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US Car Import Market: Car Price Comparison & Shipping Rates

October 10, 2022 at 12:35 PM

A strong USD has allowed US buyers to find great deals on cars from overseas. See the price comparison below on the cars offered for sale overseas and their comparable values in the US.

If you have a special car, now is a great time to offer it for sale to US buyers. Check out our list of the recommended sites to list your cars. There are also online car auctions like Bring a Trailer, and more upcoming events and auctions where you can sell your cars.

We offer shared container service from Europe and the UK to get your next dream cars to the US at an affordable rate. Rates are listed below.

CAR PRICE COMPARISON

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Ferrari F355 GTS

Price in the UK: $87,700 USD
Recently sold in the US for $127,000

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Ferrari Dino 246 GT

Price in Germany: $294,600 USD
Recently sold in the US for $356,000

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BMW M3

Price in Spain: $42,000 USD
Recently sold in the US for $54,000

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Toyota Supra

Price in Belgium: $37,800 USD
Recently sold in the US for $56,000

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Ferrari 550 Maranello

Price in Hungary: $94,200 USD
Recently sold in the US for $131,000

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Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution

Price in Lithuania: $32,000 USD
Recently sold in the US for $55,000

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Ferrari F355 GTS

Price in Italy: $462,300 USD
Recently sold in the US for $578,000

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Defender 90

Price in the UK: $15,750 USD
Recently sold in the US for $35,000

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Citroen DS23

Price in Italy: $27,600 USD
Recently sold in the US for $40,250

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Mercedes 190E Evo 2

Price in the UK: $211,100 USD
Recently sold in the US for $301,000

WHERE TO FIND CARS FOR SALE

EUROPE

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UK

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AUS

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A NOTE ON VAT 

If you're purchasing a car from Europe, the listing price may include the local value added tax (VAT). If you're not registering the vehicle in Europe and export the car, then the VAT is not applicable. Please double check with the seller if the VAT is included, as buying without VAT can save up to 17-27% depending on the location. 

IMPORT SERVICES

  • Container, RoRo & Air Freight service
  • Secure container loading & crating options
  • Export & US import customs clearance
  • Door to door delivery
  • Short-term & long-term secure storage
  • Temporary, permanent & event imports
  • Returning US vehicles

Our team prepared a detailed page on how to import cars into the US and how to comply with DOT regulations and US Customs procedures.

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SHIPPING RATES (USD)

Rates on imports vary based on the shipping method, vehicle size and value. Our import rates include all export and US import formalities. Here's the breakdown of the basics:

via SHARED CONTAINER from Rotterdam or Southampton:

  • Car to New Jersey: $4,650
  • Car to California: $5,500
  • Motorcycle to NJ/CA: $1,750
  • Pallets to NJ/CA: $1,250

Container shipping rates include loading into a container in Rotterdam or Southampton, freight to the US, and unloading in our warehouse. Additional charges are ground transport in Europe and in the US, optional cargo damage protection, and import fees. Prices are subject to change.

via RoRo vessel from Antwerp:

  • to the US East Coast: $2,500 for a small car & $3,000 for a large car
  • to the US West Coast: $3,000 for a small car & $3,500 for a large car
  • See why containers are the preferred method for most collector cars

via Air Freight from Europe:

US IMPORT COSTS

  • 2.5% duties
  • 0.125% HMF Harbour Maintenance fee
  • 0.3464% Merchandise Processing fee
  • 1% bond ($650 max)
  • $75 per page to translate foreign documentation

DOOR DELIVERY

  • Enclosed or open transport to any US location
  • 30 days of free storage
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