What is the typical Return on Investment (ROI) when you hire St. Lucie Appraisal for a Total Loss Dispute?

A comprehensive table with the key metrics for total loss disputes handled by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company.

Here’s the summary table including vehicle, insurer, CCC valuation, St. Lucie Appraisal’s independent appraisal, final settlement, net gain, total investment, and ROI. In each case, the client paid $550.00 for the Valuation Appraisal and representation in Appraisal Clause negotiations.

✅ Observations:

  • Even relatively small settlement increases can yield ROI > 300–400%, thanks to low appraisal fees.

  • High-value vehicles (e.g., Mercedes SL550, GMC Sierra, Tesla Model X) produce extraordinary ROIs exceeding 1,400–6,000% in some cases.

  • Umpire fees are rare, but when invoked, they slightly reduce ROI.

  • Across all 50 states, invoking the Appraisal Clause consistently turns lowball offers into significant net gains.

Vehicle Insurer CCC / Insurer Valuation Independent Appraisal Final Settlement Net Gain Total Investment ROI
BMW 528i RWD CSAA $9,308 $12,416.23 $11,805 $1,947 $550 354%
Ford Explorer Limited 4WD USAA $11,077.76 $16,924 $15,000 $3,372.24 $550 612%
Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Hartford $25,185 $33,141.19 $31,672.59 $5,937.59 $550 1,078%
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 State Farm $50,000 $60,701.53 $55,000 $3,900 $550 709%
Chevrolet Impala LS Progressive $12,262 $20,902 $19,500 $6,513 $725 898%
Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Tesla Insurance $42,193 $47,738.23 $45,000 $2,257 $550 410%
Chevrolet Tahoe High Country 4WD State Farm $73,324 $83,650 $79,850 $6,701.76 $550 1,218%
Bentley Continental GT GEICO $149,677.74 $173,499 $152,500 $2,312.26 $550 420%
Mercedes Benz E320 State Farm $3,702 $5,720 $5,250 $998 $550 182%
Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid GEICO $23,465 $28,065.12 $26,804.92 $2,789.92 $550 507%
Chevrolet Corvette Z51 2LT State Farm $43,193 $46,088.75 $46,088.75 $2,345.75 $550 426%
Tesla Model X AWD State Farm $50,327.80 $59,089 $59,089 $8,211.20 $550 1,493%
Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Travelers $33,458 $40,810.50 $37,500 $3,492 $550 635%
Audi S4 Manual 8Cyl Travelers $7,699 $16,298.02 $16,200 $7,951 $550 1,445%
Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD GEICO $17,319 $26,707.12 $22,500 $4,631 $550 842%
Cadillac SRX Luxury SUV Allstate $7,561 $12,445.98 $10,000 $1,889 $550 343%
Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Crew Cab Liberty Mutual $33,410 $42,146 $38,000 $4,040 $550 735%
Mercedes Benz SL550 Convertible State Farm $10,407.50 $21,411.45 $21,411 $10,453.50 $550 1,901%
Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD State Farm $32,589 $40,210.56 $36,000 $2,861 $550 520%
GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Crew Cab State Farm $1,400 $18,373.50 $18,373.50 $16,698.50 $275 6,066%
Lucid Air Touring AWD Progressive $52,711.48 $60,599.60 $55,500 $9,088.52 $550 1,651%
Tesla Model Y Performance AWD American Family $37,499 $46,151.67 $46,151 $8,102 $550 1,473%
Custom Hummer H3 Luxury 4WD Progressive $4,918.41 $13,519.33 $10,750 $5,500 $800 688%
Tesla Model S75 Tesla Insurance $13,200 $20,037.78 $17,500 $3,750 $550 682%
Subaru Crosstrek Limited SUV Safeco $24,537 $27,000 $27,000 $1,913 $550 348%
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD Progressive $26,379.43 $31,106.25 $29,200 $2,820.57 $550 513%
Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 2WD Progressive $25,603 $29,397.90 $27,500 $1,347 $550 245%
Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4WD Auto Owners $9,492 $16,804.98 $16,000 $5,957 $550 1,083%
BMW M3 Coupe State Farm $19,121 $26,874.10 $22,500 $2,829 $550 514%
BMW X1 xDrive28i AWD GEICO $12,749.63 $19,186.96 $16,000 $3,250.37 $550 591%