2. Your Personalized Analysis
Sell Privately
$0
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
$0
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 |
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Sales Tax Advantage (LA ~9.5%)
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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.
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$0 |
| Total Trade-In "Power" | $0 |