Sarah's 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV: Sell vs. Trade-In

A Cost-Benefit Analysis for June 2025

Sarah's Guide to 2022 Used PHEV Market Explorer

1. Tell Us About Your Car

2. Your Personalized Analysis

Sell Privately

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Pros:

  • Highest potential cash return.
  • You control the price and negotiations.

Cons:

  • Takes significant time and effort.
  • You handle all marketing, showings, and paperwork.
  • Potential safety risks with test drives.

Trade It In

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Pros:

  • Fast, easy, and convenient.
  • Sales tax savings on your new car purchase.
  • No need to deal with the public.

Cons:

  • Lower value than private sale.
  • Value is negotiated as part of a larger deal.

3. The Financial Bottom Line

Private Sale Cash $0
Trade-In Value $0
Sales Tax Advantage (LA ~9.5%)
(?) In Louisiana, you only pay sales tax on the difference between your new car's price and your trade-in's value. This saves you money.
$0
Total Trade-In "Power" $0