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Hyundai Sonata auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 212,903 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Hyundai Sonata. Across 199,124 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $1,350. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 112,209 verified odometer readings sit above 117,401 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 1, 2019, the newest in Oct 18, 2026. The Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata stops losing value.

$1,100
Median final bid
$550–$2,500
Middle half
$6,075
Top 10% from
$21,650
Highest

Price index

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

$900 $1,030 $1,170 $1,300 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $1,100

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
2026 736
$10,525
2025 2,350
$9,300
2024 1,800
$8,700
2023 2,020
$5,500
2022 1,499
$5,200
2021 2,846
$4,200
2020 2,099
$4,000
2019 3,059
$2,100
2018 4,231
$2,100
2017 5,595
$1,500
2016 6,087
$1,200
2015 8,198
$1,150

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 52,962 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
73%
$900 2015
Mexico
9%
$1,200 2016
United Arab Emirates
5%
$3,950 2022
Nigeria
5%
$1,200 2015
Georgia
3%
$5,500 2021
Libya
0.9%
$600 2011
Azerbaijan
0.9%
$7,000 2021
Jordan
0.8%
$7,300 2025
Iraq
0.3%
$4,100 2024
Guatemala
0.3%
$788 2014
Ghana
0.3%
$650 2015
Armenia
0.2%
$3,200 2021
Other countries 2%

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

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 39,476 sold median $1,150
IAAI 27,908 sold median $1,100

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Sonata by year

2027 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

Hyundai models

Accent Azera Elantra Entourage Equus Genesis Genesis Coupe Genesis Sedan Ioniq Ioniq 5 Ioniq 6 IONIQ 9 Kona NEXO Palisade Palisade Hybrid Santa Cruz Santa Fe Sonata Tiburon Tucson Veloster Venue Veracruz XG

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a Hyundai Sonata sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Hyundai Sonata was $1,100; half of the 67,384 sales went for $550 to $2,500.

Where do Hyundai Sonata cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (73%), Mexico (9%), United Arab Emirates (5%).

Is a Hyundai Sonata cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $1,150, IAAI $1,100.

What should I pay for a salvage Hyundai Sonata?

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

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

Are these final bids what a repaired Hyundai Sonata would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata

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

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