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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
1999 Ford Contour SE
Sold

1999 Ford Contour SE

IAAI 41196113 1FAFP6639XK119874

Normal wear · 87,000 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Clean title · Keys Jan 9, 2025
1996 Ford Contour
Sold
$100

1996 Ford Contour

Copart 73338064 3FALP6535TM129390

All over · 87,588 mi · Portland South, OR, US...

Salvage title · Keys Jan 6, 2025
1998 Ford Contour SE
Sold
$100

1998 Ford Contour SE

Copart 84331424 1FAFP6637WK280190

Minor dents & scratches · 185,754 mi · Portland South, OR, US...

Clean title · Keys Dec 30, 2024
1998 Ford Contour
Sold
$80

1998 Ford Contour

Copart 78490084 1FAFP65L6WK252432

Front end · 0 mi · San Antonio, TX, USA

Salvage title · Keys Dec 26, 2024
1997 Ford Contour
Sold
$150

1997 Ford Contour

Copart 80501924 3FALP6535VM112253

Rear end · 116,778 mi · Hampton, VA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Dec 17, 2024
1998 Ford Contour
Sold
$125

1998 Ford Contour

Copart 74499894 1FAFP68G1WK182658

Side · 76,717 mi · Punta Gorda South, FL,...

Salvage title · Keys Nov 23, 2024
1998 Ford Contour
Sold
$225

1998 Ford Contour

Copart 81118614 1FAFP65L2WK235594

Mechanical · 62,140 mi · Houston, TX, USA

Salvage title · Keys Nov 22, 2024
1997 Ford Contour
Sold
$50

1997 Ford Contour

Copart 70036024 3FALP6536VM113346

Mechanical · 115,084 mi · Redding, CA, USA

Clean title · Keys Nov 15, 2024

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

Contour by year

2007 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1957

Ford models

Aerostar Aerostar Cargo Aspire Bronco Bronco Sport C-Max Contour Coupe Crown Victoria Crown Victoria Police Custom E-150 E-250 E-350 E-Series Commercial E-Transit E-Transit Cargo Econoline Econoline Cargo Econoline Commercial Econoline Passenger Econoline Wagon EcoSport Edge Escape Escort Excursion Expedition Expedition Max Explorer Explorer Sport Explorer Sport Trac F-100 F-150 F-150 Lightning F-150 Police Responder F-250 F-350 F-450 F-550 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis F-600 F-650 F-700 F-750 F-Super Duty Trucks Fairlane Fairmont Falcon Festiva Fiesta Five Hundred Flex Focus Focus Electric Freestar Freestar Cargo Freestyle Fusion Galaxie GT LTD Maverick Model A Model T Mustang Mustang Mach-E Ocean Phaeton Police Interceptor Police Interceptor Utility Probe Ranchero Ranger Roadster Special Service Taurus Taurus X Tempo Thunderbird Torino Transit Transit Cargo Transit Chassis Transit Connect Transit Passenger Van Windstar Windstar Cargo ZX2

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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