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Premium Assessment — 5 vehicles sourced, scored, and ranked for an actual customer.

What’s redacted: each vehicle’s VIN and dealership name are blurred to protect privacy. Everything else is exactly what was emailed.
This is also exactly what Basic Plus delivers for each vehicle — the only difference is you provide the listing URLs yourself instead of us sourcing them.
BEST DEAL ANALYSIS · 5 VEHICLES COMPARED
Best Deal: 2021 Honda Accord Sport
Best overall value — lowest estimated 3-year cost of $34,171, great price pricing, 33 MPG — low fuel cost.
Vehicles are selected for the best overall combination of car quality, price, and negotiating room — not just the lowest price or the highest score alone.
VehicleTierOpenRock BtmWalk AwaySave
#1 2021 Honda Accord Sport33 MPGGreat Deal$19,799$21,299$21,299$1,000
#2 2022 Honda Accord Sport33 MPGGreat Deal$21,838$23,338$23,338$1,000
#3 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport33 MPGGreat Deal$21,865$23,365$23,365$1,000
#4 2022 Honda Accord Sport33 MPGGreat Deal$21,840$23,340$23,340$1,000
#5 2025 Honda Accord LX32 MPGGood Deal$24,851$26,351$27,279$1,000
AUTO AGENT · VEHICLEREPORT
#1 · Weak Deal
2022 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport
Crystal Black Pearl · 77,208 mi
Community Honda Lafayette · Lafayette · Franchise
VIN: 1HGCV3F25NA036374
Est. Acquisition: $20,304 (implied)  Est. Market Value: $28,163 (Median + comparable (same trim))
Value Grade
C+
value
Great Deal$24,365 · 4% above rock bottom ($23,365)
 ▼ 
stealgreatgoodfairhigh
Negotiation leverage — 23 days on lot25%
VehicleReport: Weak Deal
This car is a Strong Pick on price — it's genuinely well-priced relative to what similar vehicles cost. But VehicleReport's overall score also weighs the car itself (condition, mileage, dealer margin), and that combination pulls it down to weak deal. In short: the price is good, something else about the car is the concern — see why below.
Mainly because accident status unknown, high mileage for year.
Strong PickSignificant price discount vs. comparable listings.
What This Means For You
At 23 days with Great Price, this is a moderate position. Negotiate firmly using the auction alternative as your anchor.
Score vs. Price Rating
The asking price is genuinely competitive, but the deal score is low because the car itself has quality concerns — check mileage, accident history, and owner count carefully.
Low urgency — minimal pressure on dealer
Score Breakdown · 58/100
Price vs. Market (13.5% below market)28/30
Vehicle Quality · accident status unknown12/30
Dealer Value · margin 11%13/20
Base: 53/80 · Bonuses
0–30 days — fresh listing, no urgency bonus yet · bonus—
Momentum · bonus—
Manufacturer CPO + franchise dealer · bonus+5
$24,365
Asking Price
—
Net Change
23 days
Days on Lot
—
Days on Site
33
Combined MPG
23 days on lotCPO ✓Accident history unknown
⚠ Red Flags
  • ► Accident history unknown — obtain CarFax or AutoCheck report before proceeding.
  • ► High mileage for a 2022 model — verify full service history.
  • ► NHTSA Recall: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda ...
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Frontal: ★★★★★  Side: ★★★★★  Rollover: ★★★★★
View on NHTSA.gov →
Complaint History — 2022 Honda Accord
54 complaints on file over 4 years 4 months on the road (≈1.0/month)
Based on NHTSA owner complaints for this model year only — not independently verified, and not adjusted for how many units were sold.
