Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (5th gen)
2012–2015
Lowest price
US$40,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$86,350
Since 2020 · n=24
Highest price
US$325,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
24
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 24 lots

Based on 24 verified auction results
US$66,735
Market value · recent verified sales
-8.0%
12-month change
Strong Buy
Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -8.0%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$66,735
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$66,735
+0%
Market scores
43
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
40
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
−US$7,371-9%11 with · 10 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has settled at a median price of $66,735, down 8 percent over the past year, but data suggests the market has bottomed out at this level. With a high-confidence buy signal attached to the current valuation, this appears to be a floor rather than a continuation of downward pressure.
The sample size of eight tracked sales over the past twelve months reflects thin liquidity in this segment, though the broader dataset of twenty-four transactions provides reasonable confidence in pricing trends. This thinness means patient buyers benefit from fewer competing offers, while sellers should expect deliberate purchase cycles rather than rapid turnover.
Fifth-gen ZL1 Camaros transacting in today's market typically carry around 22,000 miles, placing them in light-use territory relative to their age. This relatively low average mileage supports the stable-modern-classic classification, where preservation and limited driving are becoming standard ownership behaviors.
The collectibility score of five places these cars firmly in collector territory, driven by the ZL1's supercharged performance credentials and limited desirability window as the nameplate faces discontinuation. Moderate overall desirability—constrained by broader market enthusiasm for modern muscle cars—keeps this from commanding premium multiples at auction, but it protects against severe downside.
Forward projections through both 2027 and 2029 hold the median flat at current levels, reflecting stabilized demand and the absence of compelling near-term catalysts. The combination of bottomed pricing, thin trading, and moderate collector interest suggests these cars are entering a period of price equilibrium rather than appreciation or further erosion.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$66,735
- Annual appr. rate-8.0%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked27
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared27 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$4,020
- Total annual costUS$9,850
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months10
- Sell-Through42%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$102,284
- Avg Mileage at Sale22,000 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$40,500 – US$325,000
- Total Sales Tracked24
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$71,500
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Black · Manual
US$65,000
Bring a Trailer · 17 Jul 2026
US$40,500
Bring a Trailer · 5 Jul 2026
23,000 mi
US$50,000
Bring a Trailer · 24 May 2026
Summit White · automatic
US$42,900
mecum · 16 May 2026
Red Rock Metallic · Manual
US$57,570
Bring a Trailer · 1 May 2026
21,000 mi
Red Hot · 10-speed automatic
US$88,000
mecum · 21 Mar 2026
Vivid Orange · Manual
US$112,750
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Panther Black Matte · Automatic
US$154,000
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Riptide Blue · Manual
US$75,900
mecum · 18 Jan 2026
Black · Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.