How to Check if a Used Car's Asking Price Is Fair
This applies to new and used dealer listings: OAV.io rates the asking price on both.
- Get the listing details. The VIN, year, make, model, trim, mileage, the dealer's asking price, and the dealer's location.
- See what comparable listings are asking. On OAV.io, the car's page shows the comparable range for that listing and how many comparable listings it rests on.
- Read the verdict and its evidence. Great Deal, Fair Price, Overpriced, or Unscored, and where the asking price sits in the comparable range. Unscored means the evidence doesn't support a verdict; it is not a judgment of the car.
- Note when it was checked. Listings and prices change; a verdict applies to the asking price at the time it was checked.
- Check what a verdict doesn't cover. The car's condition (an independent inspection), its history (a vehicle history report), and fees.
- Ask the dealer for a written out-the-door price, with taxes, fees and add-ons included, and confirm the car is still available.
- Decide with the full picture. Consider the asking price together with the car's mileage, condition, history, equipment, fees and total purchase cost.
Are OAV.io price verdicts free?
Price verdicts are free for shoppers.
Does OAV.io tell me what my car is worth or give trade-in values?
No. It rates dealer asking prices.
What does Unscored mean?
The evidence doesn't support a verdict. It isn't a judgment of the car.
Does "Great Deal" mean the car is in good condition?
No. The verdict judges the asking price only.
Does "Overpriced" mean the dealer did something wrong?
No. It means the asking price was above the comparable range when it was checked.
Does OAV.io sell cars or set prices?
No. Pricing, taxes, fees and availability come from the dealer.
Why can two similar cars get different verdicts?
Their asking prices, comparable ranges or comparable-listing counts may differ, or they may have been checked at different times.