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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 859 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $225. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 182 verified odometer readings sit above 114,311 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
1995 Ford Contour
Sold
$325

1995 Ford Contour

Copart 42935841 3FALP66L2SM125553

Mechanical · 176,302 mi · Eugene, OR, USA

Clean title · Keys Jun 8, 2021
1995 Ford Contour
Sold
$350

1995 Ford Contour

Copart 42824971 1FALP65L8SK155181

Minor dents & scratches · 131,512 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA

Clean title · Keys May 27, 2021
1995 Ford Contour
Sold
$200

1995 Ford Contour

Copart 42937331 3FALP6539SM123039

Minor dents & scratches · 118,261 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 26, 2021
1999 Ford Contour
Sold
$250

1999 Ford Contour

Copart 37979571 1FAFP68G6XK163122

Side · 148,905 mi · Martinez, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 12, 2021
1996 Ford Contour GL
Sold
$300

1996 Ford Contour GL

IAAI 29956978 1FALP653XTK180357

Unknown · 54,631 mi · Shepherdsville, KY, US...

No title • Bill of sale · Keys May 10, 2021
1998 Ford Contour LX
Sold
$425

1998 Ford Contour LX

Copart 32366471 1FAFP66L9WK210996

Minor dents & scratches · 64,544 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA

Clean title · Keys May 6, 2021
1996 Ford Contour GL
Sold
$325

1996 Ford Contour GL

IAAI 29724669 1FALP6532TK143318

Side · 202,570 mi · Bowling Green, KY, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys May 5, 2021
1999 Ford Contour SE
Sold
$400

1999 Ford Contour SE

Copart 40995341 1FAFP663XXK193370

Minor dents & scratches · 155,419 mi · Fresno, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 29, 2021
2000 Ford Contour
Sold
$275

2000 Ford Contour

Copart 36030431 3FAFP66Z8YM105060

Top/roof · 69,394 mi · Portland South, OR, US...

Salvage title · Keys Apr 19, 2021

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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