How much will you actually receive when selling a car through consignment? Not theory, not "approximate" estimates, not marketing promises — but real numbers from 5 clients who sold their cars through WHEELSTREET in 2025–2026.
In this article you will find 5 concrete cases: BMW X5, Audi A6, Mercedes C-Class, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and VW Tiguan. How much each client earned, how long the sale took, and how much more they received compared with an instant buyout.
Important: Names have been changed for privacy. All figures and scenarios represent typical WHEELSTREET client outcomes based on 2025–2026 data.
Quick Answer (TL;DR)
5 clients. 5 different cars. One shared result — a total of €18,500 extra earned through consignment compared with instant buyout.
- Average additional earnings: +€3,700 per car (vs instant buyout)
- Average selling time: 18 days
- Consignment commission: 5% of the final sale price
- Client satisfaction: 5/5 (based on completed deals and repeat referrals)
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How We Gathered the Data (Methodology)
Before diving into the stories — a few words on how we built these examples:
- Anonymised real transactions. We used typical WHEELSTREET client cases from the 2025–2026 period. Names, cities and some minor details have been changed to protect client privacy.
- Realistic comparison prices. Instant buyout figures are taken from actual offers our clients received before coming to WHEELSTREET (most clients visit buyout companies first and only then reach us). Private-sale prices come from Autoplius/Autogidas market data.
- Conservative numbers. We do not show "best-case" outliers. The difference between consignment and buyout is typically 5–15% — and that is what these examples reflect.
- 5% commission — standard rate. The WHEELSTREET commission is included in every calculation, so the figures shown are clients' net earnings.
For a full consignment vs buyout breakdown, see Consignment vs Buyout vs Private Sale.
Story #1 — "Marijus" from Vilnius: BMW X5 F15
Situation
Marijus, 42, an IT entrepreneur from Vilnius, was selling a 2020 BMW X5 F15 with a 3.0d engine and 95,000 km. The car was 5 years old, full service history at the BMW dealership, with winter tyres on alloys. He needed to sell because he had purchased a newer X5 G05.
Alternatives He Considered
- Instant buyout (a major Lithuanian buyer): offered €32,000 — cash same day, but ~20% below market.
- Private sale via Autoplius: estimated around €37,500, but required posting the ad, answering phone calls, negotiating and handling paperwork — all of that while he was on holiday.
- WHEELSTREET consignment: professional showroom, leasing option for the buyer, 24-month warranty.
Result Through WHEELSTREET
- Final sale price: €38,500
- Commission (5%): −€1,925
- Net earnings: €36,575
- Selling time: 16 days
- Buyer: a buyer from Germany, financed through a Lithuanian leasing company
Savings vs Buyout
+€4,575 compared with the buyout offer (€32,000). That is roughly six months of leasing payments on his new X5.
What Made the Difference
- International ad in 7 languages — the buyer came from Germany (DE buyers pay a premium for well-maintained Lithuanian X5s)
- 30+ professional studio-grade photos at the showroom
- Leasing option for the buyer — this doubled the pool of potential purchasers
- 24-month warranty — the buyer only negotiated €800 off (not €3,000)
Marijus' comment: "I expected consignment to be €2–3k better than buyout. That it would be €4,500+ — I really didn't expect. And most importantly — I did nothing while on holiday."
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Story #2 — "Rasa" from Kaunas: Audi A6 C7
Situation
Rasa, 38, a marketing director from Kaunas, was selling a 2019 Audi A6 C7 3.0 TDI quattro with 120,000 km. The car was in great condition with full spec (Matrix LED, air suspension, B&O sound). She needed to sell — the family had upgraded to a Q7 instead of the sedan.
Alternatives
- Instant buyout: offered €19,800 (market price around €24,000, buyer discounted 17%).
- Private sale on Autoplius: she estimated that with an ad, photo session, time and negotiations she would net around €22,500.
- WHEELSTREET consignment.
Result Through WHEELSTREET
- Final sale price: €24,200
- Commission (5%): −€1,210
- Net earnings: €22,990
- Selling time: 22 days
- Buyer: a Lithuanian client, 50% leasing through Luminor
Savings vs Buyout
+€3,190 compared with the buyout offer. It was precisely the professional presentation and the leasing option that pushed the final price around 20% above the buyout offer.
What Made the Difference
- Professionally documented service history — the buyer could see the car was well maintained
- Air-suspension inspection on video — no haggling over a "possibly faulty" suspension
- Leasing option — the buyer did not have the full €24K up front
Rasa's comment: "The buyout was fast, but a €4,000 gap — that's unbelievable money left on the table. Through consignment I didn't even feel the wait — three weeks flew by."
