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What it costs to ship a compact, midsize or full-size SUV, how size affects the price and how to get yours ready for the truck.
Open transport
What it costs to ship a midsize or full-size pickup, how lifts, duallys and long beds affect the price, and how to prepare the truck.
Open transport
Safe, careful transport for high-value vehicles: why enclosed trailers and liftgates matter, what insurance to check and what it costs.
Enclosed transport
How to move a vintage or collector car safely: enclosed trailers, careful loading, insurance that reflects its value and preparing an older car.
Enclosed transport
What's different about shipping an EV: battery charge, extra weight, transport modes and how to prepare it for loading.
Open or enclosed
Specialist transport for supercars and rare vehicles: hard-sided trailers, liftgates, wheel straps and insurance that matches the car's value.
Enclosed transport
How to ship a performance car without scraped splitters or chipped paint, and when enclosed transport is worth the extra cost.
Open or enclosed
How to move a vintage or antique vehicle carefully, from protecting fragile parts to insuring it properly.
Enclosed transport
How to ship a lifted truck, lowered car or widebody build without surprises at pickup, and how to protect your aftermarket parts.
Open or enclosed
How to get a Tesla ready for the truck: Transport Mode, charge level, keys and settings that keep loading smooth.
Open or enclosed
How to ship a 911, Cayman, Taycan, Macan or Cayenne safely, from low front lips to choosing enclosed transport.
Open or enclosed
Estimated cost by vehicle type
Typical ranges vs. a standard car.
| Vehicle | vs. sedan | Usually | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs | +10–25% | Open transport | $960 – $2,960 |
| Pickup Trucks | +20–35% | Open transport | $1,050 – $3,190 |
| Luxury Cars | +5–15% | Enclosed transport | $1,200 – $4,350 |
| Classic Cars | +5–15% | Enclosed transport | $1,200 – $4,350 |
| Electric Cars | +5–15% | Open or enclosed | $920 – $2,720 |
| Exotic Cars | +10–25% | Enclosed transport | $1,250 – $4,730 |
| Sports Cars | +0–15% | Open or enclosed | $880 – $2,720 |
| Antique Cars | +5–15% | Enclosed transport | $1,200 – $4,350 |
| Modified Cars | +10–30% | Open or enclosed | $960 – $3,070 |
| Tesla | +5–15% | Open or enclosed | $920 – $2,720 |
| Porsche | +5–15% | Open or enclosed | $920 – $2,720 |
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Vehicle shipping FAQs
How much does it cost to ship a car by vehicle type?
Sedans are the baseline. In published studies, SUVs cost about 7% more and pickups about 38% more, and enclosed transport for luxury or classic cars adds about 30% to 60%.
Car shipping costWhich vehicles need enclosed transport?
Luxury, exotic, classic and antique cars, and freshly restored or low-clearance vehicles benefit most. Everyday cars ship safely on open carriers.
Open vs. enclosed
Can you ship a vehicle that doesn't run?
Yes. Non-running vehicles are loaded with a winch as long as they roll, steer and brake.
Inoperable car shippingHow do you ship an electric car?
Leave a moderate charge, remove charging gear and use the car's transport or tow mode if it has one.
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