I don't know off hand, but there were reports of people being offered between 12-14k for a similar car when they wanted over 16-18k, but a new one was available for that much so why would the dealer pay you that much for a used one?

 

That's what I figured. Thanks.

 

Not an SE, but I traded my 2012 SEL hatch with 11500 miles for $16500 and they listed it for $18955. I don't know what they got for it, but it was off their web site and sold in less than a week.

 

Yesterday I was offered 17k for a loaded Ti with 3k miles. Again, not an SE but it may give you an idea of where you'd be.

 

Why trade in? Why not sell it yourself and SAVE $3,000.?
...All you would lose is the sales tax if your state has sales taxes.

((Also remember when you DO trade in, you save all that sales tax, and $15,000 in sales taxes is around (5%) $750. up to (9%) $1,350 saved just for trading in...))

 

http://www.truecar.com/ was mentioned in a thread a few days back. You can put in your options and it'll give you a price.

 

That would be for a new car's actual price vs. sticker price.

If you want a trade-in value, look at http://www.nadaguides.com/ Keep in mind this is just a guideline.

 

You'd come off better if you could sell privately but I can understand that if you want an ST it might be easier to just lose 2-3k on potential value and have the dealer handle everything.

 

You're interested in the awesome Focus ST, huh? I don't blame you at all; I am too! Build and price your dream ST here: http://bp3.ford.com/2013-Ford-Focus#/Packages/Config[|Ford|Focus|2013|1|1.|.P3L.....GAS.RET.44V.HAT.ST.]. [woot] Our dealers are in the best position to give you a trade-in quote.

I don't know off hand, but there were reports of people being offered between 12-14k for a similar car when they wanted over 16-18k, but a new one was available for that much so why would the dealer pay you that much for a used one?

Not an SE, but I traded my 2012 SEL hatch with 11500 miles for $16500 and they listed it for $18955. I don't know what they got for it, but it was off their web site and sold in less than a week.

Yesterday I was offered 17k for a loaded Ti with 3k miles. Again, not an SE but it may give you an idea of where you'd be.

Why trade in? Why not sell it yourself and SAVE $3,000.?
...All you would lose is the sales tax if your state has sales taxes.

((Also remember when you DO trade in, you save all that sales tax, and $15,000 in sales taxes is around (5%) $750. up to (9%) $1,350 saved just for trading in...))

http://www.truecar.com/ was mentioned in a thread a few days back. You can put in your options and it'll give you a price.

That would be for a new car's actual price vs. sticker price.

If you want a trade-in value, look at http://www.nadaguides.com/ Keep in mind this is just a guideline.

You'd come off better if you could sell privately but I can understand that if you want an ST it might be easier to just lose 2-3k on potential value and have the dealer handle everything.

Hey everyone -

Kudos on all of the valuable trade-in information; Jig Saw loves it! [:I]

Thomas

 

Damn tons of info here. I really do appreciate it.