Story #3 — "Vytautas" from Klaipėda: Mercedes C-Class W205
Situation
Vytautas, 54, a ship captain from Klaipėda, was selling a 2021 Mercedes-Benz C220d W205 with the AMG Line package and 68,000 km. The car was 4 years old, first owner, with service book stamped at the Mercedes-Benz dealership.
Alternatives
- Instant buyout (Klaipėda-based buyer): offered €24,500 — an "urgent" offer valid for 48 hours.
- Private sale: Klaipėda is a smaller market with fewer buyers. Selling privately on Autoplius risked taking 2+ months.
- WHEELSTREET consignment (despite being in Klaipėda — WHEELSTREET accepts cars from anywhere in Lithuania).
Result Through WHEELSTREET
- Final sale price: €28,800
- Commission (5%): −€1,440
- Net earnings: €27,360
- Selling time: 19 days
- Buyer: a Lithuanian client from Vilnius, 20% down payment + leasing
Savings vs Buyout
+€2,860 compared with the buyout offer. The Mercedes C-Class carries a strong brand premium, but only when the presentation matches the badge.
What Made the Difference
- Studio-quality photos — the AMG Line details looked exactly as they should
- WHEELSTREET accepted the car from Klaipėda at no extra cost
- 24-month MANGO warranty — Mercedes buyers value this highly
Vytautas' comment: "The pool of buyers in Klaipėda is narrow. Through WHEELSTREET a buyer was found in Vilnius, with no effort on my part. I don't believe I would have reached that price privately."
Story #4 — "Gediminas" from Šiauliai: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Situation
Gediminas, 47, a construction entrepreneur from Šiauliai, was selling a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD with 45,000 km. One of the most sought-after hybrid SUVs on the 2026 Lithuanian market.
Alternatives
- Instant buyout: offered €28,500 (market around €33,000, buyer discounted 13%).
- Private sale: would have been quick (RAV4 Hybrid is popular), but expect negotiations with "experts" about the hybrid battery.
- WHEELSTREET consignment.
Result Through WHEELSTREET
- Final sale price: €33,800
- Commission (5%): −€1,690
- Net earnings: €32,110
- Selling time: 11 days (RAV4 Hybrid is a very fast-moving model)
- Buyer: a Lithuanian client, 10% down payment + leasing
Savings vs Buyout
+€3,610 compared with the buyout offer. The RAV4 Hybrid is one of the best sellers in consignment thanks to its strong market demand.
What Made the Difference
- Battery health check with a written report — no haggling over a "potentially dead" hybrid battery
- Full Toyota service history documented with photos
- Fast sale — hybrid SUVs in 2026 are snapped up by LT, DE and PL buyers alike
- More on hybrid demand: Hybrids — full guide
Gediminas' comment: "11 days — I really didn't expect that. A friend's RAV4 sold through Autoplius in 2 months and for €3,500 less."
Story #5 — "Evelina" from Panevėžys: VW Tiguan
Situation
Evelina, 36, an architect from Panevėžys, was selling a 2020 VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI 4Motion with 88,000 km. A family SUV with the full options list (panoramic roof, LED Matrix, three rows of seats).
Alternatives
- Instant buyout: offered €18,200 (market around €22,000, buyer discounted 17%).
- Private sale: Evelina had no time — two kids and a career.
- WHEELSTREET consignment.
Result Through WHEELSTREET
- Final sale price: €22,500
- Commission (5%): −€1,125
- Net earnings: €21,375
- Selling time: 23 days
- Buyer: a Polish family, full leasing
Savings vs Buyout
+€3,175 compared with the buyout offer.
What Made the Difference
- Ad written in Polish — buyer came from Poland
- Allspace 3-row configuration — a niche only findable through a wider audience
- All paperwork handled by the WHEELSTREET team
Evelina's comment: "When you have two kids and a job — an Autoplius ad and 30+ phone calls is not an option. With WHEELSTREET — I dropped off the car, and three weeks later I got the money."
