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Municibid vs Purple Wave

This page compares Municibid and Purple Wave using the lots FleetBid lists from each. Municibid has 224 open lots; Purple Wave has 3,294 open lots. Both have open lots in 29 categories and 16 states.

Side by side

MeasureMunicibidPurple Wave
Open lots2243,294
Categories with open lots2938
States with open lots1846
Sellers with open lots122718
Largest category by open lotsSUVs & Crossovers (32)Pickup Trucks (410)
Current bids on open lots$50 to $55,500$10 to $181,000
Sold lots with a winning bid260
Median winning bid, all categories$3,175No sales
Seller types of open lots100% government, 0% private (219 lots)35% government, 65% private (2,070 lots)
WebsiteMunicibid website(opens in a new tab)Purple Wave website(opens in a new tab)

Prices are winning bids as each auction site reported them. FleetBid does not add or adjust for buyer's premiums, taxes or fees, which vary by auction.

Frequently asked questions

Which has more open lots, Municibid or Purple Wave?
Purple Wave has more: 3,294 open lots, against 224 for Municibid.
Do Municibid and Purple Wave list the same categories?
Both have open lots in 29 categories. Municibid has lots in 29 categories and Purple Wave in 38 categories.
What kinds of sellers list on Municibid and Purple Wave?
Among open lots that state a seller type, Municibid is 100% government, 0% private (219 lots) and Purple Wave is 35% government, 65% private (2,070 lots).