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Honda Accord V Hyundai Sonata MSRP

Base MSRP Comparison of Honda Accord Versus Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata  Honda Accord Year  $             14,999.00  $                             15,200.00 1999  $             14,999.00  $                             15,350.00 2000  $             14,999.00  $                             15,400.00 2001  $             15,499.00  $                             15,500.00 2002  $             15,499.00  $                             15,800.00 2003  $             15,999.00  $                             15,900.00 2004  $             16,449.00  $                             16,295.00 2005  $            

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2011 Toyota Tundra Base Double Cab

2011 Toyota Tundra Base Double Cab VIN:   5TFRY5F10B UVC:   2011900356 VIN + UVC:   5TFRY5F1B356 MSRP:   $27,665 Finance Advance:   $23,175 Model Number:   8241 Price Includes:   AT AC 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   11,656 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $15,300 24 $14,050 30 $13,400 36 $12,750 42 $11,625 48 $10,525

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2011 Chevrolet Camaro LT 2D Coupe

2011 Chevrolet Camaro LT 2D Coupe VIN:   2G1FF1ED0B UVC:   2011160492 VIN + UVC:   2G1FF1EDB492 MSRP:   $24,005 Finance Advance:   $20,075 Model Number:   1EF37 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   51,039 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $16,900 24 $13,950 30 $12,525 36 $11,100 42 $9,925 48 $8,750 60

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2010 Mercedes-Benz C Class C300 4D Luxury Sedan

2010 Mercedes-Benz C Class C300 4D Luxury Sedan VIN:   WDDGF5EBA UVC:   2010560180 VIN + UVC:   WDDGF5EBA180 MSRP:   $33,810 Finance Advance:   $26,750 Model Number:   C300 Price Includes:   AT AC CD LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   11,500 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $20,100 24 $17,075 30 $15,775 36 $14,500

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2011 Kia Sportage LX 4D Utility

2011 Kia Sportage LX 4D Utility VIN:   KNDPA3A2B UVC:   2011485079 VIN + UVC:   KNDPA3A2B079 MSRP:   $20,295 Finance Advance:   $19,400 Model Number:   42222 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   9,849 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $13,500 24 $12,150 30 $11,375 36 $10,600 42 $9,700 48 $8,800 60

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2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4D Utility

2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4D Utility VIN:   1J4GB391X8L UVC:   2008480141 VIN + UVC:   1J4GB3918141 MSRP:   $20,900 Finance Advance:   $18,125 Model Number:   JKTM74 Price Includes:   6SP TOP 6CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   45,587 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $12,000 24 $9,900 30 $8,900 36 $7,900 42 $7,000 48

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2012 Ford Edge Limited 4D Utility

2012 Ford Edge Limited 4D Utility VIN:   2FMDK3KC0C UVC:   2012300967 VIN + UVC:   2FMDK3KCC967 MSRP:   $34,800 Finance Advance:   $30,700 Model Number:   K3K Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   10,500 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $24,175 24 $20,875 30 $19,375 36 $17,875 42 $16,275 48 $14,675

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2010 Chrysler Town & Country

  2010 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Wagon LWB VIN:   2A4RR8DX6A UVC:   2010180097 VIN + UVC:   2A4RR8DXA097 MSRP:   $28,625 Finance Advance:   $18,225 Model Number:   RTYP53 Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $13,875 24 $11,550 30 $10,325 36 $9,100 42

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Advertising Spent per Vehicle Sold

The biggest spenders have the smallest market share. Saab* is now defunct Fiat  $                            5,300.00 Jaguar  $                            3,300.00 Smart  $                            2,700.00 Saab*  $                            2,650.00 Lincoln  $                            2,050.00 Honda  $                                500.00 Hyundai  $                                450.00 Ford  $                                400.00 GMC  $                                400.00 Mini  $                                375.00

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Gas Pump Myths

Using Premium Gas. Higher octane (91 or more) helps high performance engines resist preignition, this is usually not necessary in normal vehicles. Premium gas costs more and will not improver performance on most cars. Recommended Gas Premium gas helps to maximize power on those vehicles who specifically ask for it,

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2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 2D Coupe

Dodge Challenger Diminished Value Appraisal 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 2D Coupe VIN:   2B3CJ5DT7A UVC:   2010240809 VIN + UVC:   2B3CJ5DTA809 MSRP:   $30,860 Finance Advance:   $26,450 Model Number:   LCDP22 Price Includes:   AT AC EW ES Adj. State:   National Mileage:   11,154 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $19,300 24 $16,050 30 $14,600

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro LT 2D Coupe

2012 Chevrolet Camaro LT 2D Coupe VIN:   2G1FB1E31C UVC:   2012160492 VIN + UVC:   2G1FB1E3C492 MSRP:   $25,280 Finance Advance:   $25,425 Model Number:   1EF37 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   10,569 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $20,400 24 $17,000 30 $15,550 36 $14,100 42 $12,800 48 $11,500 60

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2008 Mini Cooper S 2D Hatchback

2008 Mini Cooper S 2D Hatchback Diminished Value VIN:   WMWMF73568T UVC:   2008600002 VIN + UVC:   WMWMF7358002 MSRP:   $21,200 Finance Advance:   $17,000 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   -65 Model Number:   0811 Price Includes:   AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   42,000 Mileage Cat:   E Weight:   2,668 Wheelbase:   97.1 Base HP:   172 @ 5500 Taxable

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MPG Improvements 2008-2012

BMW 328i   from 19/28 to 24/36 Dodge Challenger from 13/18 to 18/27 Hyundai Accent from 24/33 to 30/40 Hyundai Elantra from 25/33 to 29/40 Kia Sorento from 16/22 to 21/29 Mercedes C350 from 17/25 to 20/29 Subaru Impreza from 20/25 to 27/36 Volvo S80 from 16/24 to 20/29

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2004 BMW X3 4D SAV 2.5i

Vehicle Identification Search: WBXPA73444 Select Country: US Year: 2004 Select Region: National Make: B M W Seasonal Adjustment: No Model: X SERIES Style: X3 2.5I SPORT ACTIVITY VEHICLE Auction Averages Zeroes Indicate No Recent Auction Sales. See “Transactions” For Week Ending Jun 8 Above Average Below Apr 2012 Dec 2011

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2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali

2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali 4D Utility VIN:   1GKS1MEF2CR2 UVC:   2012340061 VIN + UVC:   1GKS1MEFC061 MSRP:   $57,675 Finance Advance:   $51,300 Model Number:   TC10906 Price Includes:   AT AC 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   2,175 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $40,800 24 $36,075 30 $33,700 36 $31,350 42 $29,075

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