Kelley Blue Book vs Black Book

Kelley Blue Book® vs Black Book

These two books use some of the same information while also branching out into different data sets. Both books consider the condition of the vehicle, the number of miles on it, how old it is, and what features it comes with.

Both resources also consider what the current market is like and how regional and seasonal differences may affect the value of a certain vehicle.

However, they also use their own unique data to come up with vehicle values that they believe to be the most accurate. For example, the Black Book utilizes historical and current information from wholesale auctions, vehicle purchases, and trade-ins. It also uses vehicle history reports to further determine the value.

Kelley Blue Book®, on the other hand, has its own proprietary way of going about everything. It gathers an incredible amount of data points and uses both field analysis trends and predictive analytics to provide drivers with fair and accurate values.

Finding a Used Car

To find a used car, you can first start by looking through local pre-owned vehicle inventories. Drivers near Connellsville, Uniontown, Mt. Pleasant, or Youngwood, PA, can access our used vehicle inventory online and then schedule a test drive with the cars they’re interested in.

As you browse through our selections, you can look them up in the Kelley Blue Book® to see what this source says they are worth. If you’re planning to trade in your vehicle, you can also enter its info on the Kelley Blue Book® website to get a trade-in offer. This way, you can come to your in-person appraisal prepared and with a value in mind.

To see what’s possible from a used car, try out the Kelley Blue Book® for value estimates or visit our showroom at C. Harper Buick GMC today!