What a dealer trade costs, delivered
What does a dealer trade cost delivered? The delivered price is the seller's price, plus the freight charge, plus the platform fee. The buyer pays the platform fee, $199 per unit, one time; selling is free. Freight is an estimate range until terms, then a locked charge.
What are the parts of the price?
Three lines: the itemized vehicle price, the freight charge and the platform fee. They are visible once terms are finalized, so you know what you are paying before you sign.
| Line | What it is |
|---|---|
| Vehicle price | The seller's itemized price |
| Freight charge | Carrier quote per unit plus $75, locked at terms; $0 for pickup |
| Platform fee | $199 per unit, one time, paid by the buyer |
How is freight priced?
Before terms, freight is an estimate range: the expected carrier cost plus Locates.io's flat $75 a unit. At terms, ops enters the carrier's real quote. Your charge is that quote split per unit plus $75, and it is locked. If the carrier's cost moves later, Locates.io absorbs or keeps the difference. You are never re-billed. A buyer who picks the unit up pays no freight. See freight explained.
Is the platform fee ever monthly?
No. It is one time per unit, charged only when a trade happens. See pricing and how it works.
How does this compare with other routes?
See what a dealer trade should cost and locate, auction and wholesale costs.
Where else can I read about this?
See the Chevrolet hub and the GMC hub.
FAQ
What is the total delivered price?
Seller price plus freight charge plus platform fee.
Are there monthly fees?
No. The fee is one time per unit.
Is the freight estimate final?
No. The estimate is a range. The charge is locked at terms.