KBB says my car with worth X how much am I realistically going to get?

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Dealers don't use KBB or NADA. They use what they call Black Book. It is updated weekly with the average auction prices in their area and what to buy the car for. Typically speaking, this runs about 70% of what KBB and NADA says the car is worth. So if the car is worth $26-$28k then expect an offer between $18-$20k. Another thing, never rate your car as Excellent condition. The highest dealers go is Good condition.

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[5thGenOwner]

Some may hate on this idea, but you can spend an hour or so at CarMax and see what they offer. You don't have to take it, but most likely they use the same 'black book' that Mr_Draco mentioned.

I just sold a '97 Acura Integra there that a dealer wouldn't give me 300 bucks for. (they gave me 2k).

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by 5thGenOwner

Some may hate on this idea, but you can spend an hour or so at CarMax and see what they offer. You don't have to take it, but most likely they use the same 'black book' that Mr_Draco mentioned.

I just sold a '97 Acura Integra there that a dealer wouldn't give me 300 bucks for. (they gave me 2k).

CarMax is the best place for older vehicles but for newer vehicles they tend to low ball you worse than the dealers.