How A Car Dealership Prices Their Used Car Inventory

How Beach Buick GMC Prices Our Used Cars

Shopping for a used car should feel good, not stressful. One of the most common questions we hear is, "How do you come up with your prices?" Here's a look under the hood.

Step 1: We Study the Market

Before a used vehicle ever hits our website, we research what similar vehicles are actually selling for. We don't guess, and we don't pick a number and hope for the best.

We compare each vehicle against others with:

• Similar mileage, since a 30,000-mile vehicle isn't priced like a 90,000-mile one
• The same or similar year
• Comparable equipment and trim level, because features like leather, a sunroof, navigation, or a towing package all affect value
• Comparable condition

This tells us where a vehicle really sits in the market, not just where we'd like it to be.

Step 2: We Account for What It Takes to Get It Ready

A quality used vehicle doesn't go straight from trade-in to the front line. Getting it ready for sale costs real money, and we factor that into every price. Depending on the vehicle, that can include:

• Shop and inspection costs
• Oil change and fluid service
• Brakes
• Tires
• Any other needed repairs or reconditioning

These are the things that make a vehicle safe, dependable, and ready to drive home, so we build them into the price.

Step 3: We Make Sure We're Competitive

This is where we put in the most work. Once we know the market value and what we have invested in the vehicle, we check how we stack up against other dealers selling comparable vehicles.

Our goal is simple: be priced competitively so you can feel good about your decision. Most of the time, we're priced in the top 3 to 5 for comparable vehicles in the market, and quite often we're the No. 1 best price. We can comfortably say that top 3 to 5 is where you'll find us the majority of the time.

Why We Do It This Way

Buying a used car is a big decision, and you shouldn't have to wonder whether you're getting a fair deal. Grounding our prices in real market data and real costs means the number you see reflects what the vehicle is worth.

See It for Yourself

Don't take our word for it. Compare our used inventory with similar vehicles from other dealers. We're confident you'll like what you find.

Browse our used inventory online or stop by Beach Buick GMC and let our team help you find the right vehicle at a price you can feel good about.