model years are not the resale history of one vehicle.
SEE THE RANGE, NOT JUST ONE NUMBER
Asking prices by model year
Typical asking price Middle 50% of listings
Each line shows the middle half of asking prices for that year when available. The dot is the median, or the average when labelled. Overlapping bands are a reason to inspect individual cars before drawing conclusions.
$11K$13K$15K$17K$19K
2005 $15,08891 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2005
91 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 25, 2026 snapshot.
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15K–30K miles
8 listings $22,808Median asking price
Middle 50%$18,986–$27,250
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30K–45K miles
10 listings $20,034Median asking price
Middle 50%$16,799–$22,674
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45K–60K miles
12 listings $17,178Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,995–$20,045
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60K–75K miles
18 listings $14,968Median asking price
Middle 50%$12,995–$16,687
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75K–90K miles
14 listings $14,104Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,326–$14,995
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90K–105K miles
6 listings $12,547Median asking price
Middle 50%$12,440–$12,895
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Over 105K miles
15 listings $10,469Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,495–$14,000
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Only listings with positive, usable odometer readings are included, so counts may differ from the year total. These are different cars, not the value loss of one car as its mileage increases.
Explore 2005 Ford Thunderbird prices →2004 $14,500139 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2004
139 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 25, 2026 snapshot.
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Under 15K miles
10 listings $25,397Median asking price
Middle 50%$24,548–$29,803
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15K–30K miles
10 listings $20,644Median asking price
Middle 50%$17,059–$22,308
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30K–45K miles
20 listings $19,160Median asking price
Middle 50%$15,839–$21,246
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45K–60K miles
27 listings $14,900Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,480–$19,675
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60K–75K miles
22 listings $13,892Median asking price
Middle 50%$11,290–$15,180
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75K–90K miles
21 listings $12,500Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,995–$13,294
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90K–105K miles
15 listings $11,500Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,250–$13,309
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Over 105K miles
14 listings $10,062Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,471–$12,739
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Only listings with positive, usable odometer readings are included, so counts may differ from the year total. These are different cars, not the value loss of one car as its mileage increases.
Explore 2004 Ford Thunderbird prices →2003 $14,266184 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2003
183 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 25, 2026 snapshot.
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Under 15K miles
10 listings $27,744Median asking price
Middle 50%$24,371–$32,840
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15K–30K miles
13 listings $19,695Median asking price
Middle 50%$17,690–$21,500
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30K–45K miles
21 listings $16,589Median asking price
Middle 50%$14,500–$19,495
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45K–60K miles
32 listings $16,146Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,996–$18,151
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60K–75K miles
31 listings $13,988Median asking price
Middle 50%$11,997–$14,997
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75K–90K miles
34 listings $14,092Median asking price
Middle 50%$12,386–$14,994
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90K–105K miles
18 listings $11,076Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,121–$12,834
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Over 105K miles
24 listings $9,422Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,373–$10,928
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Only listings with positive, usable odometer readings are included, so counts may differ from the year total. These are different cars, not the value loss of one car as its mileage increases.
Explore 2003 Ford Thunderbird prices →2002 $14,976384 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2002
384 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 25, 2026 snapshot.
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Under 15K miles
31 listings $25,000Median asking price
Middle 50%$19,998–$28,745
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15K–30K miles
56 listings $19,104Median asking price
Middle 50%$17,500–$21,000
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30K–45K miles
58 listings $17,240Median asking price
Middle 50%$15,014–$18,988
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45K–60K miles
61 listings $14,500Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,750–$16,000
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60K–75K miles
61 listings $14,361Median asking price
Middle 50%$12,490–$15,900
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75K–90K miles
47 listings $12,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,244–$14,060
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90K–105K miles
25 listings $11,495Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,490–$13,210
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Over 105K miles
45 listings $8,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,434–$10,995
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Only listings with positive, usable odometer readings are included, so counts may differ from the year total. These are different cars, not the value loss of one car as its mileage increases.
Explore 2002 Ford Thunderbird prices →2005 · $15,088 · 91 listings · 66,907 mi average odometer
Click a year to explore prices by mileage. Hover or focus to compare its overall range.
See the full data table ↓MAKE SENSE OF THE NUMBERS
With an older car, age is only the starting point.
Condition can outweigh age
Restoration, originality, modifications and condition can affect asking prices for older vehicles. A higher price for an older model year does not prove appreciation.
Condition needs its own check
History, equipment and physical condition can change the value of an individual car. A model-year median cannot confirm any of them.
Check the vehicle history ↗Mileage is part of the comparison
Open a model year above to compare asking prices within odometer groups. A small sample can change noticeably with a single listing; missing mileage is excluded.
Explore prices by mileage →A DIFFERENT QUESTION: CHANGE OVER TIME
2005 Ford Thunderbird asking-price history
Monthly medians for the same model year. Listing samples change each month; this is not the resale history of one VIN. Missing months are left as gaps. This history is a separate dataset from the model-year snapshot above.
$15K$20K
Nov 2025Oct 2026
The median asking price moved from $13,000 in November 2025 to $15,261 in October 2026. The mix of vehicles offered for sale changes over time. Shading shows the middle 50% of asking prices where available.
