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Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (5th gen)

2012–2015

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  • Lowest price

    US$29,250

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$80,300

    Since 2020 · n=30

  • Highest price

    US$325,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    30

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 30 lots

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Based on 30 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

US$66,735

Market value · recent verified sales

-15.5%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 15.5% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$66,735

+0%

5-Year Forecast

US$66,735

+0%

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Market scores

43

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Limited-slip diff

    −US$42,671-53%

    4 with · 29 without · low confidence

  • Built ≤ 2013

    −US$30,584-38%

    6 with · 5 without · med confidence

  • Manual gearbox

    −US$7,396-9%

    15 with · 12 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. 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 is trading at a median of $66,735, down 15.5% over the past twelve months—a meaningful decline that signals ongoing depreciation pressure in this segment. The SELL signal reflects both the negative year-over-year movement and the car's current positioning within the broader market.

Liquidity remains thin, with only eight transactions recorded in the last year and thirty total sales tracked in our database; two active listings currently on the market suggest continued supply-demand imbalance. For buyers, sparse transaction volume means wider bid-ask spreads and longer holding periods; for sellers, the thin market makes timing and pricing especially critical.

These ZL1s typically change hands with low mileage, averaging just under 19,500 miles, which is consistent with speculative purchases and occasional use. This mileage profile supports the "stable modern classic" classification but hasn't arrested the depreciation trend.

The collectibility score of 5 places the ZL1 in collectible territory, driven by its high-performance credentials and the nameplate's historic appeal. Moderate desirability and an unknown production volume suggest the market views it as a modern performance car rather than a restricted-supply collector's piece.

Looking ahead, the base projection holds prices flat through both the three and five-year horizons at the current $66,735 level. This sideways outlook reflects the structural headwinds facing modern American muscle cars: depreciation has likely run its course, but significant appreciation appears unlikely without a meaningful shift in collector sentiment toward the fifth-generation platform.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$66,735
  • Annual appr. rate-15.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked42
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared42 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • DepreciationUS$4,020
  • Total annual costUS$9,850

For sale now · 2 live

All live deals

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings2
  • Sales Last 12 Months16
  • Sell-Through53%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings2
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$90,971
  • Avg Mileage at Sale19,461 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$29,250 – US$325,000
  • Total Sales Tracked30

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$29,250

    cars-and-bids · 23 Sept 2026

  • US$40,500

    Bring a Trailer · 22 Sept 2026

  • US$61,000

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Sept 2026

  • US$42,750

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Aug 2026

  • US$35,250

    Bring a Trailer · 27 Aug 2026

  • US$65,553

    Bring a Trailer · 18 Aug 2026

  • US$71,500

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$65,000

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Jul 2026

  • US$40,500

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Jul 2026

  • US$50,000

    Bring a Trailer · 24 May 2026

Common questions

What is a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (5th gen) worth in 2026?

The current United States market median is US$66,735, based on 8 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$29,250 to US$325,000.

Is the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (5th gen) going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United States median moved -15.5%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (5th gen)s are for sale right now?

We track 2 live auction listings for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.