1983 Ford Mustang prices in the U.S.

$17,375

Median asking price

10 active listings · Updated October 6, 2026

10 total listings

1983 Ford Mustang — representative listing photo
Representative listing photo. Trim and equipment may vary.

National price overview

Typical asking price range

$14,900 – $21,574 All 10 listings · Middle 50% of asking prices

Median asking price

$17,375

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

As of October 6, 2026, the median asking price for a 1983 Ford Mustang in the U.S. is $17,375, based on 10 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.

Behind the price

Price range & market sample

How we calculate this ↓

The median asking price for a 1983 Ford Mustang in the U.S. is $17,375 based on 10 active listings.

10 active dealer listings Snapshot October 6, 2026 · refreshed daily

30-day asking price change: +$2,042.

Typical: $14,900–$21,574 — the middle half of 10 asking prices

Median $17,375
$10K low $33K 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.

$17,375
Pre-owned median (10)
41,764
Average mileage

Live 1983 Ford Mustang listings, priced by VIN

Compared with all listings All-listings median $17,375

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

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Understand the differences

1983 Ford Mustang: 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.

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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

1983 Ford Mustang 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 trend

Average price is up $6,654 since July 8.

Average asking price (USD) · national · all trims. Hover, tap or focus a point for its date and price.

Chart scale: $10,395–$22,418. On narrow screens, scroll the chart sideways to see the full period.

