Copart Memphis: Fees + Real Local Resale Prices
Win a Nissan Altima at $2,300, half its $4,500 median asking price in Memphis, and Copart fees bring it to about $2,949 before tax and transport.
The real cost of a Copart win in Memphis
On a $2,300 winning bid, Copart adds about $649 in fees (buyer, internet bid, gate, environmental and title), and Tennessee adds $161 of state sales tax (7.00%) when you register the car — not at Copart checkout. Around Memphis, the median used car is listed at $6,000, so that is the resale ceiling your all-in cost has to clear.
| Winning bid | $2,300 |
| Copart fees | $649 |
| TN state sales tax (7.00%) | $161 |
| All-in before transport and repairs | $3,110 |
What actually sells in Memphis
338 used cars are listed for sale around Memphis right now, at a median asking price of $6,000. The Nissan Altima leads with 29 listings at a $4,500 median, ahead of the Chevrolet Cruze (19). Among the ten busiest models, the Chevrolet Cruze is the cheapest exit at $3,500 and the Chevrolet Tahoe the highest at $13,500.
| Model | Listings in Memphis | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 29 | $4,500 |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 19 | $3,500 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 19 | $5,500 |
| Nissan Maxima | 15 | $6,500 |
| Ford Focus | 11 | $4,300 |
| Nissan Rogue | 11 | $6,500 |
| Honda Civic | 8 | $11,250 |
| Ford Fusion | 8 | $6,250 |
| Honda Accord | 7 | $10,200 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 7 | $13,500 |
CarFlipIQ market data for the Memphis area, refreshed every 6 hours. Asking price, not a guarantee of sale price — use it as your resale ceiling, not a promise.
See it on the lot page
The CarFlipIQ extension drops a live pricing card right on the Copart lot page — Memphis resale, max bid, and profit, without leaving the auction.
Set your max bid before the lane
Work backwards from what the car sells for here. At that $2,300 bid, Copart fees and TN state sales tax already take the Nissan Altima to 69% of its Memphis median, before transport from the yard, repairs and your margin. What the median leaves after those is your ceiling, not your target.
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FAQ
Does Copart have a yard in Memphis?
Copart operates yards serving the Memphis area. Check Copart's location finder for the exact yard and lot before bidding, since pickup and transport costs depend on which yard the vehicle is at.
What used cars sell best in Memphis?
Based on active CarFlipIQ listings in the Memphis market, the highest-volume models are Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Malibu. Volume signals liquidity — more active listings at a given price point generally means a faster resale, not just a higher one.
Do I need a license to buy at Copart in Memphis?
Most Copart lots in Tennessee need a dealer license or a licensed broker, and brokers charge a per-vehicle fee. Check Copart's registration page for the current rules before you bid.
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