# Used 1981 Pontiac Firebird prices

> The average asking price for a used 1981 Pontiac Firebird is $41,340, with 36,823 miles on average, across 30 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1981) · [all Pontiac Firebird model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird.md)

- Average asking price: $41,340 (median $36,900)
- Average miles: 36,823
- For sale now: 30
- Average days listed: 319 (of 8 with a listing date)

## 1981 Pontiac Firebird prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| California | $34,187 | 45,824 | 6 | 551 |
| Michigan | $50,320 | 27,024 | 5 | 1,078 |

## Other Pontiac Firebird years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2002](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/2002.md) | $31,297 | 53,148 | 67 |
| [2001](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/2001.md) | $25,810 | 61,003 | 29 |
| [2000](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/2000.md) | $24,061 | 64,522 | 25 |
| [1999](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1999.md) | $29,262 | 51,686 | 34 |
| [1998](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1998.md) | $26,484 | 54,290 | 27 |
| [1997](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1997.md) | $16,394 | 90,309 | 34 |
| [1996](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1996.md) | $16,759 | 81,807 | 20 |
| [1995](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1995.md) | $19,107 | 69,469 | 43 |
| [1994](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1994.md) | $19,635 | 64,571 | 47 |
| [1993](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1993.md) | $18,991 | 66,420 | 11 |
| [1992](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1992.md) | $19,899 | 78,307 | 19 |
| [1991](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1991.md) | $18,178 | 88,594 | 11 |
| [1990](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1990.md) | $20,000 | 101,639 | 3 |
| [1989](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1989.md) | $33,761 | 79,396 | 24 |
| [1988](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1988.md) | $19,115 | 84,345 | 6 |
| [1987](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1987.md) | $23,234 | 39,929 | 14 |
| [1986](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1986.md) | $13,999 | 73,098 | 12 |
| [1985](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1985.md) | $22,798 | 74,914 | 8 |
| [1984](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1984.md) | $21,919 | 57,046 | 15 |
| [1983](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1983.md) | $18,520 | 33,000 | 4 |
| [1982](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1982.md) | $38,856 | 168,872 | 4 |
| **1981** | $41,340 | 36,823 | 30 |
| [1980](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1980.md) | $33,904 | 59,777 | 30 |
| [1979](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1979.md) | $47,032 | 49,209 | 101 |
| [1978](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1978.md) | $48,344 | 56,844 | 44 |
| [1977](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1977.md) | $65,768 | 67,548 | 36 |
| [1976](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1976.md) | $53,368 | 28,426 | 29 |
| [1975](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1975.md) | $45,511 | 53,161 | 24 |
| [1974](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1974.md) | $52,416 | 56,234 | 21 |
| [1973](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1973.md) | $113,231 | 41,852 | 9 |
| [1972](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1972.md) | $46,435 | 3,754 | 5 |
| [1971](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1971.md) | $44,757 | 75,582 | 10 |
| [1970](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1970.md) | $54,003 | 51,014 | 15 |
| [1969](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1969.md) | $56,179 | 67,106 | 76 |
| [1968](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1968.md) | $61,432 | 30,635 | 53 |
| [1967](https://ottoquest.com/models/pontiac-firebird/1967.md) | $44,774 | 47,200 | 51 |

## Used 1981 Pontiac Firebird prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 1981 Pontiac Firebird?

Used 1981 Pontiac Firebirds for sale at U.S. dealers ask $41,340 on average (half ask less than $36,900), across 30 cars. The cars for sale have 36,823 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### How does the 1981 Pontiac Firebird compare with the 1980?

The 1981 asks $41,340 on average with 36,823 miles; the 1980 asks $33,904 with 59,777 miles.

## More

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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