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Ford Explorer auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 196,780 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Ford Explorer. Across 185,400 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $2,600. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 85,529 verified odometer readings sit above 124,735 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 1, 2019, the newest in Oct 27, 2026. The Ford Explorer 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 Explorer stops losing value.

$2,400
Median final bid
$975–$5,356
Middle half
$9,800
Top 10% from
$33,600
Highest

Price index

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

$2,000 $2,230 $2,470 $2,700 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $2,509

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
2026 364
$17,500
2025 1,683
$15,700
2024 699
$11,975
2023 1,869
$9,400
2022 2,403
$8,625
2021 2,749
$7,300
2020 3,843
$6,500
2019 1,735
$3,750
2018 4,154
$3,650
2017 6,226
$3,100
2016 5,491
$2,450
2015 4,258
$1,500

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 42,099 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
75%
$2,250 2016
Mexico
14%
$1,900 2016
Honduras
4%
$2,100 2017
United Arab Emirates
3%
$8,900 2022
Georgia
1%
$8,400 2022
Nigeria
0.6%
$1,075 2015
Guatemala
0.5%
$1,450 2015
El Salvador
0.5%
$2,600 2019
Jordan
0.2%
$12,288 2025
Ukraine
0.2%
$8,325 2022
Bolivia
0.1%
$600 2009
XX
0.1%
$2,100 2015
Other countries 1%

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

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 31,176 sold median $2,500
IAAI 22,508 sold median $2,225

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Top recent results

The highest final bids among the latest sales.

Date Vehicle Damage Final bid
Oct 23, 2026 2025 Ford Explorer ST Rear end $22,000
Oct 23, 2026 2025 Ford Explorer ST Front end $21,200
Oct 23, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer ST Side $21,100
Oct 24, 2026 2025 Ford Explorer ST Side $19,925
Oct 23, 2026 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line Rear end $19,900
Oct 22, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg Front end $19,600
Oct 22, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer Rear end $19,250
Oct 22, 2026 2022 Ford Explorer ST Rear end $18,600
Oct 25, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum Side $17,600
Oct 26, 2026 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum Front end $16,500
Oct 21, 2026 2026 Ford Explorer Active w/200A Pkg Front end $16,300
Oct 23, 2026 2025 Ford Explorer Active Minor dents & scratches $16,000
Oct 23, 2026 2022 Ford Explorer ST Water/flood $15,700
Oct 26, 2026 2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch Hail $15,300

Explorer by year

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1948

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Auction archive FAQ

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

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Ford Explorer was $2,400; half of the 53,684 sales went for $975 to $5,356.

Where do Ford Explorer cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (75%), Mexico (14%), Honduras (4%).

Is a Ford Explorer cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $2,500, IAAI $2,225.

What should I pay for a salvage Ford Explorer?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Ford Explorer 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 Explorer sells for at auction?

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

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

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Ford Explorer 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 Explorer

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

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