Junk Car Value by Age
Updated September 2026 · instant cash offers in the JunkUrCar Price Index, Mar 2022–Sep 2026
Pre-2008: median $300, 2.4% at $1,000+ (n=21,996). 2008–2012: median $375, 7.9% at $1,000+ (n=10,188). 2013–2017: median $575, 29.4% at $1,000+ (n=6,492). 2018+: median $4,000, 81.3% at $1,000+ (n=2,032). Offers vary by vehicle, condition and location and are not guaranteed.
| Model years | Median offer | Middle half (p25–p75) | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-2008 | $300 (n=21,996) | $225–$400 | 21,996 |
| 2008–2012 | $375 (n=10,188) | $250–$525 | 10,188 |
| 2013–2017 | $575 (n=6,492) | $350–$1,175 | 6,492 |
| 2018+ | $4,000 (n=2,032) | $1,525–$7,150 | 2,032 |
Median offer by single model year
| Model year | Median offer | Middle half (p25–p75) | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,725 (n=30) | $5,700–$15,175 | 30 |
| 2025 | $9,650 (n=107) | $6,875–$16,275 | 107 |
| 2024 | $7,625 (n=126) | $4,725–$13,975 | 126 |
| 2023 | $7,700 (n=145) | $4,900–$11,050 | 145 |
| 2022 | $6,125 (n=159) | $3,975–$9,000 | 159 |
| 2021 | $5,900 (n=208) | $3,825–$9,050 | 208 |
| 2020 | $4,175 (n=267) | $2,425–$6,500 | 267 |
| 2019 | $2,675 (n=404) | $1,225–$4,950 | 404 |
| 2018 | $1,750 (n=586) | $825–$3,575 | 586 |
| 2017 | $1,150 (n=808) | $525–$2,175 | 808 |
| 2016 | $825 (n=1,032) | $425–$1,675 | 1,032 |
| 2015 | $650 (n=1,281) | $375–$1,275 | 1,281 |
| 2014 | $500 (n=1,536) | $325–$900 | 1,536 |
| 2013 | $450 (n=1,835) | $300–$750 | 1,835 |
| 2012 | $425 (n=2,056) | $300–$650 | 2,056 |
| 2011 | $400 (n=1,883) | $275–$625 | 1,883 |
| 2010 | $350 (n=1,839) | $275–$500 | 1,839 |
| 2009 | $325 (n=1,790) | $250–$475 | 1,790 |
| 2008 | $325 (n=2,620) | $250–$450 | 2,620 |
| 2007 | $325 (n=2,830) | $250–$450 | 2,830 |
| 2006 | $325 (n=2,590) | $225–$425 | 2,590 |
| 2005 | $325 (n=2,629) | $225–$425 | 2,629 |
| 2004 | $325 (n=2,313) | $225–$425 | 2,313 |
| 2003 | $325 (n=2,083) | $225–$425 | 2,083 |
| 2002 | $300 (n=1,822) | $225–$400 | 1,822 |
| 2001 | $300 (n=1,517) | $225–$400 | 1,517 |
| 2000 | $300 (n=1,297) | $225–$400 | 1,297 |
| 1999 | $300 (n=1,073) | $225–$375 | 1,073 |
| 1998 | $275 (n=832) | $200–$375 | 832 |
| 1997 | $300 (n=653) | $200–$375 | 653 |
| 1996 | $275 (n=484) | $175–$350 | 484 |
| 1995 | $275 (n=369) | $175–$350 | 369 |
| 1994 | $275 (n=270) | $175–$350 | 270 |
| 1993 | $250 (n=206) | $200–$350 | 206 |
| 1992 | $250 (n=173) | $175–$350 | 173 |
| 1991 | $250 (n=126) | $175–$350 | 126 |
| 1990 | $250 (n=120) | $175–$325 | 120 |
| 1989 | $225 (n=122) | $150–$325 | 122 |
| 1988 | $250 (n=98) | $175–$325 | 98 |
| 1987 | $275 (n=72) | $200–$350 | 72 |
| 1986 | $250 (n=52) | $175–$325 | 52 |
| 1985 | $275 (n=48) | $175–$375 | 48 |
| 1984 | $275 (n=51) | $200–$425 | 51 |
| 1982 | $225 (n=23) | $175–$400 | 23 |
| 1981 | $275 (n=20) | $200–$375 | 20 |