Cash For Clunkers Calculator

Cash for Clunkers Eligibility Calculator

Use this calculator to quickly determine:

1. If you have a vehicle that may meet the criteria for trade-in under the Cash for Clunkers program (officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System or C.A.R.S.).
2. If this program makes financial sense for you based on the True Market Value^® of your trade-in vehicle.
3. What credit amount you can expect to receive, given the vehicle you are interested in purchasing.

See if Your Vehicle Qualifies
Verify trade-in eligibility under the program.

Yes

Is your vehicle in drivable condition?

Yes

Has your vehicle been registered in your name and insured continuously for not less than the 12 months prior to your trade-in date? Note: The insurance requirement has been waived for vehicles registered in New Hampshire or Wisconsin.

Select your trade-in vehicle.

Model Year:
Vehicle Make:
Vehicle Model:

Style:

Based on the information available, we cannot determine if your vehicle is eligible for the Cash for Clunkers program.

Now could still be a great time for you to sell or trade in your older vehicle and purchase a more fuel efficient new, used or Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. View current incentives here, or request a price quote from local dealers.

It appears your vehicle is eligible for trade-in under the Cash for Clunkers program based on the information you selected.

Combined Fuel Economy^† of My Trade-In .............

Vehicle Category for My Trade-In .........................

Data provided was for the following configuration:

Engine ......................................................................

Transmission ............................................................

Drivetrain ..................................................................

Note: If this is not your vehicle's configuration, your vehicle may not be eligible under the Cash for Clunkers program. Search for your Combined Fuel Economy at the EPA Website.

Please proceed to the next step to determine the value of your vehicle.

It does not appear that your vehicle meets the criteria for eligibility under the Cash for Clunkers program.
See full program details.

See if the Cash for Clunkers Program is Right for You
Find out the True Market Value^® of your trade-in vehicle.

The Edmunds' True Market Value^® price is our estimate of the average amount dealers are paying for trade-in vehicles like yours in your area of the country. If your vehicle has a value that is greater than the $4500 maximum credit available under the program, you may do better to sell or trade in your vehicle.

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The True Market Value^® of Your Vehicle Is:

Your vehicle is likely a good candidate for the program since its value is lower than the credit amounts.

Note, the True Market Value^® price displayed is our estimate of the current average "dealer trade-in" price for this vehicle in your area of the country, unadjusted for options or color, and assuming that the vehicle is in "clean" condition and has been driven 12,000 miles per year. If your vehicle doesn't meet these criteria, get a customized appraisal of your vehicle value here.

Please proceed to the next step to determine the amount of the credit you qualify for, which will be based on the vehicle you want to purchase.

The True Market Value^® of Your Vehicle Is:

Because True Market Value^® is an estimate of the average price for your vehicle, it is a close call whether the program makes financial sense for you.

Note, the True Market Value^® price displayed is our estimate of the current average "dealer trade-in" price for this vehicle in your area of the country, unadjusted for options or color, and assuming that the vehicle is in "clean" condition and has been driven 12,000 miles per year. If your vehicle doesn't meet these criteria, get a customized appraisal of your vehicle value here.

Please proceed to the next step to determine the amount of the credit you qualify for, which will be based on the vehicle you want to purchase.

The True Market Value^® of Your Vehicle Is:

It is unlikely the program will benefit you based on the value of your vehicle. You may do better to sell or trade in your vehicle.

Note, the True Market Value^® price displayed is our estimate of the current average "dealer trade-in" price for this vehicle in your area of the country, unadjusted for options or color, and assuming that the vehicle is in "clean" condition and has been driven 12,000 miles per year. If your vehicle doesn't meet these criteria, get a customized appraisal of your vehicle value here.

Estimate the Potential Credit Amount
See if the new vehicle you're interested in is eligible for purchase under the program.

Select a new vehicle to estimate your credit. In general, the amount of the credit depends on the type of vehicle you trade in, the type of vehicle you purchase and the mpg of the new vehicle as compared to the mpg of your trade-in vehicle.

Model Year:
Vehicle Make:
Vehicle Model:

Style:

Estimated Credit^†† Based on New Vehicle Selected:

MSRP: ....................................................................

Combined Fuel Economy^† of new vehicle .............

Vehicle Category for new vehicle .........................

Before going to the dealership, be sure to find out what others are currently paying for this vehicle by researching its Edmunds' True Market Value® price.

Or if you are ready, from local dealers and begin negotiating the price.

Unable to Estimate Cash for Clunkers Credit^††

Unfortunately, we do not have sufficient information to determine the potential credit amount for the new vehicle selected.

If the vehicles you are trading in and purchasing are both considered Category 3 Trucks†††, the GVWR of the vehicle you are purchasing must be less than or equal to GVWR of your trade-in. Please check with your local dealership for program eligibility.

New Vehicle is Not Eligible for Purchase^††

The new vehicle you selected doesn't qualify for purchase under the program, either because its base MSRP (i.e., the vehicle's window sticker price before any dealer accessories, optional equipment, taxes or destination charges are added) exceeds $45,000, or it does not have a combined mpg that exceeds your trade-in's mpg by the required amount. See full program details.

See www.cars.gov for the official details of the program and for a list of participating dealerships.

A dealership must enroll in the program to participate, so check with your local dealers to verify their enrollment. The purchase price of your new vehicle will be reduced by the amount fo the credit available under the program. You do not need to enroll in or sign up for the program. Participating dealerships will submit all the necessary paperwork to obtain reimbursement for the credit. You will receive the Cash for Clunkers credit instead of the normal dealer trade-in amount. Only a new vehicle purchase, or lease for five years, qualifies under the program.

Please note that the True Market Value^® vehicle value displayed may be less or more than you may obtain from a dealer, or may be less than the amount you may obtain in a private party sale. In addition, the condition of your vehicle and the number of miles it has been driven will affect your vehicle's value.

The information provided in this calculator is gathered from sources and based on algorithms that are believed by us to be reliable. This calculator is provided as a service to our visitors and is subject to the terms of our Visitor Agreement.

^† Combined Fuel Economy is the average combined number of miles a vehicle is able to travel using one gallon of fuel according to EPA simulated laboratory tests that consist of 45% highway and 55% city driving conditions.

^†† Credit estimates depend on the vehicle category of your trade-in, the vehicle category of the new vehicle being purchased and the combined fuel economy improvement between your trade-in and your new purchase vehicle. The combined fuel economy^† mpg displayed for your new purchase vehicle is for the new vehicle's base model mpg without options. Optional vehicle configurations may change the new vehicle's program eligibility due to changes to its combined fuel economy mpg^†.

^††† Category 3 Trucks are very large pickup trucks with a cargo bed of 72 inches or more in length, SUVs and vans with a GVWR greater than 8,500 pounds and less than 10,000 pounds.