IAAI Denver: Fees + Real Local Resale Prices
Win a Nissan Rogue at $3,800, half its $7,500 median asking price in Denver, and IAAI fees bring it to about $4,328 before tax and transport.
The real cost of an IAAI win in Denver
On a $3,800 winning bid, IAAI adds about $528 in fees (buyer, internet bid, service, environmental and title), and Colorado adds $110 of state sales tax (2.90%) when you register the car — not at IAAI checkout. IAAI's schedule also differs from Copart's in shape: a typical $79 service fee where Copart charges a typical $95 gate fee, and buyer and internet-bid tiers that break at different bids, so which one costs less depends on the lot and your buyer registration. Around Denver, the median used car is listed at $9,495, so that is the resale ceiling your all-in cost has to clear.
| Winning bid | $3,800 |
| IAAI fees | $528 |
| CO state sales tax (2.90%) | $110 |
| All-in before transport and repairs | $4,438 |
What actually sells in Denver
2,921 used cars are listed for sale around Denver right now, at a median asking price of $9,495.
Most IAAI lots are insurance total losses, so the car you win usually carries a salvage brand, and a salvage title generally sells 30–50% below a comparable clean-title car. That turns Denver's busiest models into a narrower band: a Nissan Altima exits around $3,000–$4,199 branded, a Honda CR-V around $6,623–$9,272, before repairs.
| Model | Clean-title median | Salvage-title exit |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue | $7,500 | $3,750–$5,250 |
| Subaru Outback | $9,998 | $4,999–$6,999 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | $6,000 | $3,000–$4,200 |
| Subaru Crosstrek | $11,995 | $5,998–$8,397 |
| Honda CR-V | $13,245 | $6,623–$9,272 |
| Honda Civic | $11,400 | $5,700–$7,980 |
| Subaru Impreza | $8,500 | $4,250–$5,950 |
| Toyota Camry | $9,000 | $4,500–$6,300 |
| Nissan Altima | $5,999 | $3,000–$4,199 |
| Toyota Corolla | $10,000 | $5,000–$7,000 |
CarFlipIQ market data for the Denver area, refreshed every 6 hours. Asking price, not a guarantee of sale price — use it as your resale ceiling, not a promise.
Salvage-title resale in Denver
The table above prices each model's branded exit. For one specific lot, run it through the calculators below.
See it on the lot page
The CarFlipIQ extension drops a live pricing card right on the IAAI lot page — Denver 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 $3,800 bid, IAAI fees and CO state sales tax already take the Nissan Rogue to 59% of its Denver median, before transport from the yard, repairs and your margin. What the median leaves after those is your ceiling, not your target.
IAAI branches serving Denver
- IAAI Denver East8510 Brighton Rd., Commerce City, CO 80022 · 303-287-9737
From IAAI's branch list, checked 2026-09.
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FAQ
Does IAAI have a branch in Denver?
IAAI operates branches across the country, and most major metros — including Denver — are served by at least one nearby location. Check IAAI's branch locator for the exact branch and lot before bidding, since pickup and transport costs depend on which branch the vehicle is at.
What used cars sell best in Denver?
Based on active CarFlipIQ listings in the Denver market, the highest-volume models are Nissan Rogue, Subaru Outback, Chevrolet Equinox. 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 IAAI in Denver?
Most IAAI lots in Colorado need a dealer license or a licensed broker, and brokers charge a per-vehicle fee. Check IAAI's registration page for the current rules before you bid.
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