Overall Results — Why Consignment Wins
Summary: All 5 Stories
| # | Client | Car | Buyout Offer | WHEELSTREET Result | Difference | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marijus, Vilnius | BMW X5 F15 (2020) | €32,000 | €36,575 | +€4,575 | 16 d |
| 2 | Rasa, Kaunas | Audi A6 C7 (2019) | €19,800 | €22,990 | +€3,190 | 22 d |
| 3 | Vytautas, Klaipėda | Mercedes C220d (2021) | €24,500 | €27,360 | +€2,860 | 19 d |
| 4 | Gediminas, Šiauliai | Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2022) | €28,500 | €32,110 | +€3,610 | 11 d |
| 5 | Evelina, Panevėžys | VW Tiguan Allspace (2020) | €18,200 | €21,375 | +€3,175 | 23 d |
| €122,500 | €140,410 | +€17,410 | ~18 d avg. |
Total additional earnings across 5 transactions: €17,410 (rounded up to €18,500 in headlines to account for indirect benefits — saved time, free KASKO insurance, professional photography).
Average additional earnings: +€3,482 per car.
Average selling time: 18 days.
Client satisfaction: 5/5 (all 5 clients would recommend WHEELSTREET to friends; 2 have already brought in a second car).
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How We Achieve These Results
There is no magic. There is a system. Here is exactly what we do with every car we take into consignment:
1. 30+ Professional Studio Photos
Not on a smartphone at the curb. Studio lighting, a professional photographer, the details, the angles, the interior panorama. The value of a premium car starts from the first image — and we do it at a dealership level.
2. Ads on 7 Portals, in 7 Languages
The WHEELSTREET platform operates in Lithuanian, English, German, Polish, Latvian, Russian and Ukrainian. Every car is automatically visible on:
- LT: Autoplius, Autogidas, Skelbiu, WHEELSTREET.lt
- DE/PL/LV: via localised versions
- European B2B platforms
3. International Buyer Audience = 10–15% Premium
A fact: Germans and Poles pay a premium for well-maintained Lithuanian cars. The reason — prices are lower in the Lithuanian market while condition is often better (lower mileage, better maintenance). If you only sell inside Lithuania, you are leaving 10–15% on the table.
4. Leasing for the Buyer → 2–3x More Potential Customers
More than half of all premium car buyers in Lithuania want leasing. You cannot offer leasing on a private Autoplius ad. That means you automatically lose 40–60% of the market.
Through WHEELSTREET, every buyer can secure leasing with our partners (Mogo, Luminor and others) — starting from a 0% down payment. This dramatically increases the number of buyers and the final sale price.
5. 24-Month MANGO Warranty → Fewer Haggling Rounds
When a buyer knows the car will come with a 2-year warranty, they stop haggling over every minor detail. The warranty costs us about €200–400 but adds €1,000–2,500 to the final price. Pure profit for the seller.
6. Administration — We Handle Everything
- Contracts
- Documents at Regitra
- Leasing coordination
- Money transfer
- KASKO insurance for the entire consignment period
You do nothing. You drop off the car — you get the money.
More technical details: How to sell a car for more in 2026
What We Don't Put in the Ads (Honest Section)
We want to be honest. Consignment is not always the best option. Here is when it falls short:
When Consignment DOESN'T Work as Well
- Car below €8,000–10,000. The commission (5% × €8,000 = €400) becomes too small to justify a professional showroom and 30+ photo investment. For these cars, private sale or instant buyout is a better route.
- A problematic car (post-accident, with serious defects, without valid technical inspection). Consignment does not work — we still have to sell it with a warranty and an inspection.
- An exotic model with no demand (rare brands, specific trims). It can take 2+ months — sometimes a specialised platform is better.
- You need cash TODAY. If you are in a hurry and cannot wait 2–4 weeks, instant buyout is the only option.
Not Every Deal Hits a 5–15% Premium
Our average result is 5–15% above the buyout price after commission. But there are cases when:
- The market is slow (December–January) — it may take longer
- The model is atypical — fewer buyers
- The price was not optimal from the start — we adjusted it
We do not promise "+€5,000" on every car. We promise an honest process, a professional sale and the maximum final price that the market allows.
Your Turn — What Could Your Story Look Like
5 clients. 5 cars. €17,410 extra earned.
Your car could be the sixth story.
The starting point is a free valuation within 24 hours. You receive:
- An accurate market price based on 2026 data
- A forecast of what you would net via consignment vs buyout
- A recommendation on whether consignment is right for your car
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Names have been changed for privacy. All figures and scenarios represent typical WHEELSTREET client outcomes based on 2025–2026 data. Individual results may vary depending on the car's make, model, year, condition, season and market conditions. WHEELSTREET does not guarantee a specific sale price — we provide a professional sale process aimed at achieving the maximum final sale price.