As it's been said, it's always best to sell it privately but it is more hassle. As a rule, dealers will not give you more for your trade than what they would pay for the same model at auction or from sister dealers. Usually, they will try to low-ball you. You can pull out the NADA or Kelly's Blue Book on them but they don't care. If I do trade-in a vehicle, I tell them that I expect no less than what they would get at auction...and I ask to see that and won't make a deal until they do. I'm nice and cordial however I keep the thought in the back of my mind that they are not trying to be my friend...they are trying to extract as much $$ out me as possible.

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'03 X5 4.4i, blue on black