How to Check the Kelley Blue Book Price for a Car

One of the most common ways to check the value of a car is to use the Kelley Blue Book. The KBB comes in both print and electronic forms. Most car dealerships have the print form available to check the value of a car. You can also use the KBB website and search for the car on your own. Whichever method you choose, you must know certain information about the car you are pricing, and then search for that car based on category or dealership.

Instructions

1. Gather information about the car you are pricing. You need to know the make, model and year of the vehicle. Note the vehicle's condition and the mileage.

2. Choose which method you want to use when checking the value of the car. The print version of the KBB lists cars alphabetically. The KBB website allows you to search by typing in the make, model and year of the car.

3. Visit the KBB website or consult the print version of the book. Look the car up alphabetically if using the print version, or select "Search by: year, make & model" to search the website.

4. Scan the entry to determine the value. The "Trade-in" value is the amount you can expect to receive by trading it into a dealer. "Private Party" value is the estimated price you could expect when selling it on your own. The "suggested retail" value is the owner's asking price.

References

• Edmunds: What is the "Kelley Blue Book"?
• How to Sell a Car: How to use the Kelley Blue Book

Resources

• Kelley Blue Book: New & Used Car Prices