$175
1998 Ford Taurus SE Comfort
Copart 47276229 1FAFP53S7WA136764
Mechanical · 143,719 mi
Clean title · Keys
Sep 10, 2019
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1998 Ford Taurus auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 393 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1998 Ford Taurus. Across 365 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $225. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 73 verified odometer readings sit above 144,996 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 31, 2019, the newest in Oct 8, 2026. Auction results for the 1998 Ford Taurus at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 1998 Ford Taurus belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $250
- Median final bid
- $181–$300
- Middle half
- $403
- Top 10% from
- $800
- Highest
1998 Ford Taurus SE Comfort
Copart 45640749 1FAFP53S4WG197518
Mechanical · 168,410 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Sep 5, 2019
1998 Ford Taurus LX
Copart 44994239 1FAFP52U3WA100346
Minor dents & scratches · 141,757 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Keys
Sep 3, 2019
1998 Ford Taurus SE Comfort
Copart 45501779 1FAFP53S8WG206530
Minor dents & scratches · 122,376 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Keys
Aug 28, 2019
1998 Ford Taurus LX
Copart 41913209 1FAFP52S3WA159248
Front end · 107,271 mi · Columbia, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 9, 2019
1998 Ford Taurus LX
Copart 41781939 1FAFP52SXWA206209
Minor dents & scratches · 225,441 mi · West Warren, MA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 7, 2019
1998 Ford Taurus LX
Copart 40471129 1FAFP52UXWG259751
Minor dents & scratches · 132,169 mi · Peoria, IL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 5, 2019
1998 Ford Taurus LX
Copart 41064679 1FAFP52S6WA159325
Minor dents & scratches · 131,531 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Keys
Aug 1, 2019
1998 Ford Taurus
Copart 41741049 1FAFP57U0WA220131
Front end · 170,839 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 1, 2019
1998 Ford Taurus SE Comfort
Copart 38086169 1FAFP53S3WG148259
Rear end · 188,405 mi · Tulsa, OK, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 26, 2019
1998 Ford Taurus SE Comfort
Copart 34174369 1FAFP53S6WG108547
Normal wear · 206,597 mi · Minneapolis North, MN,...
Clean title · Keys
Jul 16, 2019
1998 Ford Taurus LX
Copart 41200759 1FAFP52U9WA191252
Mechanical · 122,856 mi · Harrisburg, PA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 11, 2019
1998 Ford Taurus SE Comfort
Copart 37726009 1FAFP53S8WA237215
Burn · 999,999 mi · Ft. Pierce, FL, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jul 10, 2019
1998 Ford Taurus LX
Copart 36114719 1FAFP52U2WA187222
Mechanical · 182,972 mi · Ogden, UT, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 8, 2019
1998 Ford Taurus LX
Copart 34663899 1FAFP52U9WA262899
Front end · 160,523 mi · York Haven, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 1, 2019
1998 Ford Taurus LX
Copart 34772009 1FAFP52UXWA213873
Minor dents & scratches · 247,412 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
May 31, 2019
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
Where they go
Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 68 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$250 | 1998 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
19 sold
median $225
IAAI
51 sold
median $250
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
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Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 1998 Ford Taurus sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1998 Ford Taurus was $250; half of the 70 sales went for $181 to $300.
Is a 1998 Ford Taurus cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $225, IAAI $250.
How much does a 1998 Ford Taurus sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1998 Ford Taurus lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.
What pushes a 1998 Ford Taurus final bid to the bottom of the range?
Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.
VIN history beyond the auction
Look past the final bid on any 1998 Ford Taurus
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
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