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Since 1926, Kelley Blue Book has been one of the best-known names in the auto industry in the North America. Today, Kelley Blue Book extends the tradition internationally, with trusted values and a reputation for innovation, including resources to help you research, price and shop for the car you’ve been looking for.

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Kelley blue book car value by vin number

To help you buy and sell with confidence, the Kelley Blue Book® Fair Market Range is determined by combining data from MSRP, asking prices, market conditions, and actual transactions (where available), then reviewed and validated by our own local analysts for relevance in your market.

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Kelley blue book car value by vin number
The term “Blue Book Value” refers to the value of a vehicle by a guide known as the Kelley Blue Book. The guide not only lists the value of new vehicles, but it also lists used car values. Since the 1920s, the Kelley Blue Book has served as a standard within the auto industry in the United States. In addition to values for vehicles, the guide has also covered values for snowmobiles, motorcycles and personal watercraft. The guide is updated annually.

What kind of values are found at Kelley Blue Book?

There are three different values provided in the Blue Book Used Car Guide. The trade-in value is the amount you can expect to receive from a dealer when trading in a used vehicle. The private party value refers to the amount you can expect to pay when purchasing a used vehicle from a private individual. The retail value refers to the amount you can expect to pay at the dealer.

At KBB.com, you will also find three different types of new-car values provided. The manufacturer determines the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). This means the dealer can choose to offer the car at a price that is above or below the MSRP based on the local market. The dealer invoice, or invoice price, refers to the amount the manufacturer actually charges the dealer for the new car. The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price indicates what buyers are paying for a specific car. This value is based on reported transaction information from dealers across the country.

What factors are used in calculating Kelley Blue Book values?

A number of factors are taken into consideration when determining Blue Book Values for used cars. Such factors include the body style of the vehicle and the year in which it was manufactured. It also includes features such as transmission type and engine size. Custom details and options available on a particular vehicle can also affect value. General condition and mileage will also affect the amount of car depreciation. In general, most vehicles depreciate at a rate of between 15 and 20 percent per year. Some vehicles are able to hold their value better than others because they are in greater demand. The Blue Book Value can help you to determine which vehicles hold their value better in the long-term.

Kelley Blue Book history

The Kelley Blue Book was first produced in 1926. It has come to frequently be referred to simply as the Blue Book because the old printed guide had a blue cover. Being aware of the Blue Book Value of a vehicle can be particularly beneficial if you are interested in either selling or buying a car. If you are trading in a vehicle to a dealer or if you are planning to sell a car privately, the Blue Book Value can provide you with an objective measure of the vehicle’s value. It can also provide the basis for initial negotiations.

If you are planning to purchase a used car either from a dealer or a private party, the Blue Book Value can help to ensure you do not overpay for the vehicle. And if you are in the hunt for a new car, be sure to check out the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price here at KBB.com to see what folks in your zip code area are paying.

Can I find the value of my car by the VIN number?

Yes. Simply enter your VIN or license plate into the Carfax History-Based Value look-up tool to get the Carfax Value on your car, truck or SUV. Our unique VIN-specific value report considers reported accidents or damage, number of owners and the car's service history.

How do I find the exact value of my car?

Here are some of the most popular sites:.
Kelley Blue Book. Kelley Blue Book, commonly abbreviated as KBB, is a leading online car value estimator. ... .
Edmunds. ... .
(NADA) National Automobile Dealer's Association. ... .
Trade-in value. ... .
Private resale value. ... .
Certified pre-owned value. ... .
Dealer resale value..

Is Kelley Blue Book or NADA more accurate?

For more accurate car pricing, most dealers believe Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds, while NADA can hardly be used for real references.

How does Kelley Blue Book calculate value?

Kelley assesses the following values: private party value, trade-in value, suggested retail value, and certified pre-owned (CPO) value. Kelley determines Blue Book values by analyzing pricing information from real-world used car prices, as well as industry developments, economic conditions, and location.