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

FinalBid holds 20,395 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Tesla Model S. Across 19,008 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $6,300. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 8,986 verified odometer readings sit above 96,808 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 9, 2019, the newest in Oct 25, 2026. The Tesla Model S 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 S stops losing value.

$4,350
Median final bid
$2,750–$7,900
Middle half
$14,900
Top 10% from
$81,000
Highest
2017 Tesla Model S 60
Sold
$2,600

2017 Tesla Model S 60

Copart 72194376 5YJSA1E11HF231127

Minor dents & scratches · 265,428 mi · San Bernardino, CA, US...

Salvage title · Keys Oct 19, 2026

Price index

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

$3,700 $4,130 $4,570 $5,000 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $4,650

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
2026 42
$35,125
2025 41
$21,500
2024 82
$22,150
2023 205
$17,650
2022 325
$15,100
2021 366
$13,825
2020 214
$9,300
2019 174
$9,150
2018 605
$6,300
2017 761
$5,400
2016 910
$4,200
2015 966
$3,100

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 4,808 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
68%
$4,400 2016
Georgia
19%
$4,150 2016
Ukraine
5%
$5,300 2017
Mexico
2%
$3,650 2016
Guatemala
0.8%
$2,675 2014
United Arab Emirates
0.7%
$3,475 2016
Poland
0.6%
$4,550 2017
Uzbekistan
0.5%
$4,700 2017
Armenia
0.4%
$2,675 2016
Lithuania
0.4%
$15,550 2021
El Salvador
0.2%
$5,250 2018
XX
0.2%
$6,800 2016
Other countries 1%

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

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 4,038 sold median $4,300
IAAI 2,301 sold median $4,450

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Top recent results

The highest final bids among the latest sales.

Date Vehicle Damage Final bid
Oct 23, 2026 2024 Tesla Model S Front end $22,200
Oct 23, 2026 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid Front end $19,900
Oct 24, 2026 2022 Tesla Model S Side $17,300
Oct 21, 2026 2022 Tesla Model S Front end $15,900
Oct 21, 2026 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range Rear end $15,900

Model S by year

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

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Auction archive FAQ

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

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Tesla Model S was $4,350; half of the 6,339 sales went for $2,750 to $7,900.

Where do Tesla Model S cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (68%), Georgia (19%), Ukraine (5%).

Is a Tesla Model S cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $4,300, IAAI $4,450.

What should I pay for a salvage Tesla Model S?

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

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

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

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

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

Example VIN history →