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IAAI Fee Calculator
Enter your planned bid and instantly see the IAAI buyer fee tier, percentage, and total cost with fees. Free and unlimited.
How IAAI buyer fees work
IAA (Insurance Auto Auctions) buyer fees vary by license type, volume, and facility. Official amounts are best read from the IAAI Cost Calculator on each lot. This tool applies planning estimates that approximate typical buyer-fee burden: about 13% up to $2,000, 11% up to $5,000, 9% up to $10,000, and 8% above that. Budget with the estimate, then verify live.
Worked example — $4,500 winning bid
Under the planning estimate, a $4,500 winning bid falls in the $2,001–$5,000 band at about 11%, adding roughly $495 in estimated buyer fees for a total of about $4,995 before service, branch, and broker fees. Always verify final fees on your IAAI Cost Calculator and invoice.
IAAI vs Copart fees
Planning estimates for IAAI often run a few points lower than Copart at the same bid amount, but both platforms add separate service, gate, virtual-bid, and storage charges. Compare both with the fee calculators, then confirm on each platform’s lot calculator before deciding where to bid.
How it works
- Enter your planned bid amount in dollars.
- See the matching IAAI fee tier and buyer fee percentage.
- Review your total cost with fees — then calculate your full max bid.
Frequently asked questions
How much are IAAI buyer fees?
IAAI buyer fees vary by license type, volume, and facility. This tool uses planning estimates of roughly 13% / 11% / 9% / 8% by band. Pull the live Cost Calculator on the lot page for your account, and always confirm on your invoice.
Are IAAI fees cheaper than Copart?
Planning estimates for IAAI often run slightly lower than Copart at the same bid, but service and branch fees differ. Total landed cost depends on the specific lot, yard, and your license or broker setup — compare live calculator totals, not just percentages.
Does this include IAAI service and branch fees?
No. Service fees, branch fees, storage, and broker fees vary and are not included. The calculator covers a planning estimate of the buyer fee — usually the largest charge.
How do I calculate my max bid, not just fees?
Use the free AutoFlip max bid calculator — it combines market value, IAAI fee tiers, transport, repair costs, and your profit margin into one suggested maximum bid.
Is this IAAI fee calculator free?
Yes. No account, no credit card, unlimited calculations.
Enter any bid amount and see IAAI buyer fees instantly — then run your full max bid.
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