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What's your car actually worth?
Pick your make tier, year, mileage, and condition. We'll show the realistic dealer trade-in range — and what you'd likely clear selling private-party or to Carvana/CarMax instead.
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In plain English
A 2022 vehicle in good condition with 58,000 miles typically trades in for $12,295–$14,244 at dealers in your region. Selling private-party or to Carvana/CarMax usually clears $13,525–$16,808 — 18% more.
What a dealership will typically offer to take the car on a new-car deal.
Carvana, CarMax, or Craigslist buyer — typically 10–18% more than the dealer offer.
Negotiating leverage
Get a real Carvana / CarMax cash offer first. Most dealers will match or beat it to save the sale — that's where the $2,564 extra value comes from.
What this unlocks on your next car
~$15,260 of buying power
Apply your $13,270 mid-range equity as a down payment and lenders extend roughly $15,260 of additional purchase price at today's rates.
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Your trade-in equity
Apply $13,270 of equity → unlock ~$15,260 of buying power.
Putting your trade-in toward a down payment lowers your loan balance and APR risk. See pre-qualified auto loan offers anchored to your real equity.
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