Dream Auto stats
From 8 closed auctions · 209 sold cars · 9,417 bids · 1,134 bidders. Built from K-Bid's bid history, so every past auction counts.
Bids in the final hour
21%
of all bids · 9% in the final 10 min
Price 1 hour before close
73%
of the final price, on average · 52% at 24h
Cars still rising in the last hour
88%
avg 2.9 bidders active in that hour
Extended past close
38%
of cars · longest ran 28 min over
Bidders per car
11.6
45 bids per car on average
Winner showed up late
47%
first bid on the car in its final hour
Won on a max bid
20%
winning bid was placed automatically
Re-runs
21
avg -11% vs first run · 6 in the live auction
How the price climbs
Average share of the final price reached before the scheduled close. Hover a point for the value.
When bids come in
Share of all bids, by time before each car's scheduled close.
After scheduled close (extended)5%
Final 10 minutes9%
10–60 minutes7%
1–6 hours7%
6–24 hours9%
1–3 days17%
3+ days45%
Bids by hour of day
Average bids per auction placed in each hour (Central time), across the whole week. Hover for unique bidders.
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Bids by day
Average bids per auction, by days before close.
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New vs returning bidders
Unique bidders per auction. "Returning" bid in an earlier Dream Auto auction.
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What sells: sold cars grouped
"% of value" = winning bid ÷ the listing's Carfax. Small groups are noisy.
Body
| Cars | Median | % value | Bids | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | 102 | $2,675 | 36% | 45 |
| Truck | 50 | $3,650 | 33% | 49 |
| Sedan | 38 | $1,730 | 30% | 41 |
| Hatchback | 5 | $2,726 | 44% | 34 |
| Coupe | 4 | $3,050 | 32% | 45 |
| Wagon | 4 | $3,300 | 33% | 48 |
| Van | 4 | $4,375 | 41% | 55 |
| Convertible | 1 | $2,475 | — | 59 |
Drivetrain
| Cars | Median | % value | Bids | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD | 77 | $3,500 | 34% | 45 |
| AWD | 63 | $3,000 | 38% | 47 |
| FWD | 57 | $1,950 | 32% | 40 |
| RWD | 12 | $2,975 | 31% | 55 |
Miles
| Cars | Median | % value | Bids | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100K | 22 | $4,375 | 40% | 51 |
| 100–150K | 69 | $3,225 | 36% | 49 |
| 150–200K | 106 | $2,375 | 33% | 43 |
| 200K+ | 11 | $1,925 | 28% | 34 |
Age
| Cars | Median | % value | Bids | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6–10 YRS | 39 | $3,600 | 39% | 48 |
| 11–15 YRS | 92 | $2,575 | 34% | 46 |
| 16–20 YRS | 56 | $2,650 | 34% | 42 |
| 21+ YRS | 22 | $2,475 | 27% | 43 |
Title
| Cars | Median | % value | Bids | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean | 203 | $2,660 | 34% | 45 |
| Salvage | 4 | $3,050 | 48% | 37 |
| Other | 1 | $5,501 | 40% | 65 |
Lot position
| Cars | Median | % value | Bids | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lots 1–5 | 40 | $4,975 | 43% | 53 |
| 6–10 | 40 | $3,575 | 37% | 48 |
| 11–15 | 37 | $2,650 | 34% | 43 |
| 16–20 | 33 | $2,033 | 33% | 40 |
| 21–25 | 24 | $2,200 | 31% | 44 |
| 26+ | 35 | $1,725 | 28% | 40 |
Make
| Cars | Median | % value | Bids | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | 53 | $3,050 | 35% | 47 |
| Chevrolet | 28 | $2,500 | 31% | 40 |
| GMC | 16 | $3,225 | 32% | 46 |
| Volkswagen | 16 | $1,853 | 36% | 28 |
| Nissan | 14 | $2,975 | 33% | 51 |
| Jeep | 14 | $2,400 | 33% | 42 |
| Toyota | 11 | $3,625 | 37% | 43 |
| Honda | 7 | $1,650 | 29% | 42 |
| BMW | 7 | $4,375 | 51% | 51 |
| Audi | 5 | $1,975 | 27% | 45 |
| Hyundai | 5 | $1,950 | 30% | 62 |
| Kia | 4 | $3,300 | 29% | 35 |
Re-runs
The same VIN sold again in a later Dream Auto auction: a no-show, a buyer who backed out, or a flip.