View on NHTSA.gov →
Common Owner-Reported Issues — 2022 Honda Accord
54 complaints on file with NHTSA · owner-submitted, not independently verified
Forward Collision Avoidance — 11 reports
Unknown Or Other — 8 reports
Electrical System — 4 reports
True Dealer Cost · Franchise · SOFR 3.66% + 200bps$3.149/day
Est. dealer retail · Standard tier · Median + comparable (same trim)$28,163
AGH Est. Dealer Acquisition$20,304
Initial flooring fee$150
Reconditioning cost$1,400
Floor plan interest · 23 days$72
Lot insurance · 23 days × $0.90/day$21
True Dealer Cost$21,947
Auction Alternative · What Dealer Gets at Manheim/ADESA
Desirability tier (90% of AGH est.)$18,274
Auction seller fee− $500
Transport to auction− $350
Dealer Net at Auction$17,424
Dealer loss at auction vs. true cost: $-4,523 · auction is worse than selling to you
Dynamic Rock Bottom by Days on Lot — Car at Day 23
0–44 Days ← NOW
$23,365
45–89 Days
$21,905
90+ Days
$18,924
120+ Days
$18,924
$2,418
Dealer Profit at Ask
Day ~30
Break-Even Day
Unknown
Days Since Last Change
Opening Offer
$21,865
Never open at target
Rock Bottom
$23,365
True cost + margin
Walk Away
$23,365
Rock bottom + 10%
Dealer Auction Reserve
$17,424
Their Manheim net — your floor
You save at walk away price Realistic target$1,000
Best case at rock bottom price$1,000
Negotiation Ladder — Projected Score Per Tier
Steal
Dealer taking a loss — rare but possible at 120+ days
Below $23,365
64
+6
Great Deal← asking price is here
Within 5% of rock bottom — your walk away target zone
$23,365 – $24,533
60
+2
Good Deal
5–10% above rock bottom — solid savings, acceptable outcome
$24,533 – $25,702
58
Fair Deal
10–18% above rock bottom — push harder before accepting
$25,702 – $27,571
58
High/Overpriced
More than 18% above rock bottom — significant room to negotiate
Above $27,571
58
Score shown is projected if you negotiate into that price range · only price-sensitive categories change
1 · Upfront Purchase Price
Walk away target$23,365
vs. #1 ranked vehicle+$2,385 more upfront
2 · 3-Year Operating Cost$9,857
Fuel · 12k mi/yr · $3.50/gal$3,818
Maintenance est.$4,239
Warranty gap exposure~$1,800 est.
3 · Resale Impact — only if you sell
Est. value lost to depreciation over 3 yrs~$3,334
Est. vehicle value after 3 yrs~$20,031
How Ranking Was Determined
#3 · This vehicle · Purchase + Operating
$33,222
$23,365 + $9,857
Ranked by purchase price + 3-year operating cost — cash you actually spend. Depreciation shown for context but not included in ranking.
Estimate confidence: High — all key fields entered, numbers are reliable
Negotiation
""I've done my homework on this vehicle. I'm ready to move today — what's the best you can do on the price?""
01Open at $21,865 and let them counter. You have room to move to $23,365 — never open at your target number. Let the negotiation breathe.
02If they push back below $23,365, walk away — or tell them you'll come back in 67 days. Your leverage grows significantly with time and they know it.
03"The accident history is a real factor. Before I go further I need the full accident report and a pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic. Make that a written condition of the deal before any price discussion."
04Your walk away price is $23,365. If they cannot reach this number, thank them and leave your contact information. Dealers frequently call back within 48 hours once they see you were serious.
About the NHTSA Recall shown above
Recalls are pulled by make/model/year and may not apply to this specific VIN. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls with the exact VIN to confirm. Recalls do NOT affect the VehicleReport score — shown for safety awareness only.
Deal Analysis — Why This Score
Working in Your Favor
✓ Price vs. Market — 13.5% below market value28/30
✓ Dealer Value — Dealer margin: 11%13/20
✓ Protection Bonus +5 — Manufacturer CPO + franchise dealer5/5
Dragging the Score Down
✗ Vehicle Quality — accident status unknown, high mileage for year12/30
What Asking Price Would Make This a Better Deal
Good Dealneeds 12 more pts$17,056
Strong Dealneeds 22 more pts$10,964
Exceptional Findneeds 32 more pts$4,873
Price is one lever — urgency, history, and momentum also drive the score. The biggest single factor is days on lot. Come back when this car has been sitting longer.
