BOVAG estimates a trade-in value. We show you what the market asks right now.
BOVAG offers a free tool to estimate your car's trade value. The result is aimed at dealer trade-in pricing, based on make, model, mileage and age. That is useful when trading in, but says little about what you can actually ask for it on the open market.
We show you the market value: what comparable cars are currently advertised for on AutoScout24 and similar platforms. No trade-in discount, no dealer margin built in. Just what buyers are willing to pay right now.
BOVAG vs. Keuro
| BOVAG | Keuro | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Handelswaardeschatting | Current listings |
| Data | Merk, model, km, leeftijd | Live market prices |
| Updates | Periodiek | Daily |
| Price | Gratis | Free |
| Email required | No | No |
| Represents | Inruilwaarde bij dealer | What the market asks right now |
Why a formula falls short
A depreciation formula works with list price, age and mileage. What it does not include: current supply and demand. And that fluctuates considerably.
- ▸ Diesels. After the nitrogen crisis, demand for diesels dropped sharply. The formula did not keep up. Buyers paid less; the price list said otherwise.
- ▸ Electric cars. High demand and limited supply push popular EV prices above the formula. Subsidies and lease rules amplify that effect.
- ▸ Popular models. A Volkswagen Golf or Toyota Yaris retains its value better than the average formula suggests, purely due to consistent demand.
Only when both add up can you say something meaningful about the value: the price and the mileage both need to be in line with what the market asks right now.
Want to find out the market value of your own car right now?
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See the current market value of a Volkswagen Golf, a Toyota Yaris, an Opel Corsa or a Fiat 500.
Frequently asked questions
BOVAG is a trade association for car businesses. Via their website you can request a free estimate of your car's trade value. That estimate is intended as a benchmark for dealers, not as a selling price on the open market.
Not necessarily. The BOVAG estimate gives the trade-in value: what a dealer is willing to pay when you trade in your car. The selling price on the open market is generally higher, because there is no dealer margin in between.
We show you the current market value: what comparable cars are advertised for on AutoScout24 today. That is the price you can expect when selling your car yourself. Free, no account, instant result.