Monthly history last refreshed October 25, 2026. The month containing that refresh may be incomplete.
Monthly prices and sample sizes
| Month | Median asking price | Middle 50% | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $15,261 | $12,794–$19,382 | 79 |
| September 2026 | $15,248 | $12,995–$19,885 | 65 |
| August 2026 | $16,690 | $13,450–$18,998 | 71 |
| July 2026 | $15,995 | $13,000–$20,024 | 71 |
| June 2026 | $15,948 | $12,767–$18,636 | 70 |
| May 2026 | $16,204 | $13,762–$18,996 | 60 |
| April 2026 | $16,780 | $12,995–$19,389 | 57 |
| March 2026 | $17,900 | $14,071–$22,270 | 47 |
| February 2026 | $16,438 | $13,987–$19,725 | 42 |
| January 2026 | $16,698 | $14,448–$18,996 | 32 |
| December 2025 | $17,900 | $13,995–$21,641 | 25 |
| November 2025 | $13,000 | $10,499–$18,820 | 25 |
KEEP EXPLORING
Find your model year
Price, mileage and listings
in a dedicated report for each year.
2005
$15,088
Median asking price
66,907 mi average odometer
2004
$14,500
Median asking price
63,585 mi average odometer
2003
$14,266
Median asking price
69,139 mi average odometer
All available model years
Full price comparison, curve and sample sizes
What the Ford Thunderbird depreciation curve means for buyers
Which single model year costs the most to skip?
- 2005 typical
- $15,088
- 2004 typical
- − $14,500
- one year of age
- $588
4% of the 2005 price
Across the 2002–2005 model years, 2005 → 2004 is the biggest single-model-year asking-price step in this sample.
Priced from 91 and 139 listings in this snapshot.
Ford Thunderbird depreciation curve
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−1%Asking-price difference, 2005 → 2002
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≈0.3%Price difference per model year (not a forecast)
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−$588Steepest drop, 2005 → 2004
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$14,266Cheapest model year (2003) · years with 25+ listings
Typical asking price by model year, newest on the left — labels compare asking prices with the 2005. Hover a point for that year's price band.
A 2002 Ford Thunderbird typically lists at $14,976 — 1% below the 2005's $15,088.
$14K
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$15K
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2005
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2003
2002
| Year | Typical price | Share of baseline ask | vs. next-newer year | Avg. mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $15,088 | 100% | — | 66,907 | 91 |
| 2004 | $14,500 | 96% | −$588 | 63,585 | 139 |
| 2003 | $14,266 | 95% | −$234 | 69,139 | 184 |
| 2002 | $14,976 | 99% | +$710 | 60,901 | 384 |
Typical price is the median (or average when the median is unavailable) asking price of that model year's dealer listings in this snapshot, national. Share of baseline ask is each year's asking price as a percentage of the newest year's asking price in the same group of available model years. Updated October 25, 2026.
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Ford Thunderbird value & depreciation questions
Answers grounded in the data shown here.
How much does a Ford Thunderbird depreciate per year?
This snapshot does not measure annual depreciation of one car. The 2002 typically asks $14,976, 1% below the 2005's $15,088. These are different vehicles listed on October 25, 2026; mileage, trim, condition and redesigns can affect the difference.
How do older Ford Thunderbird asking prices compare with the newest model year?
A 2002 Ford Thunderbird asks about 99% of the 2005's typical asking price ($14,976 vs $15,088). The “Share of baseline ask” column in the table above shows the same share for every model year in between.
Which Ford Thunderbird model year is cheapest?
The 2003 Ford Thunderbird is the most affordable model year we track, typically listed at $14,266. Compare every year in the table above.
How many Ford Thunderbird model years can I compare here?
This depreciation curve covers 4 model years, from 2002 to 2005, each priced from dealer listings in the October 25, 2026 snapshot.
Is this a forecast of my car's resale value?
No. These are dealer asking prices for different vehicles in a dated snapshot. They do not measure the value lost by one car over time, original MSRP depreciation, or final transaction prices.
How does mileage affect Ford Thunderbird asking prices?
Open a model year to see its available odometer groups, asking prices and listing counts. Mileage is the distance recorded on the odometer. Price differences also reflect condition, trim and equipment; sparse groups are labelled separately.
OPEN ABOUT THE EVIDENCE
Where these numbers come from
Compiled by VinAssessment from dealer listing data. Prices shown are asking prices, not completed transactions.
- Market & currency
- United States · USD · all available trims
- Data snapshot
- October 25, 2026
- Typical price
- Median asking price per model year, or the average when the median is unavailable. The price basis is labelled on each row.
- Price range
- 25th–75th percentile: the middle half of the listing sample, not a confidence interval. Missing ranges are not estimated.
- Coverage
- 4 qualifying model years with at least 10 listings each. Headline price-gap calculations require at least 25 listings per year. Gaps in data do not establish a generation change.
- Mileage groups
- Only positive, usable odometer readings. Groups with fewer than 5 listings are observations, not dependable market estimates. Reported odometer readings do not verify actual lifetime mileage.
- What is not measured
- Original MSRP loss, future resale value, or a guaranteed price for an individual VIN.
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