LEGO Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set 5489-1
LEGO Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set (5489-1) is worth about $47 on the secondary market today, against a $65 retail price. It has 675 pieces, belongs to the Bricks and More theme and was released in 2009.
- Set number
- 5489-1
- Theme
- Bricks and More
- Year
- 2009
- Pieces
- 675
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $65
- Market value
- $47
- Used value
- $14
- Released
- 2009
- Retirement
- Retired in 2011
Minifigures in LEGO Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set
Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set value by year
From $38 in 2012 to $49 in 2026 so far: +29%. Its highest year was 2026, at $49.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $49 | +5.2% |
| 2025 | $46 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $45 | −5.7% |
| 2023 | $48 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $47 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $46 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | $45 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | $44 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | $43 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | $43 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | $41 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | $40 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | $39 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | $39 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | $38 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $3 together, roughly 6% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set (5489-1) worth?
LEGO Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set is worth approximately $47 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set retired?
Yes — Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set (5489-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set gone up in value?
Not currently. Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set launched at $65 and trades around $47 today, 27.7% below its retail price. The price history chart shows the full trend.
What is the price per piece for Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set?
At its $65 retail price across 675 pieces, Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set works out to about $0.096 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set a good investment?
Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set currently trades 27.7% below its $65 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set so expensive?
Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Building Set was released in 2009 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.