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Know Your Trade-In Value Before the Dealer Tells You.

Dealers sometimes show a big trade number and make it up elsewhere. Knowing your car's value on its own keeps the math honest.

How the service works

Share your vehicle's details and photos. We estimate a realistic value range and can compare offers from participating dealers and buyers.

We keep the trade separate from the purchase price, so you can see each number clearly.

Who it's for

  • Anyone trading in a vehicle
  • Owners curious whether to sell privately or trade

Step by step

  1. Step 1

    Share details and photos

    VIN or year/make/model, mileage, condition.

  2. Step 2

    We estimate a range

    Based on the details and photos you provide.

  3. Step 3

    Compare offers

    Participating buyers may submit offers.

  4. Step 4

    Apply or sell outright

    Use it as a trade or sell separately.

Common scenarios

Upside down on a loan

Understand negative equity before it gets rolled into the next loan.

Lease vs. own trade

Compare a lease return against selling the car.

Questions

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HooptyFinder services may vary by state, and dealer participation varies by market. Vehicle purchase or lease is completed with the participating dealership, not HooptyFinder. Taxes, fees, incentives and financing depend on your location, the vehicle, eligibility and the dealer.