Question: Hi, I’m wondering what the ranges are for these 2 vehicles.

Year: 2004
Make: Cadillac
Model: SRX
Trim: V6, 4 WD, moonroof, wood trim
Mileage: 47,500
VIN:1GYEE637X40189260
Buying or Selling? Buying
From Private Party or From a Dealership? Dealership
Zip: 46037
Asking Price $21,995 (seems a touch high to me)

and

Year: 2005
Make: Volvo
Model: XC90
Trim: 2.5L, AWD, moonroof
Mileage: 43,900
VIN: YV1CM592551146893
Buying or Selling? Buying
From Private Party or From a Dealership? Dealership
Zip: 46037
Asking Price: $20,990

Thanks in advance

Queen of the Road: Let’s see here….

For a 2004 Cadillac SRX AWD V6 with 47,500 miles, prices range from $15,900 (being in above average condition) to $14,200 (being in average condition) and $12,600 (being in below average condition). Wow! They’re asking for $22k? That’s brave, very brave.

For a 2005 Volvo XC90 AWD  with 43,900 miles, prices range from $22,500 (being in above average condition) to $20,700 (being in average condition) and $19,100 (being in below average condition). The Volvo deal seems more realistic, but I’d still bargain no matter how sweet a deal.

Just imagine when you step foot onto those Fishers dealerships asking for the above figures. Car salesmen will think you’re nuts, but little do they know that these prices are from another dealership. Remember, car salesmen don’t expect consumers to come so prepared and knowledgeable. People seem to have forgotten that all power lies with the consumer. Walk away when in doubt.

Question:
Year: 2007 / 2008
Make: Honda
Model: Odyssey EX-L - Auto Transmission
Trim: Standard
Mileage: New

Want to trade in or sell.
Year: 2004
Make: Cadillac
Model: Escalade ESV Vortec 6.0 V8 345HP, 4 SPD automatic
Color: Exterior White Diamond
Interior: Shale Leather
Trim: Standard
Optional Trim: Select Edition Package include; Express Sunroof, Chrome Wheels, Integrated Navagation, Rear Seat DVD, White Diamond Exterior Color.
If it’s not to much trouble could you quote the 2wd and 4wd.
Mileage: 36,159

When trading in a car should you fix and detail the car as much as possible? Do you think that it would help the trade in value?

I have a friend as well that are interested in buying cars as well.

Could you get me the info for the following:

Year: 2004
Make: Audi
Model: A4 1.8 Turbo 2wd Automatic
Trim: Standard / with Bose System
Color: Dolphin Grey
Mileage: 81,000

Want to trade in for.
Year: 2007 / 2008
Make: Infiniti
Model: G37 Coupe Journey
Trim: Standard

Mileage: New

Year: 2007 / 2008
Make: Honda
Model: Ridge Line RTL - Automatic
Trim: Full Option with Satalite Link Nav

Thank you very much!

Queen of the Road: Hi there!

For the 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A),

The Lowest Internet Price: $31,776.00
MSRP: $32,845.00
ePrice: $31,776.00
Savings: $1,069.00
% OFF MSRP: 3.25 %

For the 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A),

The Lowest Internet Price: $28,815.00
MSRP: $31,730.00
ePrice: $28,815.00
Savings: $2,915.00
% OFF MSRP: 9.19 %

The 2007 model has a Cash Back Incentive of $2,000. This incentive is being offered to the Dealership upon purchase. Expires: 1/2/2008 This means you need to mention the incentive and be sure that $2000 goes into YOUR pocket, not there’s.

For the 2004 Cadillac Escalade 2WD with 36,159 miles, prices range from $22,900 (being in above average condition) to $20,600 (average condition) to $18,200 (being

in below average condition). Keep in mind that these are average wholesale prices.

For the 2004 Cadillac Escalade 4WD, prices range from $24,300 (being in above average condition) to $22,600 (average condition) to $20,900 (being in below average condition).

In my opinion, I wouldn’t bother trading in the car. It doesn’t hurt to fix and detail the car as much as possible, but when trading in a vehicle a dealership will more often pay you less than the wholesale price. Fixing the car is better than detailing, although washing it is a smart idea. Consider that if you are buying a new car from them they will give you abetter price on the trade-in. They still may give you the worst price on the new car. In some states, a trade-in lowers the price of new cars and taxes are charged on the new car minus the trade-in value.

Now for your amigos…

For the 2004 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro with 81,000 miles, prices range from $13,400 (being in above average condition) to $12,100 (average condition) to $10,800 (being in below average condition). Again, these are wholesale prices.

For the 2008 Infiniti G37 Journey 2dr Coupe (3.7L 6cyl 5A),

The Lowest Internet Price: $40,525.00
MSRP: $41,025.00
ePrice: $40,525.00
Savings: $500.00
% OFF MSRP: 1.22 %

For the 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Navi (3.5L 6cyl 5A),

The Lowest Internet Price: $32,202.00
MSRP: $35,725.00
ePrice: $32,202.00
Savings: $3,523.00
% OFF MSRP: 9.86 %
Yay! This one has Cash Back Incentive of $1,500 is being offered to the Dealership upon purchase. Expires: 1/2/2008 !Get that $1500!