Percentage change in sales among major brands from Dec. 2012 Winners Dec. Winners 12 mos. Losers Dec. Losers 12 mos. 1 Porsche 61% Fiat 121% Mitsubishi -18% Mitsubishi -27% 2 Fiat 59% Smart 92% Lincoln -12% Lincoln -4% 3 Smart 40% Scion 49% Kia -10% Jaguar -2% 4 BMW division
2013 Lexus RX 350 Base 4D Utility FWD – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN: 2T2ZK1BA2D UVC: 2013500028 VIN + UVC: 2T2ZK1BAD028 MSRP: $39,310 Finance Advance: $38,400 Model Number: 9420 Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 3,151 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $31,625 24
2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class C250 2D Coupe – Diminished Value – Major Damage VIN: WDDGJ4HBXC UVC: 2012560230 VIN + UVC: WDDGJ4HBC230 MSRP: $37,220 Finance Advance: $31,700 Model Number: C250 Price Includes: AT AC CD LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 7,350 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $26,475 24
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Diminished Value – Moderate Damage Search: Select Country: US Year: 2012 Select Region: National Make: JEEP Seasonal Adjustment: No Model: GRAND CHEROKEE 2WD V6 FFV Style: 4D SUV OVERLAND Auction Averages Zeroes Indicate No Recent Auction Sales. See “Transactions” For Week Ending Dec 1 Above
2008 Nissan Armada LE 4D Utility VIN: 5N1AA08D8 UVC: 2008640249 VIN + UVC: 5N1AA08D8249 MSRP: $41,830 Finance Advance: $21,750 Model Number: 49418 Price Includes: AT AC 8CY Adj. State: National Mileage: 43,700 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $16,350 24 $13,975 30 $12,875 36 $11,800 42 $10,800 48 $9,800
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2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Diminished Value – Moderate Claim VIN: 1G1YY26E37 UVC: 2007160671 VIN + UVC: 1G1YY26E7671 MSRP: $69,175 Finance Advance: $41,650 Model Number: 1YY87 Price Includes: AT AC EW ES Adj. State: National Mileage: 33,760 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $27,625 24 $23,425 30 $21,925 36 $20,450
2008 Chrysler 300 C 4D Sedan AWD Diminished Value – Moderate Loss VIN: 2C3LK63HX8 UVC: 2008180119 VIN + UVC: 2C3LK63H8119 MSRP: $37,815 Finance Advance: $18,475 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): -42 Model Number: LXFS48 Price Includes: AT AC EW ES Adj. State: National Mileage: 68,807 Mileage Cat: E Weight: 4,175 Wheelbase:
2009 Nissan Altima S 4D Sedan VIN: 1N4AL21E9 UVC: 2009640220 VIN + UVC: 1N4AL21E9220 MSRP: $21,540 Finance Advance: $12,350 Model Number: 05719 Price Includes: AT AC EW Adj. State: National Mileage: 43,463 Mileage Cat: B Residual Months Value 12 $8,750 24 $7,625 30 $7,150 36 $6,700 42 $6,200 48 $5,725
2007 Lexus GX 470 4D Utility 4WD – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN: JTJBT20X17 UVC: 2007500018 VIN + UVC: JTJBT20X7018 MSRP: $46,635 Finance Advance: $21,775 Model Number: 9700 Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR 4WD 8CY Adj. State: National Mileage: Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $17,775 24
2010 Mercedes-Benz C Class C300 4D Luxury Sedan – Diminished Value – Minor Damage VIN: WDDGF5EBA UVC: 2010560180 VIN + UVC: WDDGF5EBA180 MSRP: $33,810 Finance Advance: $22,750 Model Number: C300 Price Includes: AT AC CD LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 37,384 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $17,750
2012 BMW X5 XDrive35i 4D SAV – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN: 5UXZV4C56C UVC: 2012100057 VIN + UVC: 5UXZV4C5C057 MSRP: $47,500 Finance Advance: $44,675 Model Number: 12XF Price Includes: AT AWD AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 22,891 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $38,700 24 $33,800
2011 BMW 7-Series 740i 4D Sedan – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN: WBAKA4C51B UVC: 2011100046 VIN + UVC: WBAKA4C5B046 MSRP: $70,650 Finance Advance: $50,075 Model Number: 1171 Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 7,750 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $39,450 24 $34,225 30
2012 Acura TSX Base 4D Sedan w/Tech Pkg VIN: JH4CU2F60CC UVC: 2012020066 VIN + UVC: JH4CU2F6C066 MSRP: $32,910 Finance Advance: $26,100 Model Number: CU2F6CKW Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 10,300 Mileage Cat: C Residual Months Value 12 $21,200 24 $18,450 30 $17,325 36 $16,225 42
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