Win more used car inventory directly from consumers
Connect with car shoppers looking to sell or trade in their vehicles with Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer. Strengthen your sourcing strategy with a trusted, consistent appraisal process that takes the friction out of the pricing conversation.
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The benefits of Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer
Improve your sourcing approach, enhance competitiveness, and access more car sellers.
Strengthen your sourcing strategy
Acquire vehicles directly from customers at a lower Cost to Market and better Look-to-Book.
Gain competitive advantage
Reduce your dependence on other, less-reliable sources of inventory.
Source more inventory
Find new acquisition opportunities in your showroom, service lane and website.
Build trust in your dealership
Take the friction out of the pricing conversation with customers by aligning with a trusted, 3rd party automotive brand.
Increase efficiency
Drive operational efficiencies with data, insights and integrations.
Get more with these Instant Cash Offer Features
See how easy Instant Cash Offer works
Step 1
The customer requests an Instant Cash Offer
Car owners go online and fill out a detailed description of the vehicle they’d like to sell or trade. Or, your staff can guide them through this process at your dealership.
Step 2
The customer receives a transparent offer
The car owner receives an Instant Cash Offer valid for seven days. You can review and edit the appraisal with the customer for accuracy.
Step 3
You acquire the vehicle
Once you have confirmed the vehicle information, the customer can apply the offer toward a trade-in deal or sell the vehicle to you outright.
Step 4
You decide what to do with the vehicle
After you’ve acquired the vehicle, you have seven days to choose to resell the car on your lot or sell it to Cox Automotive for the full offer amount.
Better, Together.
Combine Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer with advanced automotive tech for profitable, memorable experiences.
Choose the right trade-in solution
Real Stories,
Real Results
Watch the videos below to see how these Dealers are leveraging Kelley Blue Book’s latest features and tools to solve their dealership’s biggest challenges, including managing inventory, improving customer relations, and increasing sales efficiency.
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Ralph Fast
When we look at channels in inventory acquisition our best channels are trade-ins and Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer. We can look at the real true ROI and gross profit.
Team Nissan
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Matt Smith
Kelley Blue Book has reduced friction through brand trust… Once the Instant Cash Offer pops up and says Kelley Blue Book ®’s Instant Cash Offer, that immediately builds credibility.
BMW of Murrieta
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Steve Lindsay
Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer gives us an opportunity to establish a neutral party value to our customers… It’s a win for the customer, and it’s a win for us.
Lindsay Automotive
FAQs
The Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer is a real offer for a specific amount to purchase a consumer’s car or apply the amount toward another car. The Offer is valid for 7 days and can be immediately redeemed during business hours at any Participating Dealer, pending inspection. It is based on specific elements of the consumer’s car, like installed options, specific condition (such as dents and mechanical issues) and local market demand.
The Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer is:
• A fixed offer applied toward your next car purchase or used to sell your current car to a Participating Dealer (pending inspection).
• Valid for 7 days.
• No need to negotiate because each offer is a fixed amount.
• Based on specific details related to the condition and features of your car, like installed options, dents, mechanical issues, and local market demand.
An Instant Cash Offer is valid for 7 days from the date you receive it.
Not all vehicles are eligible for an Instant Cash Offer. The Offer may be less than the Kelley Blue Book® Trade-In Value or Range. Kelley Blue Book does not redeem Offers, purchase vehicles or own/operate Participating Dealers. Dealer inspection required. If the info you provide about the vehicle differs from the dealer inspection, the Offer amount may be decreased. Kelley Blue Book and its affiliates are not responsible for Offer adjustments or if a Participating Dealer won’t accept your vehicle. Dealers pay a fee to participate in the Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer program. Program Terms and Conditions apply.
To get started with Instant Cash Offer, fill out the form to request a demo and get more information.
Yes, there is a cost associated with using Instant Cash Offer. For more details on pricing, please fill out the form to request a demo, and an Instant Cash Offer representative will be in touch.
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