How to Maximize Your Audi’s Trade-In Value
So, you currently have an Audi, and you’re ready for a new car—most likely another Audi. But how do you get the most money out of your current ride?
Well, you could sell it directly to a buyer yourself, but that’s often time-consuming and risky for your safety. You could sell it to a place like Carvana, but you have no negotiating power there. Often, the best choice for getting rid of your current vehicle, especially a luxury car, is to trade it in at a dealership.
Why is a dealership often the best choice? Well, it allows you to sell your Audi at a reasonable price in a safe and reputable way. No sketchy strangers from the internet and no non-negotiation policies! But to get the best price for your Audi, you’ll need to follow these steps.
Steps for Getting a Great Deal on Your Audi Trade-In
Research Your Audi’s Worth
Before you start contacting dealerships, you need to understand how much your vehicle is currently worth. That way, you’ll know whether various dealerships’ quotes for your Audi are too high or too low. You can start looking this up on a few independent appraisal sites like Edmunds or Kelley Blue Book to get a solid baseline of what you can expect.
Once you know the estimates that these sites give your Audi, be honest with yourself about your vehicle’s current condition. After all, these estimates are for vehicles that are in good condition. If your car has had any major breakdowns, body work, and part replacements in its history, they may affect your trade-in’s price.
Get Multiple Quotes from Dealers
It may be tempting to call one dealership and except their trade-in offer immediately. However, that may not get you the best deal because you won’t ever find out what other offers are out there. Call multiple dealerships in your area and ask for their quotes for your Audi.
Most dealerships nowadays also make it easy to quickly value your trade-in online, and some (including your friends at Audi Kansas City!) even have instant cash offers available. You want to work with a dealer who will give you a quote similar to the online estimates you have, offer credit towards a new vehicle, and agree to meet with you in person.
Have Your Car Cleaned, Detailed, and Maintained
Before you bring your car to any dealership, it’s best to have your Audi cleaned and detailed, and you’ll also want to fix any glaring aesthetic issues if possible. A neat, clean car will fetch the best price, after all. So will a vehicle that’s had any problems repaired and its oil recently changed. Overall, scheduling these tasks will help your vehicle look and feel its best so the dealership and any future buyers will want to purchase it.
Prepare to Negotiate
When you go to the dealership, make sure that you’re ready to negotiate. Don’t take the very first offer, and if the dealer brings an appraiser in to look at your Audi, request to stay in the room to keep everything above board. Also, before you visit the dealership, ask them what types of paperwork you should bring with you and keep it handy throughout the meeting.
Trade In Your Audi in Kansas City
If you want to trade in your Audi in Overland Park, Shawnee, or Leawood, check out our Instant Cash Offer trade-in program powered by Kelley Blue Book.
When you find the perfect place to trade your car, we also make it easy to finance your car online. If you have any questions about our programs or anything else we offer, please reach out to us online or call us at (888) 910-6910. Our staff will work with you to understand the trade-in process and anything else you want to know. Happy shopping!