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2012 BMW X5 XDrive35i 4D SAV

Diminished Value analysis for 2012 BMW X5 XDrive35i 4D SAV VITAL STATS Engine 3.0L I-6 Power 300 @ 5,800 rpm Transmission 8-spd w/OD 0-60 9.3 seconds Drivetrain all wheel M Seating 5 passengers Cargo 75.2 cu.ft. MPG 16 City / 23 HWY Warranty 48 months/50,000 miles The BMW X5 is

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2011 Mercedes-Benz E Class E550 4D Luxury Sedan

2011 Mercedes-Benz E Class E550 4D Luxury Sedan – Diminished Value  Specs: Rear Wheel Drive Body Style: 4 Door Sedan Automatic Transmission Trim: E550 Luxury Sedan 15 City / 23 Hwy Exterior Body Body Style: 4 Door Sedan Dimensions Wheelbase(in): 113.1 Length, Overall (in): 191.7 Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

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2008 Acura TL Type S 4D Sedan

2008 Acura TL Type S 4D Sedan Diminished Value VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan BASE PRICE: $38,940 ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection Displacement: 212 cu in, 3471cc Power (SAE net): 286 bhp @ 6200 rpm Torque (SAE net): 256 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed

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2013 Porsche Panamera GTS 4D Hatchback

2013 Porsche Panamera GTS 4D Hatchback Specs PDF 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS 4D Hatchback Diminished Value – Moderate Damage MSRP: $111,000 VIN: WP0AF2A79D Fin Adv: $94,950 UVC: 2013740080 Equip Ret: $129,000 MPG: 16/23 Wholesale X-CL Clean Average Rough Base $97,000 $94,500 $91,500 $88,000 Options $0 $0 $0 $0 Mileage ($1,200) ($575) $0 $0 Region $0 $0

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Valuation Source – Manheim Market Report

Appraisals are as good as the data used in them. One of our main valuation sources is the Manheim Market Report. Manheim Market Report, courtesy of Manheim.com The Manheim Market Report (MMR) is the premier indicator of wholesale prices. Pricing calculations are based on over 10 million sales transactions for

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What is Diminished Value and how can you help me achieve it?

Q:      What is Diminished Value and how can you help me achieve it? A:       Thank you for contacting Diminished Value of Georgia for the appraisal of your vehicle. I am a Customer Relations Specialist and part of my responsibility is to make certain that you have the information you

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WSB-TV Report Follow Up

PRESS RELEASE PRWEB 6/30/2013 Diminished Value of Georgia was featured on WSB-TV Atlanta’s consumer investigation unit as part of their review of insurance company claim practices in Georgia. In the report, they showed Vivian Joyce who suffered a rear end collision and received a $1.74 check for her loss. After

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

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

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2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4WD

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

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class SLK55 2D Roadster

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

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2011 Mercedes-Benz E350

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

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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Roadster

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

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

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2013 Ford Explorer Limited

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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2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L

2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L Wagon w/RES & Nav – Diminished Value VIN:   2HKRL3878 UVC:   2008360120 VIN + UVC:   2HKRL3878120 MSRP:   $35,810 Finance Advance:   $20,700 Model Number:   RL3878KW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   41,000 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $13,200 24 $11,025 30 $10,000 36 $9,000

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Diminished Value Example

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4D Utility – Diminished Value   VIN:   1C4RJECT3C UVC:   2012480118 VIN + UVC:   1C4RJECTC118 MSRP:   $39,495 Finance Advance:   $36,500 Model Number:   WKTS74 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $27,800 24 $23,625 30 $21,650 36 $19,675

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2011 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner SR5 Double Cab V6

2011 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner SR5 Double Cab V6 – Diminished Value VIN:   3TMKU4HN8B UVC:   2011900259 VIN + UVC:   3TMKU4HNB259 MSRP:   $23,950 Finance Advance:   $23,525 Model Number:   7190 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   57,000 Mileage Cat:   A Residual Months Value 12 $20,000 24 $17,525 30 $16,375 36 $15,250

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class GLK350 4D Utility VIN:   WDCGG5GB8B UVC:   2011560192 VIN + UVC:   WDCGG5GBB192 MSRP:   $35,500 Finance Advance:   $29,325 Model Number:   GLK350W2 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   23,880 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $23,000 24 $20,000 30 $18,575 36 $17,175 42 $15,900

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN:   3VWLL7AJ6C UVC:   2012940220 VIN + UVC:   3VWLL7AJC220 MSRP:   $23,625 Finance Advance:   $18,800 Model Number:   16259M Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   38,168 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $16,250 24 $13,900 30 $12,875 36 $11,850 42 $10,925

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2008 Audi A4

2008 Audi A4 Base 4D Sedan 2.0 – Diminished Value – VIN:   WAUAF78E78 UVC:   2008080094 VIN + UVC:   WAUAF78E8094 MSRP:   $30,200 Finance Advance:   $14,300 Model Number:   8EC5EC Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   57,557 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $9,275 24 $7,525 30 $6,825 36 $6,150

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