IAAI San Antonio: Fees + Real Local Resale Prices
Win a Ford F-150 at $5,400, half its $10,748 median asking price in San Antonio, and IAAI fees bring it to about $6,129 before tax and transport.
The real cost of an IAAI win in San Antonio
On a $5,400 winning bid, IAAI adds about $729 in fees (buyer, internet bid, service, environmental and title), and Texas adds $338 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 $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 San Antonio, the median used car is listed at $7,900, so that is the resale ceiling your all-in cost has to clear.
| Winning bid | $5,400 |
| IAAI fees | $729 |
| TX state sales tax (6.25%) | $338 |
| All-in before transport and repairs | $6,467 |
Fees are half the math. See your max bid on an IAA San Antonio lot against San Antonio asking prices.
Check a CarWhat actually sells in San Antonio
3,551 used cars are listed for sale around San Antonio right now, at a median asking price of $7,900.
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 San Antonio's busiest models into a narrower band: a Nissan Altima exits around $2,012–$4,025 branded, a Ford Mustang around $4,373–$8,747, before repairs.
| Model | Clean-title median | Salvage-title exit |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | $10,748 | $3,762–$7,524 |
| Toyota Corolla | $10,625 | $3,719–$7,437 |
| Toyota Camry | $7,250 | $2,538–$5,075 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | $7,900 | $2,765–$5,530 |
| Nissan Rogue | $6,900 | $2,415–$4,830 |
| Honda Civic | $7,398 | $2,589–$5,179 |
| Nissan Altima | $5,750 | $2,012–$4,025 |
| Chevrolet 1500 | $7,000 | $2,450–$4,900 |
| Ford Mustang | $12,495 | $4,373–$8,747 |
| Ford Escape | $6,450 | $2,258–$4,515 |
CarFlipIQ market data for the San Antonio area, refreshed every 6 hours. Use the median as your resale ceiling.
Salvage-title resale in San Antonio
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 $5,400 bid, IAAI fees and TX state sales tax already take the Ford F-150 to 60% of its San Antonio 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 San Antonio
- IAAI San Antonio-South11275 S. Zarzamora St., San Antonio, TX 78224 · 210-628-6770
From IAAI's branch list, checked 2026-09.
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FAQ
Does IAAI have a branch in San Antonio?
IAAI operates branches across the country, and most major metros — including San Antonio — 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 San Antonio?
Based on active CarFlipIQ listings in the San Antonio market, the highest-volume models are Ford F-150, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Camry. 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 San Antonio?
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.
Get San Antonio comps before your next bid
Local median asking price, days to sell and comps for the car you are bidding on in San Antonio.