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How much less will I get for my car if I sell it to a dealer instead of privately?
Dealers typically offer 10-20% less than the private party value of a vehicle because they need to account for reconditioning costs, holding costs, and their profit margin when they resell it. The difference is most pronounced on high-demand vehicles: a $20,000 private party car might get a $16,000-$17,500 dealer offer. The tradeoff is convenience: a dealer sale is completed in hours with no strangers coming to your home, no test drives to manage, and no risk of payment issues. Whether the discount is worth the convenience depends on how much time you have and your tolerance for the private sale process.
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Vantage Auto Group is the most efficient and professional group to get a car from.David, my contact was very professional and a pleasure to deal with
Vantage Auto Group is the most efficient and professional group to get a car from.David, my contact was very professional and a pleasure to deal with
Joe Bouton
Stacy Sackett
I've loved working with Vantage for my last two cars. It's so much better than having to go to multiple dealerships and haggle to get the right make, model and price you're looking for. Their customer service and quick turnaround to getting a car delivered to your door is incredible. Highly recommend them for your car shopping needs!!
I've loved working with Vantage for my last two cars. It's so much better than having to go to multiple dealerships and haggle to get the right make, model and price you're looking for. Their customer service and quick turnaround to getting a car delivered to your door is incredible. Highly recommend them for your car shopping needs!!
Scott Wolinsky
I am a 79 year old man. So by this time I have had plenty of cars and dealings with car salesmen/brokers. Vantage Auto Group is far above the rest. Their responsiveness and aim to please the customer is incredibly rare. I would recommend them to anyone interested in buying or leasing a vehicle,
I am a 79 year old man. So by this time I have had plenty of cars and dealings with car salesmen/brokers. Vantage Auto Group is far above the rest. Their responsiveness and aim to please the customer is incredibly rare. I would recommend them to anyone interested in buying or leasing a vehicle,
Martin Blaustein
My wife and I have been working with Dave and Vantage Auto Group for over 5 years now, across 7 cars for our family, and the experience has been consistently outstanding. Dave is always professional, thorough, and a true advocate for his clients. His persistence and dedication make the process smooth and stress-free, and he takes the time to ensure every detail is handled with care.I’ve personally recommended Dave and Vantage to several friends, and they’ve had the same positive experience. His staff is punctual, cordial, and a pleasure to work with, bringing a level of service that goes far beyond what you’d expect from traditional, impersonal salespeople.Dave and his team truly take it to a new level. If you’re looking for a trusted partner in the car shopping process, I highly recommend Vantage Auto Group.
My wife and I have been working with Dave and Vantage Auto Group for over 5 years now, across 7 cars for our family, and the experience has been consistently outstanding. Dave is always professional, thorough, and a true advocate for his clients. His persistence and dedication make the process smooth and stress-free, and he takes the time to ensure every detail is handled with care.I’ve personally recommended Dave and Vantage to several friends, and they’ve had the same positive experience. His staff is punctual, cordial, and a pleasure to work with, bringing a level of service that goes far beyond what you’d expect from traditional, impersonal salespeople.Dave and his team truly take it to a new level. If you’re looking for a trusted partner in the car shopping process, I highly recommend Vantage Auto Group.
Gus Torres
From start to finish, my experience with Vantage Auto Group was nothing short of outstanding. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and completely stress-free—something you don’t often hear when it comes to buying a car! I worked with Sean and he was helpful, honest and quick to respond! Love my new Lyriq!
From start to finish, my experience with Vantage Auto Group was nothing short of outstanding. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and completely stress-free—something you don’t often hear when it comes to buying a car! I worked with Sean and he was helpful, honest and quick to respond! Love my new Lyriq!
Genna Battaglino
I had an outstanding experience leasing my car from Vantage Group. From start to finish, the process was seamless and stress-free. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a smooth and enjoyable car-buying experience!
I had an outstanding experience leasing my car from Vantage Group. From start to finish, the process was seamless and stress-free. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a smooth and enjoyable car-buying experience!
Stefanie Jurista
Amanda Rodrigues
Excellent to work with. Super easy to work with. The staff is great. Dave Alesso was excellent in helping what I was looking for. He sent Nikko to give me the car and he was so helpful showing me the car details. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Excellent to work with. Super easy to work with. The staff is great. Dave Alesso was excellent in helping what I was looking for. He sent Nikko to give me the car and he was so helpful showing me the car details. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Rebecca Perez