- What is the Kelley Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price for used cars?
- What is Fair Market Range for used cars?
- What is Typical Listing Price?
- What is Kelley Blue Book Typical Listing Price (Certified Pre-Owned)?
- How often do you update your used car values and pricing?
- How does mileage affect a car's price or value?
- Does your used car pricing account for my region?
- Do you have Canadian pricing?
- Do you have pricing for other countries?
- Does Kelley Blue Book provide escrow services for vehicle purchases or guarantee online vehicle purchase transactions?
- I'm not in the United States. Can I still get a Used Car Report?
- Do you still sell the printed editions of Kelley Blue Book?
- What do the abbreviations on your site mean?
What is the Kelley Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price for used cars?
This is the price that Kelley Blue Book has determined people like you are typically paying a dealer for a used car with typical mileage in good condition or better. This price is based on actual used-car transactions and adjusted regularly as market conditions happen to change.
What is Fair Market Range for used cars?
The Fair Market Range is Kelley Blue Book’s estimate of what you can reasonably expect to pay this week for a vehicle with typical mileage and options (or with the miles and options you specify), excluding taxes, title and fees when purchasing from a dealer. Each dealer sets and controls its own pricing.
What is Typical Listing Price?
Formerly known as Suggested Retail Price, the Kelley Blue Book Typical Listing Price is representative of dealers’ asking prices. It assumes that the vehicle has been fully reconditioned and has a clean title history. This price also takes into account the dealer’s profit, costs for advertising, sales commissions and other costs of doing business. The final sale price will likely be less depending on the vehicle’s actual condition, popularity, type of warranty offered and local market conditions. In other words, it’s the price you should expect a dealer to ask – not always the price you should pay.
What is Kelley Blue Book Typical Listing Price (Certified Pre-Owned)?
Formerly known as the Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Price, the Kelley Blue Book® Typical Listing Price (CPO) is representative of dealers’ asking prices for a used car covered by the manufacturer’s warranty in its CPO program. It assumes that the vehicle has been fully reconditioned and has a clear title history. The price also takes into account the dealers’ profit, costs for advertising, sales commissions and other costs of doing business, while also factoring in any value associated with the CPO program.
For most vehicles, CPO coverage typically increases market value between $1,000 and $2,000. The final sale price may vary according to the vehicle’s actual condition, popularity, type of warranty offered and local market conditions. In other words, it’s the price you should expect a dealer to ask – not always the price you should pay.
How often do you update your used car values and pricing?
We update or verify Trade-In Values, Private Party Values and the used car Fair Purchase Price at least once a week. However, an update doesn’t necessarily mean that every vehicle will change in value. The values we provide are based on several factors including the current marketplace conditions and trends, which can vary widely.
How does mileage affect a car's price or value?
Kelley Blue Book employs a team of statisticians who analyze millions of transaction records to determine the typical mileage of a vehicle based on its age and time spent on the road. The typical mileage for a particular car changes regularly based on the data in our transaction records. If a vehicle’s mileage is higher or lower than the typical mileage, we adjust its value up or down accordingly.
Does your used car pricing account for my region?
Yes. Kelley Blue Book understands the importance of providing pricing that is geographically relevant to consumers and dealers. In order to better meet the needs of the industry, we produce values based on 134 geographic regions in the US. Each region is analyzed individually to reflect local pricing and local economic conditions.
Do you have Canadian pricing?
Yes. Pricing and other info on KBB.com is specific to the U.S., but in 2020, Kelley Blue Book started providing data for the Canadian market. Canadian pricing will follow soon and will be adjusted for each province & territory to reflect local economic and market conditions. You can find KBB Canada at KBB.ca.
Remember that vehicles sold in Canada (and other countries) often differ from their U.S. counterparts in engine spec and optional equipment.
Do you have pricing for other countries?
Pricing and other info on KBB.com is specific to the U.S., but Kelley Blue Book also operates websites specific to these other countries:
- Brazil –kbb.com.br
- Canada –kbb.ca
In addition, Kelley Blue Book data and valuations can be found on websites in these countries.
- Australia –kbb.com.au
- China –jingzhengu.com
Remember that vehicles sold in other countries may look the same as their U.S. counterparts, but often contain significant differences in engines, safety standards and optional equipment.
If you just want a general idea of pricing for a country where we don’t offer values, you can look up a vehicle in our Western region – and, of course, convert from U.S. dollars to your country’s currency. Use the ZIP code 92618. Keep in mind that since vehicles can vary significantly from country to country, it’s tricky to compare prices internationally.
As we continue to offer more global websites, we will pass the info on to you via KBB.com.
Does Kelley Blue Book provide escrow services for vehicle purchases or guarantee online vehicle purchase transactions?
No. Kelley Blue Book does not participate in new or used vehicle transactions. Read more about protecting yourself from online fraud.More
I'm not in the United States. Can I still get a Used Car Report?
Kelley Blue Book information is based on cars originally sold in the United States that are now being bought or sold in the United States. You can get a report, but you’ll have to enter a U.S. ZIP code, since regional factors affect the values.
Do you still sell the printed editions of Kelley Blue Book?
No. For over 90 years, Kelley Blue Book publishedUsed Car Guidesproviding values for used cars and trucks. For over 40 years, Kelley Blue Book published theMotorcycle Guide, but in 2017, we published our last printed book. These decisions are never easy.
The good news? If you need to get the value or your current car or are interested in what you should pay for your next car, you can still find 21 years of new and used car pricing right here onKBB.com. In addition, we also offer values formotorcyclesand ATVs.
If you would like to learn about other options to receive Kelley Blue Book® Values, or have any questions, please call KelleyKare at (800) 258-3266.
What do the abbreviations on your site mean?
( ) – This bullet-symbol indicates the model(s) for which this line item is listed. Loosely, “Available for this price on… LS, GS, etc.”
( * ) – The asterisk is used as the wildcard symbol. It is a place holder to signify any missing character. For example, D*B means D(any letter here)B.
2D– Two Door
4D– Four Door
5D– Five Door
2WD– Two-Wheel Drive
4WD– Four-Wheel Drive
6-CYL– Six-Cylinder Engine
8-CYL– Eight-Cylinder Engine
ABS– Anti-lock Braking System
AWD– All-Wheel Drive
CID– Cubic Inches Displacement
CVT– Continuously Variable Transmission
DOHC– Dual Overhead Cam
DRW– Dual Rear Wheels
DSL– Diesel
EFI– Electronic Fuel Injection
FFV– Flexible Fuel Vehicles
GVWR– Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
HO– High Output Engine
HP Turbo– High Performance Turbo
LP– Low Pressure Engine
MFI– Mulitport Fuel Injection
MSRP– Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price
N/A– listed in the description text means that the item is Not Available. There is usually text describing the circ*mstances.
N/A– listed in the pricing columns means that at this time the pricing information is Not Available.
N/C– means that there is No Charge for this item.
PFI– Port Fuel Injection
PIO– Port Installed Options
PZEV– Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle
SFI– Sequential Fuel Injection
SOHC– Single Overhead Cam
SPRCHG– Supercharged Engine
SRW– Single Rear Wheels
SULEV– Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle
TG– Turbo Gas (fuel type)
Turbo– Turbocharged Engine
ULEV– Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle
V– Valve
V6– Six-Cylinder Engine
V8– Eight-Cylinder Engine
VTEC– Variable Timing and lift Electronic Control system
VVT– Variable Valve Timing
WB– Wheelbase
