How much does a surplus cargo van sell for at government auction?

Across 233 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median cargo van sold for $3,154, with most closing between $1,039 and $8,065. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus cargo van?

Government agencies sell surplus cargo van through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live cargo van listings into one free, searchable feed — no bid packs or credits required.

Are these sold prices before or after fees?

These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.

Cargo van: what it sells for at government auction

Name: Cargo van median final sale prices — United States government auction
Creator: GovAuctions

The median cargo van lot sold for $3,154 across 233 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $1,039 and $8,065.

Median sale

$3,154

Typical range

$1,039–$8,065

Completed lots

233

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

$1,094

2026-07

$3,906

2026-06

$1,950

2026-05

$1,723

Recent sold cargo van examples

2006 Ford E-150 Cargo Van$8,050
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2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van XL SWB w/Rear 180 Degree Door$8,400
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2014 Ford Econoline E-250 Cargo Van$4,100
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2015 RAM Cargo Van$825
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2009 Chevy 1500 AWD Express Cargo Van$2,275
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Cargo van sold prices by state

Texas$1,301 (51)Ohio$3,088 (23)Florida$1,803 (20)Washington$3,318 (14)Virginia$6,630 (9)Massachusetts$9,945 (8)Kentucky$3,167 (8)California$4,312 (7)Missouri$3,100 (6)Iowa$12,445 (6)

Other vehicles sold prices

Box truck $5,550 Trailer $2,568 Ford Explorer $3,358 Ford F-150 $3,639 Chevrolet Silverado $3,650 Ford F-350 $5,875 Ford F-250 $3,501 Dodge Charger $2,613 Chevrolet Tahoe $4,450 Freightliner $7,100

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus cargo van sell for at government auction?: Across 233 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median cargo van sold for $3,154, with most closing between $1,039 and $8,065. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus cargo van?: Government agencies sell surplus cargo van through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live cargo van listings into one free, searchable feed — no bid packs or credits required.
Are these sold prices before or after fees?: These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.

Methodology: median final winning bid on cargo van lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily. These figures are part of the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.