Question From Gabe: I’m looking to trade in my 2006 F-150 extended cab 4×4. It’s an xlt with 37000 miles. What can I expect. I live in Chicago if that matters.
Thanks Gabe

Follow Up Comment: The truck is an EXT cab.
Thanks
gabe

Queen of the Road: Hi Gabe! For a 2006 Ford F150 4WD V8 Ext Cab 5.4L XLT with 37,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $13,700 (being in above average condition) to $12,100 (being in average condition) and $10,600 (being in below average condition).

Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $12k to $15.4k.

If you’re disappointed with what the dealer will offer you, here’s an article that covers what’s required for a successful do-it-yourself sale: 7 Steps To A Smooth Car Sale

Goodluck, Gabe!

Question From VJ:  Hello experts, I was hoping you guys could tell me what an 06 Acura RL with navigation….is going for wholesale. it has about 35k miles. It does not have acc/pax model.

thanks a lot!

Queen of the Road: Hi VJ. Welcome to our blog. I can certainly look that up for you.

For a 2006 Acura RL AWD with 35,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $25,400 (being in above average condition) to $22,900 (being in average condition) and $20,300 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $22,500 to $28,000.

Are you buying or selling? I couldn’t tell by your question.

Question: Hi, I’m hoping you can give tell my what I should get for my car and not get seriously lowballed.

I’m looking to trade my 2006 Lexus RX400h hybrid AWD to a dealer. Car is loaded with all possible options, pristine in and out, silver int/black ext, 38.5k miles.

Thanks a million!

Queen of the Road: OK. I can provide you with wholesale prices, but what you will be offered for trade in may not be anywhere close to the range I ‘ll give you. I always recommend our readers to make an effort to sell privately because the results always save you money in comparison to trading in.

For a 2006 Lexus RX400H AWD with 38,500 miles, wholesale prices range from $34,400 (being in above average condition) to $32,700 (being in average condition) and $31,000 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices.

Once a dealer flips it, they’ll mark it up +12%-14% more than wholesale. So, a dealership’s estimated retail prices could range from $33.9k to $37.7k. Goodluck and let us know how everything goes. Don’t forget to tell your friends about our free service.

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Follow Up Comment: Sold this evening at $12,900…I did not want to pay $200 in taxes next week and another $300 for insurance next month. Besides it needs tires soon, I figured that into the price.
The guy bought it for his stepson and drives a 2008 Corolla. While he was driving it, he said he might keep the Mazda for himself and give the Corolla to his stepson. The car does need tires, but I figured if I replaced them before selling, I wouldn’t be able to recoup that money, it would’ve been around $600. Even though times are tough, I think small economical cars will sell good because that’s what people want now.

Thanks for your advise. Good thing I turned down Carmax…I would have just kept it rather than take a loss. Take care.

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Queen of the Road: Hi Shazman! You’ve come to the right place for the inside scoop.

For a 2006 Mazda3 S with 29,500 miles, prices range from $13,900 (being in above average condition) to $12,900 (being in average condition) and $12,000 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $13,500 to $15,500.

$11,500? Wow, Carmax went real low. They never cease to amaze me. I recommend that you post your car online, Craigslist and AutoTrader. Take plenty of pictures of the car. Pull out all those maintenance records, get the car washed, etc.

Take a look at this article: 7 Steps To A Smooth Car Sale

Follow Up Comment:  Sold this evening at $12,900…I did not want to pay $200 in taxes next week and another $300 for insurance next month. Besides it needs tires soon, I figured that into the price.

Question:  2001.5 new vw passat
93L miles
sunroof/luxury sound trim

selling price?

TIA

Queen of the Road: Hello there! Welcome to our blog! Before I get started, I’ll need a little more information.  Is the Passat a 4C or V6?  Newer style or older? Wagon or sedan? GLS or GLX? 4 Motion?

Question:  You helped me save a ton on a Volvo, now I need to unload a car or two and buy another.

Can you please give me an idea of the prices on the following please:

(I need to sell or trade these)
1999 Land Rover Discovery II 108K
2004 Chevrolet Suburban LT ½ ton 4X4 79K
2006 Ford E-250 Van 81K

I want to buy a 2002 Honda CRV AWD EX 61K miles Auto transmission.

