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Sell or Trade-In Valuation Tool

Dealers make huge margins under-valuing trade-ins. Get accurate Black Book wholesale numbers so you never leave money on the table.

Independent Wholesale Valuation

Vehicle Specifications

Prior Accident History?Reported damage or structural claims

The CarEdge Trade-In Strategy

1. Keep transactions separate: Never mention you have a trade-in until you have finalized the Out-The-Door purchase price on the car you are buying in writing.

2. Get 3 written buyout offers: Obtain cash offers from Carvana, CarMax, and Driveway first. Present the highest written offer to the dealer and demand they match it.

3. State sales tax advantage: In 42 states, you only pay sales tax on the net difference between your new car purchase price and your trade-in allowance.

Valuation Report

2020 Toyota Camry

Condition: Clean · Mileage: 45,000 mi
Dealer Trade-In (Wholesale)
$17,400
Dealer baseline
Private Party Value
$19,800
Highest return
Dealer Retail Selling
$21,900
Dealer lot price
Trade-In Sales Tax Credit AdvantageEst. 6.25% Tax

Trading in this car saves you approximately $1,088 in state sales tax. When comparing against private party sales, factor in this tax credit!