Vehicles Price Guide
What vehicles actually sell for at government surplus auctions.
Average Price
$3,677
Median Price
$1,200
Price Range
$0 – $710,000
Items Sold
89,672
Average Price by Source
Which auction sites have the cheapest vehicles?
| Source | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| PropertyRoom | $628 | 331 |
| WI Surplus | $1,992 | 191 |
| Proxibid | $2,166 | 32,181 |
| USPS | $2,301 | 388 |
| PublicSurplus | $2,472 | 5,445 |
| HiBid | $2,570 | 4,178 |
| DLA | $3,481 | 296 |
| GovPlanet | $3,600 | 532 |
| GovDeals | $3,876 | 33,199 |
| Municibid | $5,658 | 920 |
| PurpleWave | $5,959 | 7,415 |
| GSA | $7,258 | 2,538 |
| GSA Fleet | $11,077 | 1,189 |
| USMS | $20,191 | 310 |
| RitchieBros | $24,957 | 526 |
| State | $66,196 | 26 |
| JJKane | $87,914 | 7 |
Average Price by State
Where are vehicles cheapest?
| State | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $540 | 296 |
| Maryland | $1,982 | 2,143 |
| Indiana | $1,993 | 2,835 |
| Georgia | $2,519 | 4,891 |
| Kentucky | $2,597 | 2,078 |
| Ohio | $2,598 | 5,061 |
| New York | $2,660 | 2,813 |
| Louisiana | $2,825 | 1,075 |
| Maine | $2,859 | 313 |
| Wisconsin | $2,877 | 881 |
| Arkansas | $2,897 | 1,073 |
| Texas | $3,021 | 8,842 |
| Washington | $3,037 | 1,811 |
| Rhode Island | $3,047 | 236 |
| West Virginia | $3,120 | 405 |
| California | $3,247 | 5,171 |
| Virginia | $3,382 | 2,376 |
| Hawaii | $3,390 | 89 |
| Mississippi | $3,447 | 495 |
| District of Columbia | $3,463 | 152 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do vehicles sell for at government auctions?
Based on 89,672 completed sales tracked by BidProwl, vehicles typically sell for a median of $1,200, with prices ranging from $0 to $710,000.
What is the cheapest source for vehicles at government auctions?
Among sources with enough sales to compare, PropertyRoom has the lowest average sold price for vehicles at $628.
Are vehicles at government auctions a good deal?
Government surplus vehicles often sell below retail because agencies must clear inventory. Compare the current bid against the $1,200 median sold price before bidding, and factor in the buyer's premium and pickup costs.