Vehicles Price Guide
What vehicles actually sell for at government surplus auctions.
Average Price
$3,532
Median Price
$1,075
Price Range
$0 – $997,500
Items Sold
97,765
Average Price by Source
Which auction sites have the cheapest vehicles?
| Source | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| PropertyRoom | $496 | 306 |
| USPS | $1,957 | 415 |
| Proxibid | $2,111 | 39,091 |
| WI Surplus | $2,269 | 280 |
| HiBid | $2,367 | 4,652 |
| PublicSurplus | $2,389 | 5,874 |
| DLA | $3,295 | 314 |
| GovPlanet | $3,639 | 546 |
| GovDeals | $3,860 | 33,252 |
| Municibid | $5,724 | 935 |
| MNBID | $5,836 | 20 |
| PurpleWave | $5,894 | 7,463 |
| GSA | $7,213 | 2,631 |
| GSA Fleet | $11,072 | 1,248 |
| USMS | $20,191 | 310 |
| RitchieBros | $33,511 | 392 |
| State | $85,459 | 29 |
| JJKane | $87,914 | 7 |
Average Price by State
Where are vehicles cheapest?
| State | Avg Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $526 | 315 |
| Maryland | $1,846 | 2,301 |
| Indiana | $1,948 | 3,105 |
| Georgia | $2,385 | 5,305 |
| Kentucky | $2,501 | 2,382 |
| Ohio | $2,517 | 5,393 |
| Louisiana | $2,647 | 1,218 |
| Maine | $2,757 | 328 |
| Wisconsin | $2,864 | 1,009 |
| Arkansas | $2,866 | 1,122 |
| Washington | $2,887 | 2,049 |
| Rhode Island | $2,899 | 226 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | $2,908 | 7 |
| Texas | $2,951 | 9,525 |
| Hawaii | $3,109 | 101 |
| California | $3,114 | 5,674 |
| New Jersey | $3,144 | 1,930 |
| West Virginia | $3,174 | 435 |
| Nevada | $3,185 | 681 |
| New York | $3,252 | 2,803 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do vehicles sell for at government auctions?
Based on 97,765 completed sales tracked by BidProwl, vehicles typically sell for a median of $1,075, with prices ranging from $0 to $997,500.
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 $496.
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 $1,075 median sold price before bidding, and factor in the buyer's premium and pickup costs.