IAAI Miami: Fees + Real Local Resale Prices
Win a Chevrolet Equinox at $3,000, half its $5,999 median asking price in Miami, and IAAI fees bring it to about $3,554 before tax and transport.
The real cost of an IAAI win in Miami
On a $3,000 winning bid, IAAI adds about $554 in fees (buyer, internet bid, service, environmental and title), and Florida adds $180 of state sales tax (6.00%) when you register the car — not at IAAI checkout. IAAI's schedule also differs from Copart's in shape: a typical $105 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 Miami, the median used car is listed at $6,500, so that is the resale ceiling your all-in cost has to clear.
| Winning bid | $3,000 |
| IAAI fees | $554 |
| FL state sales tax (6.00%) | $180 |
| All-in before transport and repairs | $3,734 |
Fees are half the math. See your max bid on an IAA Miami lot against Miami asking prices.
Check a CarWhat actually sells in Miami
3,254 used cars are listed for sale around Miami right now, at a median asking price of $6,500.
Most IAAI lots are insurance total losses, so the car you win usually carries a salvage brand, and a salvage title sells 30–65%below a comparable clean-title car in CarFlipIQ's model. That turns Miami's busiest models into a narrower band: a Chevrolet Cruze exits around $1,400–$2,799 branded, a Honda Accord around $3,395–$6,790, before repairs.
| Model | Clean-title median | Salvage-title exit |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox | $5,999 | $2,100–$4,199 |
| Nissan Rogue | $5,650 | $1,977–$3,955 |
| Honda Civic | $8,900 | $3,115–$6,230 |
| Hyundai Elantra | $6,200 | $2,170–$4,340 |
| Chevrolet Cruze | $3,999 | $1,400–$2,799 |
| Nissan Altima | $5,800 | $2,030–$4,060 |
| Honda Accord | $9,700 | $3,395–$6,790 |
| Toyota Corolla | $8,750 | $3,063–$6,125 |
| Hyundai Sonata | $5,000 | $1,750–$3,500 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | $8,300 | $2,905–$5,810 |
CarFlipIQ market data for the Miami area, refreshed every 6 hours. Use the median as your resale ceiling.
Salvage-title resale in Miami
The table above prices each model's branded exit. For one specific lot, run it through the calculators below.
Set your max bid before the lane
Work backwards from what the car sells for here. At that $3,000 bid, IAAI fees and FL state sales tax already take the Chevrolet Equinox to 62% of its Miami 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 Miami
- IAAI Miami-North20499 Stirling Rd., Southwest Ranches, FL 33332 · 954-680-4370
From IAAI's branch list, checked 2026-09.
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FAQ
Does IAAI have a branch in Miami?
IAAI operates branches across the country, and most major metros — including Miami — 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 Miami?
Based on active CarFlipIQ listings in the Miami market, the highest-volume models are Chevrolet Equinox, Nissan Rogue, 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 Miami?
Most IAAI lots in Florida 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.
Get Miami comps before your next bid
Local median asking price, days to sell and comps for the car you are bidding on in Miami.