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Which US state is the best to buy a car from
Copart and IAAI have yards in many US states. Similar cars are sold in different states, and where the lot sits changes the price and time of shipping to Baku.
Why the state matters
A won car is first trucked from the yard to the port, then shipped in a container by sea. The closer the yard is to the port, the cheaper and shorter the land leg. That is why the shipping price varies between states from 2 350 $ to 3 150 $.
Price and time by state
| State | Port | Copart | IAAI | To Baku |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NJ | Newark | 2 350 $ | 2 350 $ | 35–40 days |
| New York NY | Newark | 2 400 $ | 2 400 $ | 35–40 days |
| Pennsylvania PA | Newark | 2 450 $ | 2 450 $ | 36–42 days |
| Georgia GA | Savannah | 2 450 $ | 2 450 $ | 38–44 days |
| Florida FL | Miami | 2 500 $ | 2 500 $ | 38–45 days |
| Texas TX | Houston | 2 550 $ | 2 550 $ | 40–46 days |
| Illinois IL | Newark | 2 650 $ | 2 650 $ | 40–47 days |
| California CA | Los Angeles | 2 950 $ | 2 950 $ | 45–55 days |
| Nevada NV | Los Angeles | 3 050 $ | 3 050 $ | 46–56 days |
| Washington WA | Seattle | 3 150 $ | 3 150 $ | 48–58 days |
Right now the cheapest shipping is from New Jersey and the most expensive from Washington. The time is counted from pickup at the yard to arrival in Baku. Cars from East Coast ports arrive sooner; from the West Coast the trip takes about 1–2 weeks longer.
Why Copart and IAAI prices can differ
In the same state, Copart and IAAI yards can be in different cities. When the distance from the yard to the port changes, so does the shipping price. When choosing a lot, look at both the state and the auction.
What to consider when choosing a state
- Compare the total. If a lot is 300 $ cheaper in one state but shipping costs 400 $ more, there is no saving. Calculate the price, auction fee and shipping together in the calculator.
- Shipping affects customs too. Shipping is part of the customs value, so expensive shipping also adds a little to VAT (how customs duty is calculated).
- Mind the time. A car from a distant state arrives a few days, sometimes two weeks, later (how long shipping takes).
- State not in the table. If the lot is in another state, write to us to get the shipping price.
The prices in the table are the current rates on this site and may change. The exact shipping price for a won car is shown on the invoice in your account.
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