How much does a surplus vehicle sell for at government auction?

Across 38,158 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median vehicle sold for $2,432, with most closing between $878 and $5,395. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus vehicle?

Government agencies sell surplus vehicle through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live vehicle 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.

Vehicle: what it sells for at government auction

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

The median vehicle lot sold for $2,432 across 38,158 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $878 and $5,395.

Median sale

$2,432

Typical range

$878–$5,395

Completed lots

38,158

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

$2,633

2026-07

$2,526

2026-06

$2,405

2026-05

$2,178

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Vehicle sold prices by state

Texas$2,340 (2537)Ohio$2,016 (2526)Florida$3,000 (2502)California$2,023 (2214)Georgia$1,680 (2121)New York$1,690 (2097)Tennessee$2,161 (1697)New Jersey$1,526 (1412)Virginia$2,200 (1411)South Carolina$4,500 (1217)North Carolina$2,525 (1161)Missouri$2,990 (1143)Pennsylvania$2,850 (1068)Alabama$2,730 (1044)Arizona$2,633 (940)Washington$2,631 (898)Maryland$1,921 (802)Illinois$2,925 (775)Kentucky$1,983 (771)Colorado$3,100 (655)Utah$3,900 (601)Louisiana$2,259 (558)Oklahoma$2,837 (525)Indiana$2,145 (524)Oregon$3,600 (520)Kansas$3,250 (515)Iowa$3,786 (490)New Mexico$3,364 (446)Massachusetts$2,275 (443)Michigan$2,373 (400)Arkansas$1,989 (383)Minnesota$4,500 (345)Connecticut$1,820 (259)Rhode Island$1,325 (235)Mississippi$2,200 (221)Alaska$3,250 (213)Wisconsin$3,478 (208)Nebraska$3,705 (204)West Virginia$1,983 (179)Delaware$8,500 (169)Wyoming$3,900 (137)South Dakota$2,015 (135)Idaho$4,745 (131)Washington DC$2,275 (126)Nevada$2,080 (109)Montana$1,300 (81)Maine$2,113 (71)North Dakota$6,773 (68)New Hampshire$3,890 (58)Hawaii$1,300 (26)Vermont$2,599 (10)Puerto Rico$3,952 (9)

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 vehicle sell for at government auction?: Across 38,158 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median vehicle sold for $2,432, with most closing between $878 and $5,395. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus vehicle?: Government agencies sell surplus vehicle through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live vehicle 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 vehicle lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, pooled across every vehicle lot in the category. 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.