The dealership offered my daughter $7,900 for her trade, but she still owed $8,500 and she would’ve been -600. Instead of taking the low offer, we put $1,100 into repairs and listed it on Facebook Marketplace. It sold in ONE DAY for $11,500. After the repairs, she still walked away with $1900 more than she would have by trading it in. If your vehicle has equity, don’t assume the dealership’s trade offer is your best option. Spending a little time selling it yourself could put a lot more money in your pocket.