Trade-In vs Private Party Calculator
Find out exactly how much money you are leaving on the table by trading your car in.
Calculate Your Tax Advantage
Tax Savings from Trade-in:+$2,125
True Trade-in Value:$27,125
You will make $875 MORE by selling Private Party.
The Trade-In Convenience Tax
Dealerships offer wholesale trade-in values because they have to recondition the car and make a profit. By selling private party, you can capture that retail margin yourself.
However, selling private party takes time, and in many states, trading in a vehicle offers a tax advantage against the purchase price of your new car. Our calculator helps you weigh the exact mathematical difference.