See what these items sold for: vehicles sold prices in Iowa.
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Median winning bid from 566 completed sales of vehicles in Iowa over the last year. Only items with at least five sales are shown.
| Item | Median | Typical range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer | $1,550$550-$4,450 | $550-$4,450 | 99 |
| Pickup Truck | $2,650$1,588-$6,375 | $1,588-$6,375 | 64 |
| Semi Truck | $10,500$4,800-$20,250 | $4,800-$20,250 | 35 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $7,650$3,250-$11,430 | $3,250-$11,430 | 32 |
| Ford F-150 | $2,350$1,200-$4,494 | $1,200-$4,494 | 29 |
| Dump Truck | $4,550$1,888-$14,500 | $1,888-$14,500 | 28 |
| Police Vehicle | $4,600$2,414-$5,704 | $2,414-$5,704 | 24 |
| Ford Explorer | $4,100$2,702-$5,625 | $2,702-$5,625 | 23 |
Winning bids only, excluding lots that closed with no bidder. Hammer price before any buyer's premium or tax.
Iowa's government agencies regularly liquidate surplus vehicles through public auctions, making the state a consistent source for buyers seeking used cars and trucks. The Iowa Department of Transportation, state law enforcement, and federal GSA facilities maintain fleets that periodically come up for sale when vehicles are replaced or deemed surplus. These auctions typically offer vehicles in working condition at prices below market retail, with inventory specialized fleet vehicles.
Vehicles come from multiple sources including GSA Auctions (federal government), GovDeals, GovPlanet, PublicSurplus, and direct state agency sales. Iowa state agencies, county governments, and federal facilities across the state list surplus vehicles on these platforms when they no longer need them.
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