Current market average
See the average price represented by the current comparable-market sample.
Vehicle research center
Research what a vehicle is worth in the current market
Get more than a generic price estimate. TrueMarket Autos organizes comparable-market data into an evidence-based report for buying, selling, trading, or general research.
What vehicle value really means
There is no single price that defines what every vehicle is worth.
A useful market value depends on the type of transaction, the vehicle’s mileage, the available comparable market data, and how strongly those comparables agree with one another.
Private-party value
What a vehicle may reasonably support in a direct buyer-to-seller transaction.
Dealer trade-in value
Typically lower because a dealer must account for inspection, reconditioning, inventory risk, and resale margin.
Retail asking price
The price a dealer or seller may advertise, which can sit above the amount the market ultimately supports.
What TrueMarket looks at
The goal is to show the evidence behind the estimate.
Instead of presenting one unexplained number, the report organizes the supporting market information so you can see why the result landed where it did.
Lower and upper benchmarks
Understand the broader pricing range around the market average rather than relying on one point estimate.
Comparable evidence
Review how many comparable records support the analysis and where those vehicles were priced.
Mileage adjustment
Compare the vehicle’s mileage with the average mileage in the market sample and see the resulting value adjustment.
Market variation
See how tightly or widely comparable prices are spread around the average.
Statistical confidence
Use the confidence returned with the market analysis to understand how strongly the available data supports the result.
Why mileage matters
The same year, make, model, and trim can support different values at different mileage.
TrueMarket compares the submitted mileage with the average mileage of the comparable market sample and shows the adjustment separately, so you can see the difference between the base market average and the mileage-adjusted result.
Example of the logic
Base market average
Comparable-market starting point
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Mileage adjustment
Positive or negative based on mileage
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Mileage-adjusted value
The value used throughout the report
How to identify the vehicle
Search by VIN or license plate.
A VIN gives the most direct vehicle identification. When supported vehicle data is available, a license plate and state can also be used to identify the vehicle before the market analysis is run.
Start a free market preview →Most direct vehicle lookup
Use the 17-character VIN found on the dashboard, registration, title, or insurance documentation.
Convenient when the VIN is not handy
Enter the plate and issuing state when supported lookup data is available for that vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle value questions, answered.
Useful context for understanding what a market-value report can—and cannot—tell you.
How accurate is an online vehicle value estimate?+
Accuracy depends on the quality and relevance of available comparable data and the completeness of vehicle details. A physical inspection and local market conditions can still change the real transaction price.
Does mileage affect vehicle value?+
Yes. Mileage is compared with the average mileage of comparable vehicles, and the report shows the resulting adjustment.
Is trade-in value the same as private-party value?+
Usually not. A dealer offer is often lower because the dealer must account for inspection, reconditioning, inventory costs, risk, and resale margin.
Research with confidence
Research a vehicle
See what the current market says about a vehicle.
Start with a free VIN or license-plate lookup and review the available market data before deciding whether to unlock the complete report.