Copart & IAAI Fee Calculator
The winning bid is never the final price. Enter your bid and see every auction fee — buyer fee, internet bid fee, gate and environmental fees — added up into your real out-the-door total for Copart and IAAI.
Winning bid
Estimate only. Fees vary by member tier, location, and payment terms and change over time — confirm exact amounts on your official Copart/IAAI invoice. Storage, transport, taxes, and title work are not included.
How auction fees work
When you win a vehicle at Copart or IAAI, the price you bid is only part of what you pay. Both auctions add several fees on top of the hammer price, and they can add hundreds — or on cheap cars, more than the bid itself. This tool adds them up so the number at checkout isn't a surprise.
Copart fees
- Buyer fee — tiered by winning bid; a percentage above $15,000.
- Internet bid fee — $0 to ~$149, higher for live bids.
- Gate fee — about $79 (more for non-clean titles).
IAAI fees
- Buyer fee — tiered by winning bid; a percentage at the top.
- Internet bid fee — proxy or live, tiered by bid.
- Service fee — a flat charge per vehicle.
- Environmental fee — a flat ~$15.
Copart fee schedule
The brackets this calculator uses. Confirm against the current official schedule for your exact member tier.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Copart buyer fees?
Copart charges a tiered buyer fee based on the winning bid, plus an internet (virtual) bid fee, a gate fee of about $79, and a $10 environmental fee. A $5,000 clean-title bid with secured payment through a licensed dealer adds about $678 in fees — roughly $5,678 out the door. Above $15,000 the buyer fee becomes a percentage of the bid.
What is the Copart internet / virtual bid fee?
It ranges from $0 for bids under $100 up to about $149 for bids over $8,000. Live bidding costs a little more than pre-bidding at each tier.
Do non-licensed (guest) buyers pay more?
Yes. Non-licensed or guest buyers pay a higher buyer-fee tier than licensed dealers at both Copart and IAAI. Buying through a licensed dealer account generally lowers the buyer fee — switch the "Buyer type" toggle above to compare.
What fees does IAAI charge?
IAAI charges a buyer fee tiered by the winning bid, an internet bid fee (proxy or live), a service fee, and an environmental fee. Exact amounts vary by buyer tier and location.
Secured vs unsecured payment — what's the difference?
Secured payment (bank wire or cash) carries a lower buyer fee. Unsecured payment such as a credit card carries a higher buyer fee at both auctions.
Are these the total costs of buying the car?
No — this covers auction buyer fees only. It does not include storage, domestic transport, ocean shipping, sales tax, title work, or any broker fee, which depend on the vehicle, its location, and your destination.
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Start bidding →Cars Auction Access is an independent dealer service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Copart or IAAI. Figures are estimates for planning only; your official invoice governs. Last reviewed August 2026.