Estimate the total fees you'll pay when purchasing a vehicle from Copart. This calculator helps you understand the breakdown of common charges based on the vehicle's sale price and your Copart membership level.
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Basic
Premier
Estimated Fees Breakdown:
Buyer Fee: $0.00
Internet Bid Fee: $0.00
Gate Fee: $0.00
Environmental Fee: $0.00
Total Estimated Copart Fees: $0.00
Total Estimated Cost (Sale Price + Fees): $0.00
Understanding Copart Fees
When you bid on and win a vehicle at a Copart auction, the final price isn't just the hammer price. There are several additional fees that contribute to the total cost. Understanding these fees upfront is crucial for budgeting and ensuring you don't overpay.
Key Fees Explained:
Vehicle Sale Price: This is the amount you successfully bid for the vehicle. All other fees are calculated based on this price.
Buyer Fee: This is often the largest additional fee and is determined by the vehicle's sale price and your Copart membership level (Guest, Basic, or Premier). Premier members generally pay the lowest buyer fees, while Guest members pay the highest. This fee is typically tiered, meaning different sale price ranges incur different flat fees or percentages.
Internet Bid Fee: A fee charged for placing bids online. Like the buyer fee, it can be tiered based on the sale price.
Gate Fee: A flat fee charged by Copart for processing the vehicle at the auction yard.
Environmental Fee: A small flat fee often applied to cover environmental compliance costs.
Copart Membership Levels:
Your membership level significantly impacts the fees you pay:
Guest: Free to join, but incurs the highest buyer fees and may have limitations on bidding.
Basic: A paid membership that offers reduced buyer fees compared to Guest and expanded bidding privileges.
Premier: The highest tier of membership, offering the lowest buyer fees, highest bidding power, and other benefits. This membership typically has the highest annual fee.
Other Potential Fees (Not included in this calculator):
Storage Fees: If you don't pick up your vehicle within the allotted free storage period, daily storage fees will apply. These vary by location and vehicle type.
Late Payment Fee: If payment is not received by the deadline, a late payment fee may be assessed.
Relist Fee: If you fail to pay for a vehicle you won, it may be relisted, and you could be charged a relist fee.
Broker Fees: If you are a public buyer using a licensed broker to bid on your behalf, the broker will charge their own service fees in addition to Copart's fees.
Taxes and Registration: Sales tax, title transfer fees, and registration fees are typically handled by your local DMV or a third-party service and are not part of Copart's direct fees.
This calculator provides an estimate of the primary Copart fees. Always refer to Copart's official fee schedule and terms for the most accurate and up-to-date information, as fees can vary by location and change over time.
function calculateCopartFees() {
var salePrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById("salePrice").value);
var membershipLevel = document.getElementById("membershipLevel").value;
// Input validation
if (isNaN(salePrice) || salePrice < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid positive number for Vehicle Sale Price.");
document.getElementById("buyerFeeResult").textContent = "$0.00";
document.getElementById("internetBidFeeResult").textContent = "$0.00";
document.getElementById("gateFeeResult").textContent = "$0.00";
document.getElementById("environmentalFeeResult").textContent = "$0.00";
document.getElementById("totalCopartFeesResult").textContent = "$0.00";
document.getElementById("totalCostResult").textContent = "$0.00";
return;
}
var buyerFee = getBuyerFee(salePrice, membershipLevel);
var internetBidFee = getInternetBidFee(salePrice);
var gateFee = 59.00; // Fixed gate fee
var environmentalFee = 10.00; // Fixed environmental fee
var totalCopartFees = buyerFee + internetBidFee + gateFee + environmentalFee;
var totalCost = salePrice + totalCopartFees;
document.getElementById("buyerFeeResult").textContent = "$" + buyerFee.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("internetBidFeeResult").textContent = "$" + internetBidFee.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("gateFeeResult").textContent = "$" + gateFee.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("environmentalFeeResult").textContent = "$" + environmentalFee.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("totalCopartFeesResult").textContent = "$" + totalCopartFees.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("totalCostResult").textContent = "$" + totalCost.toFixed(2);
}
function getBuyerFee(price, level) {
var fee = 0;
if (level === "guest") {
if (price <= 100) fee = 59;
else if (price <= 500) fee = 109;
else if (price <= 1000) fee = 159;
else if (price <= 2000) fee = 209;
else if (price <= 4000) fee = 259;
else if (price <= 8000) fee = 309;
else if (price <= 15000) fee = 359;
else if (price <= 25000) fee = 409;
else fee = price * 0.0175; // 1.75% for prices above $25,000
} else if (level === "basic") {
if (price <= 100) fee = 39;
else if (price <= 500) fee = 89;
else if (price <= 1000) fee = 129;
else if (price <= 2000) fee = 169;
else if (price <= 4000) fee = 209;
else if (price <= 8000) fee = 249;
else if (price <= 15000) fee = 289;
else if (price <= 25000) fee = 329;
else fee = price * 0.015; // 1.5% for prices above $25,000
} else if (level === "premier") {
if (price <= 100) fee = 19;
else if (price <= 500) fee = 69;
else if (price <= 1000) fee = 99;
else if (price <= 2000) fee = 139;
else if (price <= 4000) fee = 179;
else if (price <= 8000) fee = 219;
else if (price <= 15000) fee = 259;
else if (price <= 25000) fee = 299;
else fee = price * 0.0125; // 1.25% for prices above $25,000
}
return fee;
}
function getInternetBidFee(price) {
var fee = 0;
if (price <= 100) fee = 29;
else if (price <= 500) fee = 39;
else if (price <= 1000) fee = 49;
else if (price <= 2000) fee = 59;
else if (price <= 4000) fee = 69;
else if (price <= 8000) fee = 79;
else fee = 89; // For prices above $8000
return fee;
}
// Initial calculation on page load for default values
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
calculateCopartFees();
});
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