Thanks for all your help!

Queen of the Road: Hello there! Welcome to our blog!  Sure thing I can help you. Do you own all three cars? Are you planning to sell/trade all three and buy only 1 car?

For a 1999 Land Rover Discovery Series II with 108,000 miles, prices range from $4,500 (being in above average condition) to $3,500 (being in average condition) and $2,500 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $3,200 to $5,300.

For the Suburban, I’ll need plenty more info. 1500 or 2500? 5.7, 6.0 or 8.0?

For a 2006 Ford E250 Van V8 with 81,000 miles, prices range from $10,400 (being in above average condition) to $8,900 (being in average condition) and $7,300 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $8,400 to $11,700.

For a 2002 Honda CR-V 4WD EX with 61,000 miles, prices range from $11,100 (being in above average condition) to $10,200 (being in average condition) and $9,400 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $10,600 to $12,400.

Let us know if you need more help selling or buying. Don’t forget to tell your friends and family about our free service.

Question:

Year:2003
Make: Lincoln
Model: Navigator Ultimate 2WD
42500 miles
excellent condition
buying from dealer

Trading in
Year: 2006
Make: Toyota
Model: Camry 4Cyl LE
50000 miles
good condition

MuscleCarGuy: Hi There! Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you.

For a 2003 Lincoln Navigator 2WD with 42,500 miles , prices range from $15,400 (being in above average condition) to $13,800 (being in average condition) and $12,200 (being in below average condition).

Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $13,700 to $17,600.

For a 2006 Toyota Camry LE 4 Cylinder with 50,000 miles , prices range from $13,650 (being in above average condition) to $12,100 (being in average condition) and $10,600 (being in below average condition).

Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. Thats what you should expect to get ig you trade in your car. I suggest you to try selling this car by yourself, you will probably get 5% to 10% over the wholesale value on it. Let us know if you have any further question. Good luck! Tell your friends and family about our free service.

Question:
Selling:
Year:2006
Make: Ford
Model: E-250
Trim: Cargo
Mileage: 80k
VIN:
Buying or Selling? Selling
From Private Party or From A Dealership? Trading In
Zip:98052

E-250 Regular
5.4 L

Thanks!

Queen of the Road: The numbers below are all wholesale prices. For a 2006 Ford E250 Econoline V8 Ext. Cargo 5.4L with 80,000 miles, prices range from $11,000 (being in above average condition) to $8,700 (being in average condition) and $6,400 (being in below average condition).  Usually trade in won’t give you as good a quote, but it does save time overall. Just keep the above figures in mind when they tell you how much they’ll give you to trade in. Goodluck.

Question: Forgive me if you’ve already answered this question, but if you don’t suggest trading your car in, what do you suggest doing with it? Private sale is an option, but it is generally unreliable (sofar as timing is concerned). I didn’t know if there was some better way to go…

As for cars:

Trade-In (or Sale)
2000.5 Infiniti QX4
Auto 4WD
(Don’t think there was too many other variations on this)
95k

2006 Mazdaspeed6 GT
w/Nav, Leather, AWD (std.), 6sp (std.)
35K

Buy
2007 Saturn Outlook XR
Auto AWD
Leather, no Nav

Thank you very much in Advance!

MuscleCarGuy: I don’t suggest trading your car in, because dealers will try to pay as low as possible on them and will sell it for a higher profit. Of course sometimes it is just easier and faster to trade it in, but that will have a huge affect in your pocket. If you don’t have the time of course your only option is to trade it in.

For a 2000 Infiniti QX4 4WD V6 with 95,000 miles, prices range from $8,900 (being in above average condition) to $8,075 (being in average condition) and $7,225 (being in below average condition).

For a 2006 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring AWD with 35,000 miles, prices range from $19,150 (being in above average condition) to $17,250 (being in average condition) and $15,400 (being in below average condition).

For a 2007 Saturn Outlook AWD V6 XR with 7,700 miles (Average), prices range from $34,200 (being in above average condition) to $30,800 (being in average condition) and $27,500 (being in below average condition).

Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. That is what you should expect to get when you trade in your car. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale.

Be sure to do plenty of research on the car you do decide to pursue. Don’t hesitate to bring a trusted mechanic with you. Let us know if you have any further questions. Good Luck!!!