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2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility

2012 Ford Explorer Diminished Value Claim – Moderate Damage   2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility Window Sticker 2012 FORD EXPLORER EFFECTIVE 07-01-11 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2012: New 2.0L EcoBoost Engine Avail; New Exterior Colors CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL K7B Base 4D Utility FWD ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..26736.00 28170.00 K8B 4D Utility

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2013 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan

 Atlanta Diminished Value Claim :: 2013 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan – Minor Damage MSRP: $53,400 VIN: WBAFR7C57DC Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $48,150 UVC: 2013100134 Mileage: 8938 Equip Ret: $57,145 MPG: 20/30 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 245/45R18 Weight: 3913 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 300 @ 5800 Fuel Type:

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2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility

2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility – Diminished Value VIN 1FM5K7F89DGA00000 Original MSRP $44,560 Year 2013 Engine Type 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V Make Ford Driveline FWD Model Explorer Ground Clearance 7.60 in. Trim Level Limited FWD Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In UNITED STATES Rear Brake Type Disc Body Style

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2013 CADILLAC SRX LUXURY

2013 Cadillac SRX Luxury, Diminished Value. Damage Severity Grade: 7.5   2013 CADILLAC SRX EFFECTIVE 01-02-13 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2013: New Exterior Colors CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL 6NG26 Base 4D Utility FWD ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..35277.00 37330.00 6NG26 Luxury 4D Utility FWD ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..40143.00 42705.00 6NL26 4D UtilityAWD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………42488.00 45200.00 6NG26 Performance 4D Utility

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2013 FORD EXPEDITION LIMITED

Diminished Value – 2013 FORD EXPEDITION LIMITED 2013 FORD EXPEDITION EFFECTIVE 01-14-13 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2013: New Exterior Colors CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL U1F XL 4D Utility 2WD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………34973.00 37505.00 U1G 4D Utility 4WD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………37677.00 40405.00 U1H XLT 4D Utility 2WD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………37864.00 40605.00 U1J 4D Utility 4WD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………40568.00 43505.00 U1K Limited 4D Utility

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2013 Kia Optima SX 4D Sedan

Diminished Value for 2013 Kia Optima SX 4D Sedan 2013 KIA OPTIMA EFFECTIVE 05-31-12 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2013: Realignment of Trims CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL 53222 4D Sedan LX…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20255.00 21200.00 53242 4D Sedan EX………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….21955.00 23500.00 55282 4D Sedan SX………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….25040.00 26800.00 55282 4D Sedan SX Limited……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28290.00 30150.00 OTHER CHARGES MODEL

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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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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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2014 Chevrolet SS

The 2014 Chevrolet SS sedan will start at $44,470, including the $995 destination fee. It’s an expensive performance car alright, but for the family man who refuses to give up his horsepower, it’s the cheapest option you’ve got. At this price, the 2014 Chevy SS is about $5,000 cheaper than

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2013 Ford Mustang GT 2D Coupe

2013 Ford Mustang GT 2D Coupe – Diminished Value VIN:   1ZVBP8CF5D UVC:   2013300336 VIN + UVC:   1ZVBP8CFD336 MSRP:   $30,750 Finance Advance:   $25,950 Model Number:   P8C Price Includes:   AT AC EW Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $21,425 24 $19,125 30 $18,200 36 $17,300 42

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2013 Dodge Durango R/T AWD

2013 Dodge Durango R/T 4D Utility AWD – Diminished Value VIN:   1C4SDJCT4D UVC:   2013240156 VIN + UVC:   1C4SDJCTD156 MSRP:   $38,595 Finance Advance:   $35,100 Model Number:   WDES75 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $26,725 24 $23,900 30 $22,250 36 $20,625 42

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2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

2013 Volkswagen Jetta S 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN:   3VW1K7AJD UVC:   2013940233 VIN + UVC:   3VW1K7AJD233 MSRP:   $17,775 Finance Advance:   $17,450 Model Number:   1622J1 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $13,025 24 $11,450 30 $10,600 36 $9,775 42 $9,025

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2014 Cadillac CTS

2014 Cadillac CTS Elevates to Challenge World’s Best   – Longer, lower and leaner sedan drives into heart of midsize luxury segment   – Lightweight technologies, including aluminum door structures, contribute to lower curb weight and nearly 50/50 weight balance   – New Vsport model offers new Cadillac Twin-Turbo V-6

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2013 Lexus IS 250 2D Convertible

2013 Lexus IS 250 2D Convertible – Diminished Value VIN:   JTHFF2C25D2527817 UVC:   2013500043 VIN + UVC:   JTHFF2C2D043 MSRP:   $42,610 Finance Advance:   $39,575 Model Number:   9521 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $32,075 24 $28,550 30 $26,950 36 $25,375 42

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2013 Kia Sorento LX

2013 Kia Sorento LX 4D Utility – Diminished Value – Major Damage VIN:   5XYKT4A18DG328765 UVC:   2013485033 VIN + UVC:   5XYKT4A1D033 MSRP:   $23,150 Finance Advance:   $21,000 Model Number:   72222 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $15,600 24 $13,875 30 $12,925 36

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2013 Ford Edge Limited

2013 Ford Edge Limited 4D Utility – Diminished Value VIN:   2FMDK3KC6D UVC:   2013300967 VIN + UVC:   2FMDK3KCD967 MSRP:   $34,955 Finance Advance:   $32,575 Model Number:   K3K Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   4,090 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $26,800 24 $23,925 30 $22,425 36 $20,975 42

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2013 Hyundai Azera 4D Sedan

2013 Hyundai Azera 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN:   KMHFH4JG9D UVC:   2013380125 VIN + UVC:   KMHFH4JGD125 MSRP:   $32,250 Finance Advance:   $28,850 Model Number:   73422F65 Price Includes:   NAV LTH 6CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $22,275 24 $19,250 30 $17,650 36 $16,050 42 $14,550

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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4D Utility

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4D Utility – Diminished Value VIN:   1C4RJEAG9D UVC:   2013480069 VIN + UVC:   1C4RJEAGD069 MSRP:   $27,695 Finance Advance:   $28,175 Model Number:   WKTH74 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   4,200 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $19,825 24 $17,600 30 $16,475 36 $15,350 42

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Automotive Industry Sales: 2013 : January

Brand Jan. 2013 Jan. 2012 Ford 162,310 131,589 Toyota 141,514 112,266 Chevrolet 137,304 123,864 Honda 84,137 74,628 Nissan 73,793 72,517 Hyundai 43,713 42,694 Dodge 43,227 31,454 Kia 36,302 35,517 GMC 30,816 24,966 Jeep 30,318 31,710 Volkswagen 29,018 27,208 Subaru 27,663 22,807 Mercedes-Benz 23,578 21,230 Mazda 21,319 23,996 Ram 20,987 18,470

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2013 Dodge Dart Limited

2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN:   1C3CDFCA9D UVC:   2013240213 VIN + UVC:   1C3CDFCAD213 MSRP:   $19,995 Finance Advance:   $19,600 Model Number:   PFDP41 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   A Residual Months Value 12 $15,700 24 $13,575 30 $12,650 36 $11,725 42 $10,850

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