Below is a table showing the yearly sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the US. Other than the two recession years, M-B has shown a steady growth. Year Units Sold Y/Y Change 2003 218,717 2004 221,610 1.32% 2005 224,421 1.27% 2006 248,080 10.54% 2007 253,433 2.16% 2008 225,128 -11.17% 2009 190,604
2013 YTD Automotive Highlights Mfgr. highest volume – June GM 264,843 Mfgr. highest volume – 6 mos. GM 1,420,346 Mfgr. gained the most volume – June Ford 27,713 Mfgr. gained the most volume – 6 mos. Ford 149,353 Mfgr. lost the most volume – June Volvo (429)
Table sorted by year-to-date sales of Vehicles in the United Sates in 2013 June 2013 June 2012 % change 6 mos. 2013 6 mos. 2012 % change Buick 18,078 18,851 -4% 100,837 90,198 12% Cadillac 13,929 12,124 15% 83,679 62,812 33% Chevrolet 193,460 180,098 7% 1,015,134 961,662 6% GMC
Top selling light vehicles June 6 mos. 1 Ford F series 68,009 Ford F series 367,486 2 Chevrolet Silverado 43,259 Chevrolet Silverado 242,586 3 Toyota Camry 35,870 Toyota Camry 207,626 4 Chevrolet Cruze 32,871 Honda Accord 186,860 5 Honda Accord 31,677
Winners and Losers % change in sales among major brands from June 2012 Winners June Winners 6 mos. Losers June Losers 6 mos. 1 Jaguar 59% 1 Cadillac 33% 1 Scion -25% 1 Lincoln -9% 2 Subaru 42% 2 Porsche 30% 2 Smart -23% 2 Mitsubishi -7% 3 BMW division
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2013 Vehicle Valuation Manual –Title Ad Valorem Tax Fair Market Value is the value listed in the Department of Revenue assessment manual minus trade-in for dealer sales. If not listed in the assessment manual, use the greater of the value from the bill of sale or the “clean retail”
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid – Diminished Value Wholesale X-CL Clean Average Rough Base $17,450 $16,550 $15,000 $12,850 Options $0 $0 $0 $0 Mileage ($2,550) ($2,000) ($1,450) ($800) Region $0 $0 $0 $0 Total $14,900 $14,550 $13,550 $12,050 Trade In X-CL Clean Average Rough Base N/A $16,775 $15,385 $12,140 Options N/A
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4WD – Turbo Diesel – Diminished Value holesale X-CL Clean Average Rough Base N/A $17,025 $13,775 $11,075 Options N/A $5,900 $5,900 $5,537 Mileage N/A $700 $900 $0 Region N/A $0 $0 $0 Total N/A $23,625 $20,575 $16,612 Trade In X-CL Clean Average Rough
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class SLK55 2D Roadster – Diminished Value Wholesale X-CL Clean Average Rough Base $37,000 $35,600 $31,900 $27,600 Options $0 $0 $0 $0 Mileage $275 $375 $550 $0 Region $0 $0 $0 $0 Total $37,275 $35,975 $32,450 $27,600 Trade In X-CL Clean Average Rough Base N/A $35,880 $32,640
2011 Mercedes-Benz E Class E350 4D Luxury Sedan – Diminished Value MSRP: $49,400 VIN: WDDHF5GB5B MPG: 17/24 Wholesale X-CL Clean Average Rough Base $35,800 $34,400 $31,600 $27,800 Options $0 $0 $0 $0 Mileage $550 $675 $850 $0 Region $0 $0 $0 $0 Total $36,350 $35,075 $32,450 $27,800 Trade In X-CL Clean Average Rough
Actual Cash Value v. Replacement Cost There are several different methods by which your insurance company may calculate the amount it will pay you for a loss. Payment based on the replacement cost of damaged or stolen property is usually the most favorable figure from your point of view, because
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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL Class SL500 2D Roadster – Diminished Value VIN: WDBSK75F05F104810 UVC: 2005560074 VIN + UVC: WDBSK75F5074 MSRP: $91,300 Finance Advance: $26,075 Model Number: SL500 Price Includes: AT NAV AC LTH Adj. State: National Mileage: 22,000 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0 36
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2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT 4D Utility FWD VIN: 2GNFLDE54C UVC: 2012160913 VIN + UVC: 2GNFLDE5C913 MSRP: $25,050 Finance Advance: $21,100 Model Number: 1LH26 Price Includes: AT AC 4CY Adj. State: Georgia Mileage: 25,956 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $17,050 24 $14,375 30 $13,025 36 $11,700 42 $10,500 48
2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility – Diminished Value VIN: 1FM5K7F91D UVC: 2013300093 VIN + UVC: 1FM5K7F9D093 MSRP: $38,100 Finance Advance: $33,250 Model Number: K7F Price Includes: AT AC 6CY Adj. State: Georgia Mileage: 7,754 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $27,725 24 $24,525 30 $22,650 36 $20,825 42
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