How to Estimate the Worth of a Used Car

Find the value of your used car

With access to the Internet, estimating the worth of a used car is simple. Log onto a site like Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds and after entering some basic information, you will see two estimated values of your used car: one if you are selling the car privately and another if you are using the car as a trade-in at a dealership.

Things You'll Need

• Car Year
• Car Make
• Car Model
• Mileage

Instructions

1. Go to one of the car-value estimator websites and search for your car by make, model, and year.

2. Enter your zip code next, since your location will affect the value of the car.

3. Select the trim of your car and then enter the mileage. Click all the boxes that apply to your car's equipment.

4. Select the condition your car is in.

5. You'll receive an estimate on what you might expect to sell your vehicle for to a private party, and what a dealer might give you for the car as a trade-in.

References

• Kelley Blue Book

Resources

• Kelley Blue Book: New Cars Used Cars
• Edmunds: New Cars Used Cars