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2016 Tesla Model S auction results: final bids and sale history

FinalBid holds 2,599 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2016 Tesla Model S. Across 2,458 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $5,600. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 1,385 verified odometer readings sit above 107,937 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Jun 21, 2019, the newest in Oct 19, 2026. Auction results for the 2016 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 2016 Tesla Model S belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.

$4,200
Median final bid
$3,100–$5,500
Middle half
$6,903
Top 10% from
$15,575
Highest

Price index

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

$3,300 $3,900 $4,500 $5,100 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $4,675

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 695 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
65%
$4,263 2016
Georgia
20%
$4,000 2016
Ukraine
6%
$3,650 2016
Mexico
4%
$3,650 2016
United Arab Emirates
1%
$3,400 2016
Armenia
0.9%
$2,975 2016
Guatemala
0.9%
$5,275 2016
Lithuania
0.3%
$3,700 2016
Moldova
0.3%
$5,150 2016
Poland
0.3%
$4,750 2016
Uzbekistan
0.3%
$3,325 2016
XX
0.3%
$4,350 2016
Other countries 1%

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

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 573 sold median $4,050
IAAI 337 sold median $4,550

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 2016 Tesla Model S sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 2016 Tesla Model S was $4,200; half of the 910 sales went for $3,100 to $5,500.

Where do 2016 Tesla Model S cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (65%), Georgia (20%), Ukraine (6%).

Is a 2016 Tesla Model S cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $4,050, IAAI $4,550.

How much does a 2016 Tesla Model S sell for at auction?

The auction results listed here are the answer — every 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Tesla Model S

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

Example VIN history →