| Vehicle | First run | Bid | Next run | Bid | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Escape | #2 · Wed, Sep 16 | $4,575 | #4 · Wed, Sep 30 | $3,675 | -20% |
| 2004 Nissan Titan | #2 · Wed, Sep 16 | $900 | #4 · Wed, Sep 30 | $1,125 | +25% |
| 2002 Toyota Camry | #2 · Wed, Sep 16 | $950 | #4 · Wed, Sep 30 | $1,275 | +34% |
| 2013 Ford F-150 | #3 · Wed, Sep 23 | $6,101 | #5 · Wed, Oct 7 | $5,175 | -15% |
| 2019 Chrysler Pacifica | #3 · Wed, Sep 23 | $8,201 | #5 · Wed, Oct 7 | $4,375 | -47% |
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra | #3 · Wed, Sep 23 | $1,825 | #5 · Wed, Oct 7 | $2,525 | +38% |
| 2011 Ford F-150 | #4 · Wed, Sep 30 | $4,450 | #6 · Wed, Oct 14 | $3,650 | -18% |
| 2006 Hummer H3 | #4 · Wed, Sep 30 | $5,675 | #6 · Wed, Oct 14 | $3,650 | -36% |
| 2011 Audi A4 | #4 · Wed, Sep 30 | $1,730 | #6 · Wed, Oct 14 | $2,025 | +17% |
| 2008 Audi A4 | #4 · Wed, Sep 30 | $1,975 | #6 · Wed, Oct 14 | $2,225 | +13% |
| 2010 Nissan Rogue | #4 · Wed, Sep 30 | $1,575 | #6 · Wed, Oct 14 | $725 | -54% |
| 2011 Ford Edge | #4 · Wed, Sep 30 | $3,575 | #6 · Wed, Oct 14 | $2,615 | -27% |
| 2011 Ford Edge | #6 · Wed, Oct 14 | $2,615 | #8 · Wed, Oct 28 | $2,575 | -2% |
| 2008 Acura RDX | #5 · Wed, Oct 7 | $3,000 | #7 · Wed, Oct 21 | $1,800 | -40% |
| 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | #5 · Wed, Oct 7 | $1,200 | #7 · Wed, Oct 21 | $925 | -23% |
| 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan | #5 · Wed, Oct 7 | $2,175 | #7 · Wed, Oct 21 | $1,853 | -15% |
| 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander | #6 · Wed, Oct 14 | $2,935 | #8 · Wed, Oct 28 | $2,475 | -16% |
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | #6 · Wed, Oct 14 | $2,125 | #8 · Wed, Oct 28 | $3,100 | +46% |
| 2015 Jeep Patriot | #6 · Wed, Oct 14 | $1,800 | #8 · Wed, Oct 28 | $1,385 | -23% |
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | #6 · Wed, Oct 14 | $3,625 | #8 · Wed, Oct 28 | $1,500 | -59% |
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse | #7 · Wed, Oct 21 | $2,025 | #8 · Wed, Oct 28 | $1,925 | -5% |
| 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | Back in the live auction · lot 16, $205 so far | live | |||
| 2013 Chrysler 200 | Back in the live auction · lot 17, $200 so far | live | |||
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | Back in the live auction · lot 18, $525 so far | live | |||
| 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | Back in the live auction · lot 19, $51 so far | live | |||
| 2008 Acura RDX | Back in the live auction · lot 20, $575 so far | live | |||
| 2018 Ford Escape | Back in the live auction · lot 7, $3,075 so far | live | |||