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The Trade-In Playbook
The trade-in playbook in the US—OTD first, trade value separately, know market; use trade-in calculator and price checker so you get fair trade.
AutoPremo Team
January 31, 2026
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The trade-in playbook in the U.S.: (1) Negotiate new-car OTD first (no trade). (2) Negotiate trade value separately—know market with autopremo.com trade-in calculator and price checker. (3) Don't bundle. Use autopremo.com.
TL;DR Playbook: OTD first, trade separately, know market. Use autopremo.com trade-in calculator and price checker. Use autopremo.com.Use the Tools
Use autopremo.com trade-in calculator and price checker; negotiate OTD first, trade separately. Get your numbers at autopremo.com.
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Trade-in playbook—OTD first, trade separately, use autopremo.com so you get fair trade.