$22,418 $19,412 $16,407 $13,401 $10,395 July 8, 2026: $11,929 average asking price July 9, 2026: $11,929 average asking price July 10, 2026: $12,429 average asking price July 11, 2026: $12,429 average asking price July 12, 2026: $13,588 average asking price July 13, 2026: $13,427 average asking price July 14, 2026: $11,846 average asking price July 15, 2026: $12,102 average asking price July 16, 2026: $11,559 average asking price July 17, 2026: $11,559 average asking price July 18, 2026: $12,059 average asking price July 20, 2026: $16,050 average asking price July 21, 2026: $16,488 average asking price July 23, 2026: $16,488 average asking price July 24, 2026: $16,488 average asking price July 26, 2026: $16,488 average asking price July 27, 2026: $18,585 average asking price July 28, 2026: $18,470 average asking price July 29, 2026: $17,387 average asking price July 30, 2026: $16,887 average asking price July 31, 2026: $17,387 average asking price August 1, 2026: $20,220 average asking price August 2, 2026: $20,289 average asking price August 3, 2026: $20,289 average asking price August 4, 2026: $20,289 average asking price August 5, 2026: $19,041 average asking price August 6, 2026: $18,236 average asking price August 7, 2026: $17,735 average asking price August 8, 2026: $17,735 average asking price August 9, 2026: $17,918 average asking price August 10, 2026: $17,918 average asking price August 11, 2026: $18,300 average asking price August 12, 2026: $16,701 average asking price August 13, 2026: $17,051 average asking price August 14, 2026: $17,051 average asking price August 15, 2026: $15,955 average asking price August 16, 2026: $15,814 average asking price August 17, 2026: $17,064 average asking price August 18, 2026: $16,173 average asking price August 19, 2026: $16,173 average asking price August 20, 2026: $16,173 average asking price August 21, 2026: $15,491 average asking price August 22, 2026: $16,659 average asking price August 23, 2026: $16,378 average asking price August 24, 2026: $16,696 average asking price August 25, 2026: $17,764 average asking price August 26, 2026: $17,446 average asking price August 27, 2026: $17,446 average asking price August 28, 2026: $17,051 average asking price August 29, 2026: $16,173 average asking price August 30, 2026: $17,192 average asking price August 31, 2026: $16,129 average asking price September 1, 2026: $15,231 average asking price September 2, 2026: $16,037 average asking price September 3, 2026: $15,150 average asking price September 4, 2026: $16,541 average asking price September 5, 2026: $16,541 average asking price September 6, 2026: $16,541 average asking price September 7, 2026: $16,541 average asking price September 8, 2026: $17,825 average asking price September 9, 2026: $17,825 average asking price September 10, 2026: $19,443 average asking price September 11, 2026: $19,443 average asking price September 12, 2026: $19,443 average asking price September 13, 2026: $19,443 average asking price September 14, 2026: $19,097 average asking price September 15, 2026: $21,254 average asking price September 16, 2026: $19,383 average asking price September 17, 2026: $19,934 average asking price September 18, 2026: $19,934 average asking price September 19, 2026: $19,934 average asking price September 20, 2026: $19,606 average asking price September 21, 2026: $19,523 average asking price September 22, 2026: $19,523 average asking price September 23, 2026: $19,478 average asking price September 24, 2026: $19,523 average asking price September 25, 2026: $18,741 average asking price September 26, 2026: $18,741 average asking price September 27, 2026: $18,741 average asking price September 28, 2026: $18,741 average asking price September 29, 2026: $18,062 average asking price September 30, 2026: $17,562 average asking price October 1, 2026: $16,970 average asking price October 3, 2026: $17,359 average asking price October 4, 2026: $17,242 average asking price October 5, 2026: $19,215 average asking price October 6, 2026: $18,583 average asking price Jul 8, 2026 Aug 23, 2026 Oct 6, 2026
Daily average price table
Date Average asking price (USD)
October 6, 2026 $18,583
October 5, 2026 $19,215
October 4, 2026 $17,242
October 3, 2026 $17,359
October 1, 2026 $16,970
September 30, 2026 $17,562
September 29, 2026 $18,062
September 28, 2026 $18,741
September 27, 2026 $18,741
September 26, 2026 $18,741
September 25, 2026 $18,741
September 24, 2026 $19,523
September 23, 2026 $19,478
September 22, 2026 $19,523
September 21, 2026 $19,523
September 20, 2026 $19,606
September 19, 2026 $19,934
September 18, 2026 $19,934
September 17, 2026 $19,934
September 16, 2026 $19,383
September 15, 2026 $21,254
September 14, 2026 $19,097
September 13, 2026 $19,443
September 12, 2026 $19,443
September 11, 2026 $19,443
September 10, 2026 $19,443
September 9, 2026 $17,825
September 8, 2026 $17,825
September 7, 2026 $16,541
September 6, 2026 $16,541
September 5, 2026 $16,541
September 4, 2026 $16,541
September 3, 2026 $15,150
September 2, 2026 $16,037
September 1, 2026 $15,231
August 31, 2026 $16,129
August 30, 2026 $17,192
August 29, 2026 $16,173
August 28, 2026 $17,051
August 27, 2026 $17,446
August 26, 2026 $17,446
August 25, 2026 $17,764
August 24, 2026 $16,696
August 23, 2026 $16,378
August 22, 2026 $16,659
August 21, 2026 $15,491
August 20, 2026 $16,173
August 19, 2026 $16,173
August 18, 2026 $16,173
August 17, 2026 $17,064
August 16, 2026 $15,814
August 15, 2026 $15,955
August 14, 2026 $17,051
August 13, 2026 $17,051
August 12, 2026 $16,701
August 11, 2026 $18,300
August 10, 2026 $17,918
August 9, 2026 $17,918
August 8, 2026 $17,735
August 7, 2026 $17,735
August 6, 2026 $18,236
August 5, 2026 $19,041
August 4, 2026 $20,289
August 3, 2026 $20,289
August 2, 2026 $20,289
August 1, 2026 $20,220
July 31, 2026 $17,387
July 30, 2026 $16,887
July 29, 2026 $17,387
July 28, 2026 $18,470
July 27, 2026 $18,585
July 26, 2026 $16,488
July 24, 2026 $16,488
July 23, 2026 $16,488
July 21, 2026 $16,488
July 20, 2026 $16,050
July 18, 2026 $12,059
July 17, 2026 $11,559
July 16, 2026 $11,559
July 15, 2026 $12,102
July 14, 2026 $11,846
July 13, 2026 $13,427
July 12, 2026 $13,588
July 11, 2026 $12,429
July 10, 2026 $12,429
July 9, 2026 $11,929
July 8, 2026 $11,929

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$310
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,738 down
Amount financed
$15,637
Total interest
$2,963

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Frequently asked questions

Why do 1983 Ford Mustang prices range from $10,159 to $32,822?

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 $14,900 and $21,574 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.

Is $18,583 a good price for a 1983 Ford Mustang?

$18,583 is the market average as of October 6, 2026. The $17,375 median is a comparison point, not a deal rating. Compare the same trim and mileage band, and check condition, equipment and vehicle history.

How many 1983 Ford Mustang are for sale right now?

10 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 1983 Ford Mustang?

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 10 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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