There are many factors that go into a

1. What Affects A
Car’s Resale
Value
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2. Climate
• Used cars with 4-Wheel
Drive are easier to sell
in places like Utah that
see harsh winters and
excessive snow.

3. Color
• More common colors such as black, white and silver
tend to sell faster. While fun colors may be fun for
certain cars, most people prefer standard colors.

4. Options and Upgrades
• People in Utah like
things such as sunroofs,
heated and leather
seats and improved
sound systems in used
cars, which can mean
higher resale values.

5. Area
• Resale value can decrease for cars being sold in
areas that aren’t fitting for their geographical area.
For example, smaller cars sell better in areas that
are more heavily populated.

6. Upkeep
• Maintenance and
upkeep are things that
can’t be ignored with
cars, but if a car
requires more than
usual, it can be a big
turn off.

7. Technology
Technology such as navigation systems and MP3
compatibility are highly sought after in used cars.

8. Interior Condition
• Used cars shoppers appreciate a clean interior. Torn
seats or nasty stains can greatly decrease resale
value, while clean interiors can increase resale.

9. Exterior Condition
• Utah drivers look for
cars that haven’t been
eroded from salt and
harsh weather
conditions. As well as
cars that haven’t
covered in door dings,
dents and scratches.

10. Mileage
Used cars with low mileage are favored more because
it’s likely they will last longer than those with ridiculously
high mileage.

11. Transmission
• While some people
may enjoy a manual
transmission, most used
cars shoppers prefer an
automatic transmission
these days.