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Tesla Model 3 auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 61,754 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Tesla Model 3. Across 58,088 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $7,700. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 41,704 verified odometer readings sit above 54,168 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 30, 2019, the newest in Oct 18, 2026. The Tesla Model 3 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 Tesla Model 3 stops losing value.

$6,600
Median final bid
$4,700–$8,950
Middle half
$12,200
Top 10% from
$32,550
Highest

Price index

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

$5,300 $6,130 $6,970 $7,800 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $7,500

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
2026 416
$14,000
2025 2,674
$12,100
2024 1,890
$11,300
2023 5,501
$7,100
2022 4,941
$6,700
2021 3,265
$6,100
2020 2,536
$5,500
2019 2,671
$4,900
2018 3,507
$4,800
2017 69
$4,100

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 21,595 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
60%
$6,900 2022
Georgia
22%
$6,100 2021
Ukraine
7%
$5,700 2022
Mexico
2%
$5,600 2020
Oman
2%
$10,800 2024
Armenia
2%
$7,325 2024
United Arab Emirates
2%
$6,725 2023
Poland
0.7%
$7,213 2022
Uzbekistan
0.6%
$6,000 2021
Guatemala
0.5%
$5,800 2022
Cambodia
0.4%
$6,000 2019
Lithuania
0.3%
$7,900 2023
Other countries 2%

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

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 19,047 sold median $6,500
IAAI 8,423 sold median $6,850

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Top recent results

The highest final bids among the latest sales.

Date Vehicle Damage Final bid
Oct 14, 2026 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance Front end $20,200
Oct 15, 2026 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium Side $20,100
Oct 14, 2026 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance Rear end $18,200
Oct 15, 2026 2024 Tesla Model 3 Side $18,000
Oct 17, 2026 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium Rear end $17,500
Oct 15, 2026 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium Vandalism $17,400
Oct 14, 2026 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Side $17,200
Oct 17, 2026 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Front end $16,800
Oct 14, 2026 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Front end $16,700
Oct 14, 2026 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Side $16,600
Oct 14, 2026 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium Undercarriage $16,600
Oct 15, 2026 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Front end $16,000
Oct 16, 2026 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Front end $15,700
Oct 15, 2026 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Water/flood $15,500
Oct 14, 2026 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear end $15,500
Oct 16, 2026 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium Front end $15,300

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a Tesla Model 3 sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Tesla Model 3 was $6,600; half of the 27,470 sales went for $4,700 to $8,950.

Where do Tesla Model 3 cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (60%), Georgia (22%), Ukraine (7%).

Is a Tesla Model 3 cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $6,500, IAAI $6,850.

What should I pay for a salvage Tesla Model 3?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Tesla Model 3 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 Tesla Model 3 sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Tesla Model 3 final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired Tesla Model 3 would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Tesla Model 3 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 Tesla Model 3

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

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