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Cars under $5,000 for sale at auction in Minnesota

Remarket Space has sold 4,593 vehicles under $5,000 at public online auction in Elk River, Minnesota. Every price below is a real closing bid — not an estimate and not an asking price. Bid live or use Buy Now to purchase instantly.

Average sale price $1,013
Median sale price $650
Typical range $50–$4,995
Sold to date 4,593
Average sale price for cars under $5,000 by model year $1,013 average across 4,593 sold · $50–$4,995 typical
See the sale-price data by model year
Model yearAverage sale priceVehicles sold
2022$3001
2021$3,3501
2020$2,9105
2019$2,78914
2018$2,86919
2017$2,30161
2016$2,05572
2015$1,764114
2014$1,774205
2013$1,476271
2012$1,248285
2011$1,212302
2010$1,153312
2009$920301
2008$893373
2007$800385
2006$717336
2005$701292
2004$721261
2003$724234
2002$674182
2001$745126
2000$68396
1999$58385
1998$59554
1997$59546
1996$70120
1995$40020
1994$46015
1993$67510
1992$83510
1991$4426
1990$6004
1989$62313
1988$30510
1987$3884
1986$6506
1985$2333
1984$5505
1983$2926
1982$501
1981$3205
1980$3254
1979$1752
1978$2,0252
1977$4333
1976$1,2501
1974$4502
1971$1,0252
1970$3,1752
1969$7001
1965$1,4252
1956$3501
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About these prices

What does a car under $5,000 sell for at auction in Minnesota?

Across 4,593 sold at Remarket Space the average final price is $1,013 and the median is $650 — auction prices, not retail. Comparable vehicles ask roughly $1,450 on a dealer lot. Most close here between $50 and $4,995, depending on model year, mileage and whether the vehicle runs.

Why is a car under $5,000 cheaper at this auction than at a dealership?

Dealers buy their inventory at auction and mark it up to sell to you. Remarket Space lets you skip that middleman and buy at the same prices dealers pay — typically 30%+ below retail. There is no sticker to negotiate: the vehicle sells for whatever buyers bid that day, or instantly at its Buy Now price.

Can I buy without a dealer license?

Yes. Remarket Space is an online public marketplace in Elk River, Minnesota, open to individual buyers, businesses and licensed dealers alike. Bid in a live auction or use Buy Now to purchase instantly — the entire transaction completes 100% online in about 5 minutes.

What happens if the car has a major mechanical problem?

Every purchase is covered by the 3-Day Major Mechanical Guarantee: if a major component like the engine or transmission has a serious issue, report it by email within 72 hours of receiving the vehicle and Remarket Space makes it right. Title issues are guaranteed for life. Every listing also shows a full inspection — what is wrong with the car, not just what is right.

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