Junk Car Value by Age
Updated November 2026 · instant cash offers in the JunkUrCar Price Index, Mar 2022–Nov 2026
Pre-2008: median $300, 2.3% at $1,000+ (n=23,694). 2008–2012: median $375, 7.4% at $1,000+ (n=11,236). 2013–2017: median $550, 27.4% at $1,000+ (n=7,174). 2018+: median $3,850, 80.9% at $1,000+ (n=2,090). Offers vary by vehicle, condition and location and are not guaranteed.
| Model years | Median offer | Middle half (p25–p75) | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-2008 | $300 (n=23,694) | $225–$400 | 23,694 |
| 2008–2012 | $375 (n=11,236) | $250–$500 | 11,236 |
| 2013–2017 | $550 (n=7,174) | $350–$1,100 | 7,174 |
| 2018+ | $3,850 (n=2,090) | $1,500–$7,050 | 2,090 |
Median offer by single model year
| Model year | Median offer | Middle half (p25–p75) | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,775 (n=31) | $5,950–$16,475 | 31 |
| 2025 | $9,650 (n=107) | $6,875–$16,275 | 107 |
| 2024 | $7,650 (n=127) | $4,725–$13,875 | 127 |
| 2023 | $7,675 (n=147) | $4,875–$11,050 | 147 |
| 2022 | $6,125 (n=160) | $3,975–$9,100 | 160 |
| 2021 | $5,700 (n=213) | $3,825–$8,975 | 213 |
| 2020 | $4,150 (n=277) | $2,225–$6,325 | 277 |
| 2019 | $2,625 (n=417) | $1,175–$4,800 | 417 |
| 2018 | $1,700 (n=611) | $800–$3,400 | 611 |
| 2017 | $1,075 (n=870) | $525–$2,000 | 870 |
| 2016 | $775 (n=1,165) | $425–$1,500 | 1,165 |
| 2015 | $600 (n=1,414) | $375–$1,200 | 1,414 |
| 2014 | $475 (n=1,707) | $325–$825 | 1,707 |
| 2013 | $425 (n=2,018) | $300–$725 | 2,018 |
| 2012 | $400 (n=2,257) | $300–$625 | 2,257 |
| 2011 | $400 (n=2,100) | $275–$575 | 2,100 |
| 2010 | $350 (n=2,071) | $275–$500 | 2,071 |
| 2009 | $350 (n=1,942) | $250–$475 | 1,942 |
| 2008 | $350 (n=2,866) | $250–$450 | 2,866 |
| 2007 | $325 (n=3,113) | $250–$450 | 3,113 |
| 2006 | $325 (n=2,817) | $250–$425 | 2,817 |
| 2005 | $325 (n=2,900) | $225–$425 | 2,900 |
| 2004 | $325 (n=2,528) | $225–$425 | 2,528 |
| 2003 | $325 (n=2,222) | $225–$425 | 2,222 |
| 2002 | $300 (n=1,962) | $225–$400 | 1,962 |
| 2001 | $300 (n=1,621) | $225–$400 | 1,621 |
| 2000 | $300 (n=1,367) | $225–$400 | 1,367 |
| 1999 | $300 (n=1,139) | $225–$375 | 1,139 |
| 1998 | $275 (n=864) | $200–$375 | 864 |
| 1997 | $300 (n=702) | $200–$375 | 702 |
| 1996 | $275 (n=522) | $175–$350 | 522 |
| 1995 | $275 (n=388) | $175–$350 | 388 |
| 1994 | $275 (n=284) | $175–$350 | 284 |
| 1993 | $250 (n=211) | $200–$350 | 211 |
| 1992 | $250 (n=182) | $175–$350 | 182 |
| 1991 | $250 (n=131) | $200–$350 | 131 |
| 1990 | $225 (n=129) | $175–$325 | 129 |
| 1989 | $225 (n=123) | $150–$325 | 123 |
| 1988 | $250 (n=98) | $175–$325 | 98 |
| 1987 | $275 (n=73) | $200–$350 | 73 |
| 1986 | $250 (n=52) | $175–$325 | 52 |
| 1985 | $275 (n=48) | $175–$375 | 48 |
| 1984 | $275 (n=52) | $175–$425 | 52 |
| 1982 | $225 (n=23) | $175–$400 | 23 |
| 1981 | $275 (n=20) | $200–$375 | 20 |