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Simple. Transparent. Buyer-Aligned.

Two simple plans. A $99 Serious Buyer Deposit to start your auction. No hidden costs, no surprises.

$99 Serious Buyer Deposit required to start your auction — credited toward your plan

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Get started at no cost

Free Plan

$99 deposit credited toward your vehicle purchase at closing

  • Instant pre-qualification
  • Silent reverse auction
  • Best price engine
  • Contract Shield AI verification
  • Insurance quotes
  • E-signature & QR pickup
  • Standard support
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Premium

Full concierge experience

$499concierge fee

$99 deposit credited toward fee — $400 remaining

  • Everything in Standard
  • Full-service buying support from start to finish
  • Dedicated buying specialist
  • Priority dealer handling
  • Financing assistance to help find the right loan options
  • Smarter financing process designed to reduce unnecessary inquiries
  • Contract review and closing coordination
  • Free home delivery
  • Priority support
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What Premium Actually Includes

Premium is our complete white-glove buying service. We help you through the full process — from finding the right vehicle and securing competitive offers to guiding financing, reviewing the contract, coordinating closing, and delivering the vehicle to your home.

Dedicated Buying Specialist

A dedicated specialist works with you through the entire buying process, from vehicle search to closing.

Deal & Contract Review

We review the deal structure and contract details before you sign, flagging issues so they can be resolved.

Financing Guidance

We help you find the right loan options and structure a financing workflow designed to reduce unnecessary credit inquiries.

Free Home Delivery

Free home delivery included for Premium buyers, subject to delivery area eligibility and scheduling availability.

Priority Dealer Handling

Your request is prioritized across our dealer network so you get faster, more competitive responses.

End-to-End Coordination

From vehicle sourcing and offer negotiation to closing coordination — we handle the full process with you.

Financing guidance is informational and not a guarantee of approval, rate, or terms. AutoLenis is not a lender.

Why the $99 Serious Buyer Deposit Is Required

The $99 deposit is due before the auction begins. It starts the process, confirms serious buyer intent, and helps ensure dealers are participating in a real, high-quality auction.

Required to Start the Auction

The $99 Serious Buyer Deposit must be paid before your vehicle request is released to dealers. This activates the auction and allows dealers to begin submitting live offers.

Confirms a Serious Buyer

The deposit helps verify that the buyer is genuinely ready to move forward. Dealers need confidence that they are bidding for a serious buyer, not a casual inquiry.

Creates a Serious Auction Environment

Requiring the deposit upfront helps filter out low-intent or non-committed submissions. This protects auction quality and helps keep dealer participation strong and meaningful.

How We Get Paid

AutoLenis offers a Free plan at no cost and a Premium full-service concierge plan for a flat $499 fee. Premium covers the entire buying process — from vehicle search and financing guidance to contract review and free home delivery. We may charge dealers platform access fees (subscription or participation-based). Our buyer-paid model keeps our incentives aligned with yours — helping you get the best deal possible.

Pricing FAQs

What is the $99 Serious Buyer Deposit?

The $99 Serious Buyer Deposit is required to start your auction. It verifies your intent and ensures all participants are serious. On the Free plan, it's credited toward your vehicle purchase at closing. On the Premium plan, it's credited toward your $499 concierge fee ($400 remaining). It's refundable if you don't receive any offers or cancel before selecting a winner.

What is the difference between Free and Premium?

Both plans give you access to our reverse auction, best price engine, Contract Shield, and more. The Premium plan ($499 concierge fee) is our full end-to-end white-glove buying service — it includes a dedicated buying specialist, financing assistance to help find the right loan options, a smarter financing process designed to reduce unnecessary inquiries, deal and contract review, closing coordination, free home delivery, and priority support.

Are there any other fees?

The concierge fee (Premium only) is the only cost you pay to AutoLenis. Standard dealer fees (DMV, taxes, etc.) still apply as they would with any car purchase, but we help you verify they're legitimate.

How is this different from traditional car buying?

Traditional dealerships build their profit into the vehicle price. AutoLenis separates our service fee, creating transparency and letting dealers compete on the actual car price — resulting in average savings of $2,500.

Can I get a refund on my deposit?

The $99 deposit is refundable if you don't receive offers or if you cancel before selecting a winning deal. Once a winner is selected, the deposit is applied per your plan. The concierge fee (Premium) is charged only after you've chosen a deal.

Can I upgrade from Free to Premium?

Yes. You can upgrade to Premium before or after paying your deposit. If you've already paid your deposit on the Free plan, it will be converted to a fee credit toward your $499 concierge fee.

Save Thousands on Your Next Car

Our transparent pricing means you keep more money in your pocket — an average of $2,500 more.

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