Does anyone have access to the book that car dealers use for a trade-in? I'm not sure if they use Kelley Wholesale Blue Book or something else, but I'm looking for a value on a 2008 Subaru Impreza Premium with 56,000 miles, and a minor dent to the rocker panel. Otherwise it is well maintained. 

Most dealers in this area use Galves....

 

 Which is auction history pricing.  Don't believe you'll get anywhere near what KBB.com says you will.  Trading in a car is convenience and not a way to get a good price on your car.  Do remember though that whatever you are offered will also go up by 6.875 due to saving on sales tax.  

IF YOU go to kellybluebook or edmunds online, they'll normally have average trade-in value for the area you're in.

7 minutes ago, 1LtCAP said:

IF YOU go to kellybluebook or edmunds online, they'll normally have average trade-in value for the area you're in.

And then knock off another 20% to get to what the actual trade in value is....

 

You're going to get Galves value unless the car is totally roached.   You might be able to get it up a few hundred if the tires are new, but you mentioned a dent, so that would wipe that out.

 

 

Can I get Galves online?

I know I would do much better by selling it privately, I just don't trust the dealer that my mother brought the car to.

2 minutes ago, ChrisJM981 said:

I know I would do much better by selling it privately, I just don't trust the dealer that my mother brought the car to.

How off from kbb trade in was it?

you'll get different values from every dealership...  

 

1 hour ago, ChrisJM981 said:

Can I get Galves online?

Nope.....

Just now, 67gtonut said:

Nope.....

Cold... lol

just take the dealers word for it lol  he'll be real honest with you on the value of your car.  scouts honor

 

 

51 minutes ago, Zeke said:

Cold... lol

Honor among thieves..,. 

2 hours ago, ChrisJM981 said:

Can I get Galves online?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=galves+online

Most the time if you use the NADA GUIDE the true value is the the one column that states bank value. That's what the bank is willing to lend and finance.

There is no accurate source beyond what the auctions are paying and it's volatile day-to-day.  If they can't get enough of a confirmation from an auction source, they will call a wholesaler to see if he will pay the auction prices.  If it's a heavily traded car the auction prices are usually good right from the website.

 

You need to pay for Galves access.

NADA, Bluebook, Edmunds are all bullshit and don't represent anything near the trade in price.  What a bank will finances is way higher than what a dealer will pay.  How can they sell if they are paying what the bank will finance at?

 

The best thing to do is try and trade it at one or more dealers or try those instant offer sites.  They will be more representative of what will get paid.  You may want to use the car max pricer even though there are none around but it will give you some idea.  

Paid for Galves. Price is pretty close to what was offered. They'll wash, vacuum, spray the bumper and add $6,000 before listing it for sale. They might get someone to bite since it is a 2008 with 52,000 miles, was garage kept, and "driven by a little old lady"(not really but it makes for a good story).

Thanks for the help.