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Wheelchair Pricing Analysis

Analysis of 25,141 wheelchair listings to determine current market value across types and brands.

What you'll usually pay

$365 typical price
Most are between$85โ€“$1,682
Brand new$313
Used$350
On sale now25,141

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 12% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Transport Wheelchairs, which sit 54% below the market median. Conversely, Power Wheelchairs command a premium, trading at 53% above the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Transport Wheelchair 3,171 on sale$168 ยท 54% cheaper
Drive 1,249 on sale$200 ยท 45% cheaper
Invacare 1,106 on sale$199 ยท 45% cheaper
Permobil 1,734 on sale$199 ยท 45% cheaper
Quantum 1,881 on sale$199 ยท 45% cheaper

Price by type

Transport Wheelchair
$168-54%
Motor Wheelchair
$275-25%
Recliner Wheelchair
$289-21%
Manual Wheelchair
$350-4%
All-Terrain Wheelchair
$499+37%
Power Wheelchair
$557+53%

Why? Prices vary by complexity, from Transport Wheelchairs at 168.17 to Power Wheelchairs at 557.45.

Price by age group

Not Specified
$372+2%
Adult
$444+22%
Senior
$500+37%
Child
$599+64%
Teen
$598+64%

Why? Specialized sizing affects cost, with Child models at 599 and Not Specified at 372.

Price by maximum load capacity

Less Than 100 lb
$250-32%
301 - 500 lb
$345-5%
Not Specified
$372+2%
100 - 300 lb
$400+10%
501 - 700 lb
$479+31%

Why? Heavy-duty frames increase cost, peaking at 479.2 for 501-700 lb capacity versus 249.88 for under 100 lb.

Price by brand

Drive
$200-45%
Invacare
$199-45%
Permobil
$199-45%
Quantum
$199-45%
Quickie
$325-11%
Jazzy
$703+93%

Why? Brand positioning creates a wide gap between Drive at 200 and Jazzy at 703.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used wheelchairs?

The median price for new wheelchairs is 312.5, while the used median is 350.

Which wheelchair type is the most affordable?

Transport Wheelchairs are the most affordable with a median price of 168.17.

How do bariatric wheelchairs (501-700 lb) compare to the market median?

Wheelchairs with a 501-700 lb capacity have a median price of 479.2, which is 31% above the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $85โ€“$1,682, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 6, 2026.