Question 1

How much does a Tesla Model Y sell for at auction?

Accepted Answer

Recent auction data puts the average Tesla Model Y sale price near $19,400. Units with clean titles and lower mileage command more; salvage or high-mileage units sell well below the average.

Question 2

What is the retail value of a Tesla Model Y?

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The average retail value for a Tesla Model Y is approximately $27,000. This represents the typical asking price at dealerships, based on comparable listings.

Question 3

What is the profit margin on a Tesla Model Y from auction?

Accepted Answer

Expect a gross spread of about $7,600 on a typical Tesla Model Y bought at auction and sold at retail. The net figure depends on your fee schedule, transport distance, and recon budget — The Runs List rolls those into a per-unit max bid.

Question 4

Is a Tesla Model Y a good car to buy at auction?

Accepted Answer

The Tesla Model Y is available at major auto auctions including Manheim, ADESA/Openlane, IAA, and Copart. Whether it's a good buy depends on the specific unit's condition, mileage, title status, and the current bid relative to retail value. The Runs List's deal scoring system rates every listing A through D so you can quickly identify the best opportunities.

Question 5

Where can I find a Tesla Model Y at auction?

Accepted Answer

Major wholesale channels — Manheim, ADESA/Openlane, Copart, and IAA — all move the Tesla Model Y regularly. The Runs List scans upcoming run lists so you know which sales actually have the units you want before you commit to attending.

Year	Avg. Auction	Avg. Retail	Spread
2025	$19,400	$27,000	$7,600
2024	$17,500	$24,300	$6,800
2023	$15,600	$21,600	$6,000
2022	$13,600	$18,900	$5,300
2021	$11,700	$16,200	$4,500
2020	$9,700	$13,500	$3,800

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