1997 Chevrolet Camaro prices in the U.S.

$17,270

Median pre-owned asking price

68 pre-owned listings · Updated September 13, 2026

69 total listings · 1993–2002 generation

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1997 Chevrolet Camaro — representative listing photo
Representative listing photo. Trim and equipment may vary.

National price overview

Typical asking price range

$11,295 – $27,500 All 69 listings · Middle 50% of asking prices

Median asking price

$17,500

Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.

As of September 13, 2026, the median asking price for a used 1997 Chevrolet Camaro in the U.S. is $17,270, based on 68 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.

Behind the price

Price range & market sample

How we calculate this ↓

The median pre-owned asking price for a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro in the U.S. is $17,270 based on 68 pre-owned listings (of 69 total).

69 active dealer listings Snapshot September 13, 2026 · refreshed daily

30-day asking price change: −$2,402.

Typical: $11,295–$27,500 — the middle half of 69 asking prices

Median $17,500
$5,572 low $56K high

Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.

$17,270
Pre-owned median (68)
64,408
Average mileage

What moves the price

Mileage

Asking prices run about $29,997 under 15K miles and fall to $9,995 over 105K miles — roughly $1,900 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.

Observed spread: up to $20,002
About these price differences

The $11,295–$27,500 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:

Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.

Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.

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Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.

Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.

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Estimated asking price · All trims

$17,500
$11,295$27,500

69 listings · Nationwide

ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.

Estimate assumptions

at typical mileage, nationwide

Modelled from 69 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.

Live 1997 Chevrolet Camaro listings, priced by VIN

Compared with all listings All-listings median $17,500
View 6 more priced VINs

Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.

Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.

A little comparison goes a long way

What else could you drive?

Compare 1997 Chevrolet Camaro with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.

About this comparison ↓

As of September 13, 2026, among alternatives (model years 1995–1997) to the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro in this catalog, the 1995 Pontiac Firebird has the lowest median asking price ($13,900, 30 listings with photos) and the 1997 Ford Mustang the highest ($15,194, 32 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 13, 2026, 19:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Trim counts are before price screening. Trim names across brands do not guarantee equivalent equipment.

1997 Chevrolet Camaro — actual listing photo
Your comparison starting point

1997 Chevrolet Camaro

All trims · United States

The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 63 listings with photos, catalog median $15,950 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).

Middle 50%: $11,634–$24,978

Photo: Sport · 53,098 mi · view VIN

Explore the alternatives

1997 Ford Mustang Cobra — actual listing photo
$756 lower median

1997 Ford Mustang

$15,194

Median asking price · 32 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$8,995–$21,900

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Actual Cobra listing photo; individual equipment may differ.

1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula — actual listing photo
$2,050 lower median

1995 Pontiac Firebird

$13,900

Median asking price · 30 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$10,822–$17,990

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Actual Formula listing photo; individual equipment may differ.

Compare prices side by side
Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trimMedianMiddle 50%Listings
1997 Chevrolet Camaro
All trims
see price overview above$11,634–$24,97863
1997 Ford Mustang
All trims
$15,194$8,995–$21,90032
1995 Pontiac Firebird
All trims
$13,900$10,822–$17,99030

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: September 13, 2026, 19:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

VehiSales opens in a new tab with the model, year and known mileage range. Confirm trim, fuel, drivetrain, condition and location on VehiSales; its live inventory may differ.

What is your car worth?

Wondering how much your 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is worth? Start with a car value lookup by VIN, then compare vehicles with similar mileage, equipment and condition.

Enter your VIN to find your exact vehicle and explore available market pricing and comparable listings.

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1997 Chevrolet Camaro: a fair price for your mileage

Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.

Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $1,900 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.

Region · trim United States · All trims

Active listings 69

Median asking price $17,500

National snapshot · September 13, 2026

Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.

Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.

$10K $20K $30K $40K 30K mi 60K mi 90K mi All listings

Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.

View the full national mileage price table
Mileage Based on Fair price Typical range
Under 15K miles 13 listings $29,997 $29K–$40K
15K–30K miles 6 listings $26,239 $24K–$29K
30K–45K miles 11 listings $22,000 $20K–$31K
45K–60K miles 6 listings $14,934 $11K–$19K
60K–75K miles 7 listings $13,624 $11K–$16K
75K–90K miles 8 listings $12,988 $12K–$14K
Over 105K miles 14 listings $9,995 $7,120–$12K

United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.

Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.

Understand the differences

1997 Chevrolet Camaro: VIN configurations and specifications

Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.

Browse all 5 VIN configurations
Where these specifications come from

Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.

Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.

FACTORY REFERENCE

1997 Chevrolet Camaro factory brochure

Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.

No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.

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Price history

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Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)

The median listing price for a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is $13,771 (September 2026) — down 31.1% from $19,998 in August 2025.

