How is the estimated vehicle value calculated?

We use details such as total mileage, vehicle condition, and your specific vehicle year, make, model, trim and features. We will rely on the past information that you provided during your onboarding setup – specifically average mileage – when providing your periodic estimated valuations. You can always come back and adjust your average mileage and vehicle condition so that your estimated vehicle valuation is more accurate.

Where are you pulling the value range from?

The valuation range for your vehicle is calculated using the same factors that are used to calculate the estimated value of your vehicle. This valuation range is provided by Kelley Blue Book. The valuation range is intended to provide insight into what you might be able to expect from a dealer as a trade-in offer, assuming your vehicle details are accurate–this estimated range is not an offer. The range of offers dealers may provide to you at the dealership may change in person.

Will I get an offer within this range?

The estimated valuations we provide on Capital One Auto Navigator are not offers from Capital One or from any Dealer. These valuations are intended to provide you with insight into the valuation range of your vehicle, based on the information you provide, so that you can stay informed and learn more about when may be the right time for you to sell or trade-in your vehicle. To continue with your trade-in or to sell your vehicle, you can connect directly with dealers and head to the dealership to see what offer a dealer is willing to make on your vehicle.

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Tracking your car's value and managing your auto journey

You can input your vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate to obtain your car's estimated trade-in value. Then, you can track what your car is worth over time. Tracking your car's value over time can help you decide when might be the best time to sell, hold or trade it in.

Car value tracking

The value tracker lets you follow your car’s estimated value with periodic updates when you include information like your vehicle mileage and condition.

The problem: Car depreciation can be unpredictable. Cars typically lose an estimated 20% of their value in the first year and might depreciate by another 10% to 15% annually for the following five years. Most owners only check the value of their vehicle when they plan to sell or trade.

The solution: After your car is added to your account, the estimated value will be updated monthly so you can track it over time. This periodic update gives you valuable insight into how factors like mileage, market trends and seasonality impact your car’s worth. By consistently tracking its value, you'll be able to identify when it’s the right time to sell or trade-in your car.

What are the key benefits of tracking your car's value?

Single or multi-vehicle management: You can track every vehicle in your household.
Personalized insights: The tracker updates monthly, so you know when the estimated value changes. You can update the average or total mileage and condition of your vehicle for more accurate updates.
Seamless trade-in integration: When you decide it's time to trade-in your vehicle, you can connect with dealerships near you who can give you an offer.

Knowing when to sell, trade, or hold

The tracker sends monthly alerts related to your car's estimated value. Based on the value, you may decide to hold onto your car. If you do decide it is time to sell or trade-in your car, knowing your estimated valuation can help you in the negotiation process and you can connect with dealers near you and share the latest valuation to kick off that process.

Getting started

To begin tracking your car's value, enter your license plate number or VIN, along with its current mileage, condition and a few other details about your car. When you are ready to sell or trade-in, share your car's details with interested dealerships nearby. You can also use Auto Navigator to pre-qualify so you can shop for your next car with real rates and payments, browse the inventory of thousands of dealerships, including those dealers near you, and find a new or used car that fits your budget–including your trade-in estimate. Then, you can connect and visit the dealership confident in financing options. Just provide some basic information to get pre-qualified for an auto loan in minutes, with no impact to your credit score.

By combining your car search and trade-in process, Auto Navigator allows you to make a more informed decision.

Remember, tracking your car's value through Capital One involves no obligation to sell. The decision to move forward with a sale is entirely yours.

Know your car's worth—now and over time

Know your car's value without the guesswork