Value Your Trade
Find out what your car, truck, or SUV is worth before you shop. Mark Jacobson Toyota makes it easy to get a trade-in estimate online, confirm the value with a quick in-person appraisal at our Durham dealership, and put that value toward your next new or used vehicle.
How Trading In Your Car Works
Enter your vehicle details
Use our online trade-in tool to share your vehicle's year, make, model, mileage, and condition.
Review your estimate
See an estimated trade-in value based on your vehicle's details and current market data.
Get a quick appraisal
Bring your vehicle to our Durham dealership so our team can inspect it and confirm your offer.
Apply it to your next vehicle
Use your trade-in value toward a new Toyota, a used vehicle, or a lease.
What Affects Your Trade-In Value
Every vehicle is different, and several factors shape what it is worth when you trade it in:
- Year, make, model, and trim
- Mileage
- Exterior, interior, and mechanical condition
- Accident history and title status
- Service records and maintenance history
- Current local demand for your vehicle
How to prepare for your appraisal
- Bring your title or, if you still have a loan, your lender and account details
- Bring your registration and a valid driver's license
- Bring all keys and remotes
- Gather any service records you have
- Remove personal items and give the vehicle a quick clean
For more tips, read our guides on how to prepare your vehicle for a trade-in and how a vehicle appraisal works.
Trading In a Car You Still Owe Money On
You can usually trade in a vehicle that still has a loan or lease balance. We will contact your lender for the payoff amount and handle the paperwork. If your vehicle is worth more than you owe, the difference can go toward your next purchase. If you owe more than it is worth, our finance team can walk you through your options.
Put Your Trade Toward Your Next Vehicle
Once you know your trade-in value, browse our new Toyota inventory, used vehicles, and Toyota Certified Used Vehicles, or check our current new vehicle specials and Toyota lease deals. You can also get pre-approved online to see your financing options before your visit.
Not planning to buy right now? Learn how we can buy your car even if you are not purchasing a vehicle from us.
Trade In Your Car at Mark Jacobson Toyota
Our dealership is located at 4516 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd in Durham, NC, and our team is ready to help drivers across the Triangle get a clear, straightforward trade-in offer. Start online, then stop by for your appraisal, or call our sales team at 919-493-5599 with any questions.
Trade-In FAQs
How do I find out what my car is worth?
Start with our online trade-in tool. Enter your vehicle's details to get an estimate, then bring your vehicle to Mark Jacobson Toyota in Durham for a quick appraisal to confirm your offer.
Is my online trade-in estimate final?
No. The online estimate is based on the information you provide. Your final offer is confirmed after our team inspects the vehicle in person.
Can I trade in a car that is not paid off?
Usually, yes. We will get the payoff amount from your lender. If your vehicle is worth more than you owe, the difference can be applied to your next purchase. If you owe more than it is worth, our finance team can review your options.
What should I bring to my trade-in appraisal?
Bring your title or loan information, your registration, a valid driver's license, all keys and remotes, and any service records you have.
Do I have to buy a car from you to sell you my vehicle?
No. If you only want to sell your vehicle, visit our We Buy Cars page to learn how we can make you an offer.