What's a wrecked 2016 Peterbilt 579 worth?
$1,900–$5,325
Priced from 52 US auction sales of 2016 Peterbilt 579s in the last 6 months — every condition from lightly damaged to non-running.
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The 2016 Peterbilt 579 auction market at a glance
The middle half of sales ran from $1,900 to $5,325, a 2.8x spread, so the damage on the car matters far more than the badge.
64% still ran and drove when sold; most were lightly or moderately damaged, which props up the median.
The most common primary damage was normal wear (51% of sales), followed by minor dent/scratches (16%).
Next to neighboring years of the 579, a 2017 brought the same median.
The typical one crossed the block with about 727,000 miles.
Where the money lands
A 579 that runs and drives with a clean title sells near the top of the range; heavy damage, missing parts or no title pulls toward the bottom. Answer six questions and the estimate adjusts to your car.
2016 579 auction price trend
Monthly median with the typical (25th–75th percentile) band.
What kind of damage these had
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The range above covers every 2016 579 sold — wrecked lightly and totaled completely. Your car's damage, drivability, mileage and title move it thousands of dollars inside (or past) that range. The free estimate takes about a minute; your precise, condition-adjusted number — with recent comparable sales, photos and parting-out economics — is in the full report ($1.99). Real offers from licensed buyers are always free.
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How much is a wrecked 2016 Peterbilt 579 worth?
Most sold for $1,900 to $5,325 at US auctions over the last 6 months, with a median of $5,100 across 52 sales. Where yours lands depends on the damage, whether it runs, mileage and title.
Does it matter if my 2016 Peterbilt 579 still runs?
Yes. 64% of the ones sold still ran and drove. Runners with light damage sell toward the top of the range; non-runners, flood and fire cars sell toward the bottom.
Should I part out my wrecked 2016 Peterbilt 579 or sell it whole?
At a median of $5,100, it depends on which parts survived. Parting out grosses more on paper, but time, fees and the leftover shell eat into it; selling whole pays this week.
Can I sell a 2016 Peterbilt 579 with a salvage title?
Yes. Buyers of damaged cars handle salvage titles every day and price the brand in. A missing title narrows the pool of buyers more than a salvage brand does, and state rules decide who can buy a car without one.
Other Peterbilt 579 years
Figures are aggregate US auction sale results for this year, make and model over the trailing 6 months, rounded to $25. Informational only — not an offer to purchase or an appraisal of any specific vehicle.