$10K $20K Sep ’25 Dec ’25 Mar ’26 Jun ’26 Sep ’26
Monthly price table
Month Median price Typical range Vehicles listed
September 2026 $13,771 $11K–$20K 30
August 2026 $17,041 $10K–$24K 55
July 2026 $18,595 $13K–$26K 55
June 2026 $14,988 $11K–$23K 33
May 2026 $17,550 $13K–$25K 17
April 2026 $17,650 $9,498–$28K 20
March 2026 $12,625 $8,622–$20K 22
February 2026 $14,920 $11K–$23K 19
January 2026 $15,000 $11K–$19K 22
December 2025 $16,494 $12K–$22K 18
November 2025 $16,698 $12K–$23K 20
October 2025 $16,452 $8,248–$21K 14
September 2025 $20,975 $12K–$26K 10
August 2025 $19,998 $17K–$21K 10

THINK BEYOND THE PURCHASE PRICE

Chevrolet Camaro depreciation

See how asking prices change as cars age. Compare model years and find where your budget goes further.

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Different vehicles and model years — not a forecast.

1997 Chevrolet Camaro prices by state

See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.

United States · all trims · snapshot September 13, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.

Find your state. Explore your market.

12 state markets with qualifying data · most active first

Illinois

Typical asking price $14,800
Active listings
12
Listed this year
17

Pennsylvania

Typical asking price $11,295
Active listings
6
Listed this year
11

Nebraska

Typical asking price $16,498
Active listings
5
Listed this year
5

Texas

Typical asking price $23,110
Active listings
5
Listed this year
8

Florida

Typical asking price $12,500
Active listings
4
Listed this year
11

Not enough active listings for a state price report.

South Dakota

Typical asking price $13,525
Active listings
4
Listed this year
6

Not enough active listings for a state price report.

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Ohio

Typical asking price $21,831
Active listings
3
Listed this year
6

Not enough active listings for a state price report.

California

Typical asking price $7,995
Active listings
2
Listed this year
5

Not enough active listings for a state price report.

Iowa

Typical asking price $20,500
Active listings
2
Listed this year
6

Not enough active listings for a state price report.

Minnesota

Typical asking price $14,500
Active listings
2
Listed this year
7

Not enough active listings for a state price report.

North Carolina

Typical asking price $18,400
Active listings
2
Listed this year
5

Not enough active listings for a state price report.

Michigan

Typical asking price $12,012
Active listings
1
Listed this year
6

Not enough active listings for a state price report.

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What does this map show?

The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.

Hover over a state or focus it with your keyboard for details. Click a linked state or its number to open that state's price page.

State details will appear here. On a phone, tap a linked state to open its prices; use the full table for easier browsing.

Scroll the map sideways on smaller screens. Numbers stay large enough to read.

California — 2 active listings Florida — 4 active listings Iowa — 2 active listings Illinois — 12 active listings Michigan — 1 active listings Minnesota — 2 active listings North Carolina — 2 active listings Nebraska — 5 active listings Ohio — 3 active listings Pennsylvania — 6 active listings South Dakota — 4 active listings Texas — 5 active listings 4Florida — 4 active listings 2Iowa — 2 active listings 12Illinois — 12 active listings 5Nebraska — 5 active listings 3Ohio — 3 active listings 6Pennsylvania — 6 active listings 4South Dakota — 4 active listings 5Texas — 5 active listings
Most active listings Other states with active listings No active listings or insufficient data

Alaska and Hawaii are not drawn on this map. Where qualifying data is available, they appear in the full state table. Grey does not necessarily mean no cars are for sale.

View all states and prices
State Typical price Listed this year Active now
Illinois $14,800 17 12 Shop 1996–1998 nearby →
Florida $12,500 11 4 Shop 1996–1998 nearby →
Pennsylvania $11,295 11 6 Shop 1996–1998 nearby →
Texas $23,110 8 5 Shop 1996–1998 nearby →
Minnesota $14,500 7 2 Shop 1996–1998 nearby →
Iowa $20,500 6 2 Shop 1996–1998 nearby →
Michigan $12,012 6 1 Shop 1996–1998 nearby →
Ohio $21,831 6 3 Shop 1996–1998 nearby →
South Dakota $13,525 6 4 Shop 1996–1998 nearby →
California $7,995 5 2 Shop 1996–1998 nearby →
North Carolina $18,400 5 2 Shop 1996–1998 nearby →
Nebraska $16,498 5 5 Shop 1996–1998 nearby →

Listed this year counts every 1997 Chevrolet Camaro first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.

What would a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro cost per month?

Estimate the monthly payment on a $17,500 vehicle. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is an illustrative starting rate — use your own lender quote.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$312
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,750 down
Amount financed
$15,750
Total interest
$2,970

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do 1997 Chevrolet Camaro prices range from $5,572 to $56,336?

The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $11,295 and $27,500 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.

How much should mileage change the price of a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro?

Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $1,900 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.

How many 1997 Chevrolet Camaro are for sale right now?

69 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.

Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 1997 Chevrolet Camaro?

These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.

How we calculate these prices

We track 69 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.

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