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Ford Contour auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 910 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Ford Contour. Across 839 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $225. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 176 verified odometer readings sit above 114,813 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Apr 30, 2019, the newest in Nov 2, 2026. The Ford Contour auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Ford Contour stops losing value.

$225
Median final bid
$150–$325
Middle half
$430
Top 10% from
$1,150
Highest
1998 Ford Contour LX
Sold
$225

1998 Ford Contour LX

Copart 65140396 3FAFP6630WM137381

Front end · 172,913 mi · Portland South, OR, US...

Salvage title · Keys Oct 26, 2026
1998 Ford Contour
Sold
$400

1998 Ford Contour

IAAI 46197021 3FALP6534WM115761

Normal wear · 136,155 mi · Newburgh, NY, USA

Clean title · Keys Oct 7, 2026
1996 Ford Contour
Sold
$300

1996 Ford Contour

Copart 58030365 3FALP6538TM138455

Normal wear · 86,985 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...

Clean title · Keys Aug 13, 2026
1996 Ford Contour
Sold
$400

1996 Ford Contour

IAAI 45697300 1FALP65L5TK198314

Normal wear · 126,845 mi · Rosharon, TX, USA

Clean title · Keys Jul 31, 2026
1995 Ford Contour
Sold
$250

1995 Ford Contour

IAAI 43764285 1FALP65L0SK170886

Front end · 102,979 mi · San Diego, CA, USA

Clean title · Keys Jul 20, 2026

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$100 $200 $300 $400 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $225

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
1999 21
$225
1998 28
$250

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 70 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
91%
$213 1998
Mexico
4%
$375 1999
Guatemala
1%
$25 1999
Jordan
1%
$275 1999
El Salvador
1%
$60 1999

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 28 sold median $238
IAAI 51 sold median $225

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a Ford Contour sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Ford Contour was $225; half of the 79 sales went for $150 to $325.

Where do Ford Contour cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (91%), Mexico (4%), Guatemala (1%).

Is a Ford Contour cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $238, IAAI $225.

What should I pay for a salvage Ford Contour?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Ford Contour with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.

Does the model year change what a Ford Contour sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Ford Contour final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired Ford Contour would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Ford Contour vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any Ford Contour

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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