iPod Prices by Year, 2001–2007
The iPod (5 GB) cost $399.00 in November 2001. The newest, the iPod classic (80 GB), is $249.00 (Sep 2007), down 38%. Overall U.S. prices rose 89% over the same time, so after inflation it actually got cheaper.
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iPod price history
Music player, at U.S. launch. "In Aug 2026 dollars" adjusts each price for inflation with the CPI.
| Date | Product | Price | In Aug 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2007 ↗ | iPod classic (80 GB) | $249.00 | $400.07 |
| November 2001 ↗ | iPod (5 GB) | $399.00 | $753.42 |
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Source
Apple's launch press releases. Prices are music player, at U.S. launch. Inflation adjustment: BLS CPI-U, all items (FRED CPIAUCNS).
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