Pricing
Simple, transparent
pricing.
Free to list. $75 each to close — that's $150 per deal, split between buyer and seller, and only if your deal closes.
List your car
Free
Post, reach buyers, and message privately.
- Live in the marketplace
- Unlimited photos & details
- Private messaging — number hidden
No card required to list.
Secure Checkout
$75 each
When you find your buyer, close in one place: verification, paperwork, and payment.
- Both parties verified
- Guaranteed funds
- Digital documents, signed
- Instant transfer, no middleman
$150 per deal, split between buyer and seller. Or one person can cover it. Charged only if your deal closes.
Everyone in a deal gets verified first: a one-time $5, good for 12 months, and included with a Premium listing. We save your card when you verify, and charge your closing fee to it only if your deal closes. Premium listing options are available.
How pricing works
Two paths. Same secure finish.
List your car to find a buyer, or bring one you already have. Either way, close securely with PrivateAuto.
Need a buyer?
List your car. Find your buyer.
Create your listing and connect with buyers on PrivateAuto. Once you have a buyer, continue to Secure Checkout.
Have a buyer?
Go straight to Secure Checkout.
Bring your buyer or continue with one you found on PrivateAuto. Complete the paperwork and payment together.
From listing to payment, it all happens in PrivateAuto.
What's included
Everything you need for your path.
List your car (Marketplace Listing)
Get your car in front of buyers with the tools you need to sell privately.
- Live in the marketplace
- Unlimited photos & details
- Private messaging — number hidden
- Manage offers in the app
- Test drive scheduler
- Ask buyers to get verified
- Secure chat
Secure Checkout (Complete the Deal)
A secure and simple way to close the sale with your buyer.
- ID verification for both sides (one-time $5, good for 12 months)
- Offer acceptance & counter
- Verified buyer funds
- Digital documents, eSign
- PrivateAuto Pay
- Instant money transfer (P2P)
- Available 24/7/365
- Title transfer guidance
- No percentage of your sale
Pricing questions
Frequently asked questions.
Everything you need to know about pricing and how it works.
Is listing really free?
Yes. There's no paywall and no card required. Premium listing options are available, but you never have to upgrade to list or sell.
What does it cost to close a deal?
$75 each for the buyer and seller. That's a $150 closing fee split between you, or one person can cover the full amount. It covers verified funds, secure payment, and the signed documents. It's charged automatically at the moment the payment goes through, so you're only charged if the deal closes.
Can I use PrivateAuto if I already have a buyer?
Yes. Skip the listing, bring your buyer to PrivateAuto, and go straight to Secure Checkout — even if you met on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or anywhere else. You both get verified first, then close the deal together.
Why does verification cost $5?
Verification confirms your identity, including a driver's license check against state DMV data. It's a one-time $5 that stays good for 12 months, so you don't repeat it for your next deal. It's included with a Premium listing.
Why do you need my card when I verify?
We save your card when you verify so your share of the closing fee is ready when the time comes. Beyond the $5 verification, nothing is charged unless your deal closes.
What happens if my deal falls through?
There's no closing fee. You've only paid the one-time $5 for verification, and you stay verified for your next deal for 12 months.
Can I get verified before I start a deal?
Yes. Buyers can get verified while they shop. Once you're verified, a Verified badge appears next to your name whenever you message a seller, and you can skip the verification step when you start a deal.
What's the difference between Verified and Deal Ready?
Verified means the person's identity has been confirmed. Deal Ready goes further for sellers: the seller is verified and the vehicle's title has been checked.
When do I get my documents?
As soon as your deal closes. You can review everything in the app as you go, and the moment the payment goes through, your signed documents are ready to download, sent to your email, and saved in your account.
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