Kindle Prices by Year, 2007–2024
The Kindle (original) cost $399.00 in November 2007. The newest, the Kindle (2024, with ads), is $109.99 (Oct 2024), down 72%. Overall U.S. prices rose 59% over the same time, so after inflation it actually got cheaper.
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Kindle price history
E-reader, cheapest version at U.S. launch. "In Aug 2026 dollars" adjusts each price for inflation with the CPI.
| Date | Product | Price | In Aug 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 ↗ | Kindle (2024, with ads) | $109.99 | $116.72 |
| September 2011 ↗ | Kindle (4th generation, with ads) | $79.00 | $116.64 |
| February 2009 ↗ | Kindle 2 | $359.00 | $566.74 |
| November 2007 ↗ | Kindle (original) | $399.00 | $635.93 |
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Source
Amazon's launch announcements, as reported. Prices are e-reader, cheapest version at U.S. launch. Inflation adjustment: BLS CPI-U, all items (FRED CPIAUCNS).
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