Vehicles Price Guide
What vehicles actually sell for at government surplus auctions.
Average Price
$4,650
Median Price
$1,750
Price Range
$0 – $939,000
Items Sold
43,196
Average Price by Source
Which auction sites have the cheapest vehicles?
| Source | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| PropertyRoom | $623 | 496 |
| USPS | $1,672 | 243 |
| Proxibid | $2,701 | 732 |
| PublicSurplus | $2,819 | 2,320 |
| HiBid | $3,129 | 1,347 |
| GovPlanet | $3,164 | 419 |
| DLA | $4,178 | 165 |
| GovDeals | $4,228 | 24,600 |
| Municibid | $4,850 | 874 |
| PurpleWave | $5,755 | 7,891 |
| GSA | $6,319 | 619 |
| RitchieBros | $6,640 | 3,396 |
| USMS | $28,210 | 64 |
| State | $101,764 | 25 |
| JJKane | $180,580 | 5 |
Average Price by State
Where are vehicles cheapest?
| State | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $1,463 | 37 |
| Puerto Rico | $1,503 | 2 |
| Idaho | $2,179 | 252 |
| Maine | $2,179 | 78 |
| Rhode Island | $2,218 | 192 |
| Colorado | $2,588 | 1,045 |
| Montana | $2,752 | 25 |
| Vermont | $2,832 | 8 |
| Wyoming | $3,158 | 79 |
| New York | $3,159 | 1,621 |
| Arizona | $3,192 | 630 |
| Utah | $3,221 | 756 |
| West Virginia | $3,306 | 158 |
| Connecticut | $3,337 | 205 |
| Louisiana | $3,483 | 457 |
| Maryland | $3,487 | 1,296 |
| Arkansas | $3,495 | 380 |
| South Dakota | $3,518 | 350 |
| New Mexico | $3,708 | 204 |
| Georgia | $3,710 | 2,091 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do vehicles sell for at government auctions?
Based on 43,196 completed sales tracked by BidProwl, vehicles typically sell for a median of $1,750, with prices ranging from $0 to $939,000.
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 $623.
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 $1,750 median sold price before bidding, and factor in the buyer's premium and pickup costs.