IAAI Houston: Fees + Real Local Resale Prices
Win a Nissan Rogue at $3,500, half its $6,999 median asking price in Houston, and IAAI fees bring it to about $4,028 before tax and transport.
The real cost of an IAAI win in Houston
On a $3,500 winning bid, IAAI adds about $528 in fees (buyer, internet bid, service, environmental and title), and Texas adds $219 of state sales tax (6.25%) 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 Houston, the median used car is listed at $7,600, so that is the resale ceiling your all-in cost has to clear.
| Winning bid | $3,500 |
| IAAI fees | $528 |
| TX state sales tax (6.25%) | $219 |
| All-in before transport and repairs | $4,247 |
What actually sells in Houston
5,359 used cars are listed for sale around Houston right now, at a median asking price of $7,600.
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 Houston's busiest models into a narrower band: a Chevrolet Cruze exits around $2,150–$3,010 branded, a Honda Civic around $5,000–$6,999, before repairs.
| Model | Clean-title median | Salvage-title exit |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue | $6,999 | $3,500–$4,899 |
| Honda Accord | $8,750 | $4,375–$6,125 |
| Honda Civic | $9,999 | $5,000–$6,999 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | $7,997 | $3,999–$5,598 |
| Nissan Altima | $6,800 | $3,400–$4,760 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | $6,994 | $3,497–$4,896 |
| Chevrolet Cruze | $4,300 | $2,150–$3,010 |
| Nissan Sentra | $6,924 | $3,462–$4,847 |
| Toyota Camry | $8,800 | $4,400–$6,160 |
| Toyota Corolla | $8,500 | $4,250–$5,950 |
CarFlipIQ market data for the Houston 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 Houston
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 — Houston 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 $3,500 bid, IAAI fees and TX state sales tax already take the Nissan Rogue to 61% of its Houston 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 Houston
- IAAI Houston2535 W. Mount Houston Rd., Houston, TX 77038 · 281-847-4700
- IAAI Houston-North16602 E. Hardy Rd., Houston, TX 77032 · 281-443-1300
- IAAI Houston South2839 E. FM 1462 Rd., Rosharon, TX 77583 · 281-369-1010
From IAAI's branch list, checked 2026-09.
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FAQ
Does IAAI have a branch in Houston?
IAAI operates branches across the country, and most major metros — including Houston — 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 Houston?
Based on active CarFlipIQ listings in the Houston market, the highest-volume models are Nissan Rogue, Honda Accord, Honda Civic. 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 Houston?
Most IAAI lots in Texas 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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