What is Kelley Blue Book?

Kelley Blue Book is an independent vehicle valuation service that has been assisting car buyers since 1926. Thanks to a partnership with Kelley Blue Book, official Blue Book values are available on cars.com. Kelley Blue Book valuations are a great starting point when determining what a used car is worth. Keep in mind that a vehicle's condition, mileage, options and relative popularity in your area can all affect its actual selling price. Also remember that prices will vary based on the type of transaction that takes place -- retail (from a dealer), private party or trade-in.  more

If you have ever shopped around for a new or used car, motorcycle or boat, you have likely utilized the Kelley Blue Book (KBB). This handy little reference guide lists the values for cars, trucks and other vehicles. Often, you will hear sellers or buyers referring to a car’s “blue book value” to which they are referencing the KBB. This is the “going” price for the vehicle, although the asking price may be higher or even lower. While the Kelley Blue Book is useful when purchasing new cars or other vehicles, it is particularly useful when purchasing used cars. In the used car KBB, the car book value is divided into several categories that are determined by the vehicle’s condition. A car that is deemed to be in excellent condition will have a higher value than a car that is good, fair or poor condition. This is vital when considering the purchase of a used car because you want to make sure that you are getting a fair shake and not overpaying for a vehicle. So, it certainly helps to know ...  more

Kelley Blue Book provides information on the current market value of vehicles. It has been the automotive authority on used-car values for over 75 years.  more