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2012 Tesla Model S auction results: final bids and sale history

FinalBid holds 379 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2012 Tesla Model S. Across 349 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $3,300. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 136 verified odometer readings sit above 118,006 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Sep 13, 2019, the newest in Oct 13, 2026. Auction results for the 2012 Tesla Model S 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 2012 Tesla Model S belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.

$2,250
Median final bid
$1,650–$3,000
Middle half
$3,615
Top 10% from
$8,300
Highest
Sold

2012 Tesla Model S

Copart 77422653 5YJSA1CN8CFP02656

Front end · 62,570 mi · Nashville, TN, USA

Salvage title Jan 9, 2024

Price index

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

$1,600 $2,300 $3,000 $3,700 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $3,550

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 71 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
87%
$2,325 2012
Georgia
4%
$2,250 2012
Guatemala
4%
$1,600 2012
Armenia
1%
$2,300 2012
Mexico
1%
$1,500 2012
El Salvador
1%
$1,900 2012

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

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 66 sold median $2,300
IAAI 39 sold median $2,150

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Model S years

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

Tesla models

Cybertruck Model 3 Model S Model X Model Y Roadster S

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a 2012 Tesla Model S sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 2012 Tesla Model S was $2,250; half of the 105 sales went for $1,650 to $3,000.

Where do 2012 Tesla Model S cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (87%), Georgia (4%), Guatemala (4%).

Is a 2012 Tesla Model S cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $2,300, IAAI $2,150.

How much does a 2012 Tesla Model S sell for at auction?

The auction results listed here are the answer — every 2012 Tesla Model S lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.

What pushes a 2012 Tesla Model S 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 2012 Tesla Model S

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

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