Car Consignment Calculator (Coming Soon)
See how much more you could earn with car consignment vs. other ways to sell your car.
Our Car Consignment Calculator is in development and will be launching soon. In the meantime, here’s what sellers need to know about how car consignment works — and why it puts more money in their pocket.
Three Options for Selling Your Car
When you’re ready to sell your car, you really have three go-to options:
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Sell to a Dealer (Trade-In or Instant Cash Offer)
Fast and convenient, but you’re only paid wholesale value — leaving thousands of dollars on the table. -
Sell It Yourself (Private Sale)
Potentially more money, but filled with hassles, tire-kickers, scams, and strangers at your door. -
Sell on Consignment (Retail Dealer Listing)
A licensed dealer markets and sells your car for you at retail value, handles the paperwork, buyer financing, and negotiations.
Best Practice: On average, sellers earn $1,500–$3,500 more by selling their car on consignment compared to trade-ins or instant cash offers. And, in most cases, hundreds more than private sale, but without the stress and risks of selling yourself.
Learn more about the Pros & Cons of each option
The Triple Win Pricing Model
Consignment isn’t just about chasing the highest number — it’s about balance, fairness, and transparency. That’s why our dealers typically use the Triple Win Pricing Model:
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Seller Win → More money vs. instant cash or trade-in offers.
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Buyer Win → A competitively priced, retail-ready vehicle with financing and warranty options.
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Dealer Win → Earns a fair commission while gaining free inventory for handling everything.
The key is hitting the sweet spot: high enough to maximize seller return, but realistic enough to ensure a quick sale (usually within 15-45 days of listing). Everyone walks away a big winner.
Real-World Examples
Here’s how the math typically plays out when you compare side by side and what our calculator will automatically do for you once its launched:
Toyota Camry
- Instant Cash/Trade-In Offers: $12,600
- Private Sale: $13,900 (with hassle)
- Consignment Sale Estimate: $15,300
- Dealer Fees (varies from 5-10%): $1,150
- Seller Gain vs Instant Cash/Trade-in: $1,550
Ford F-150
- Instant Cash/Trade-In Offers: $27,500
- Private Sale: $29,000 (with hassle)
- Consignment Sale Estimate: $31,700
- Dealer Fees (varies from 5-10%): $2,375
- Seller Gain vs Instant Cash/Trade-in: $1,825
Corvette
- Instant Cash/Trade-In Offers: $58,200
- Private Sale: $61,000 (with hassle)
- Consignment Sale Estimate: $68,950
- Dealer Fees (varies from 5-10%): $5,150
- Seller Gain vs Instant Cash/Trade-in: $5,600
What’s Next (Coming Soon)
Our interactive Car Consignment Calculator will soon allow you to:
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Enter your vehicle details - VIN, Mileage, Condition, Zip Code
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Compare trade-in/cash offers vs. private sale vs. consignment
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See estimated net sale proceeds (the total amount you get when it sells)
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Instantly discover your potential extra earnings vs the other selling options
The Great News: You don’t need to wait for the calculator to take advantage of using the car consignment selling option. Connect with a trusted, licensed retail dealership today and find your car's Triple Win sweet spot price at RetailMyRide.com.
This is why Retail My Ride is trusted as America’s #1 hub for car consignment.
FAQ (quick hits)
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Do I keep my title? Yes, until your car sells.
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How long to get paid? Dealers typical sell cars within 15–45 days after listing. Once sold, you get funded (paid) within 24-48 hours.
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What if I have a loan? Your dealer handles the payoff from the buyer's funds once sold and funded. Any monies leftover after the payoff and dealer fees are paid to you.
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Can I cancel? Yes—your dealer's consignment agreement spells out simple terms — we make sure of it.
Read More Car Consignment FAQs or Discover 8 Suprising Facts About Car Consignment
Have Questions?
Want to speak with a car consignment expert about selling your vehicle? Call us at 833-795-CARS (2277)