Action Plan — How to Get a Better Deal
Wait until day 31 (Moderate pressure)Projects to 61/100 · Fair Deal
At day 31, urgency improves to Moderate pressure. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Fair Deal.
Wait until day 60 (High urgency)Projects to 64/100 · Fair Deal
At day 60, urgency improves to High urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Fair Deal.
Wait until day 90 (Very high urgency)Projects to 66/100 · Fair Deal
At day 90, urgency improves to Very high urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Fair Deal.
Wait until day 120 (Maximum urgency)Projects to 68/100 · Fair Deal
At day 120, urgency improves to Maximum urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Fair Deal.
Days on lot is free leverage — it accumulates without any action from you. Price negotiation is additional leverage on top.
Floor plan rate calculated from SOFR 3.66% (Fallback) · Estimated · FRED API unavailable
Generated by AUTO AGENT · VehicleReport · REAL REPORT EXAMPLE (REDACTED)
AUTO AGENT · VEHICLEREPORT
#2 · Weak Deal
2022 Honda Accord Sport
Crystal Black Pearl · 78,644 mi
Giles Volvo Cars Lafayette · Lafayette · Franchise
VIN: 1HGCV1F39NA021843
Est. Acquisition: $20,282 (implied)  Est. Market Value: $24,800 (Median + comparable (same trim))
Value Grade
C
value
Great Deal$24,338 · 4% above rock bottom ($23,338)
 ▼ 
stealgreatgoodfairhigh
Negotiation leverage — 42 days on lot30%
VehicleReport: Weak Deal
This car is a Strong Pick on price — it's genuinely well-priced relative to what similar vehicles cost. But VehicleReport's overall score also weighs the car itself (condition, mileage, dealer margin), and that combination pulls it down to weak deal. In short: the price is good, something else about the car is the concern — see why below.
Mainly because accident status unknown, high mileage for year.
Strong PickStrong overall combination of price, condition, and value.
What This Means For You
At 42 days with Fair Price, this is a moderate position. Negotiate firmly using the auction alternative as your anchor.
Score vs. Price Rating
Score and price are both in the moderate range. Focus on car quality first — then use days on lot as your negotiation anchor.
Moderate urgency — building leverage
Score Breakdown · 45/100
Price vs. Market (1.9% below market)15/30
Vehicle Quality · accident status unknown11/30
Dealer Value · margin 10.6%13/20
Base: 39/80 · Bonuses
31–59 days — moderate pressure · bonus+3
Momentum · bonus—
Franchise dealer · bonus+3
$24,338
Asking Price
—
Net Change
42 days
Days on Lot
—
Days on Site
33
Combined MPG
42 days on lotAccident history unknown
⚠ Red Flags
  • ► Accident history unknown — obtain CarFax or AutoCheck report before proceeding.
  • ► High mileage for a 2022 model — verify full service history.
  • ► NHTSA Recall: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda ...
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Frontal: ★★★★★  Side: ★★★★★  Rollover: ★★★★★
View on NHTSA.gov →
Complaint History — 2022 Honda Accord
54 complaints on file over 4 years 4 months on the road (≈1.0/month)
Based on NHTSA owner complaints for this model year only — not independently verified, and not adjusted for how many units were sold.
View on NHTSA.gov →
Common Owner-Reported Issues — 2022 Honda Accord
54 complaints on file with NHTSA · owner-submitted, not independently verified
Forward Collision Avoidance — 11 reports
Unknown Or Other — 8 reports
Electrical System — 4 reports
True Dealer Cost · Franchise · SOFR 3.66% + 200bps$3.145/day
Est. dealer retail · Standard tier · Median + comparable (same trim)$24,800
AGH Est. Dealer Acquisition$20,282
Initial flooring fee$150
Reconditioning cost$1,400
Floor plan interest · 42 days$132
Lot insurance · 42 days × $0.90/day$38
True Dealer Cost$22,002
Auction Alternative · What Dealer Gets at Manheim/ADESA
Desirability tier (88% of AGH est.)$17,848
Auction seller fee− $500
Transport to auction− $350
Dealer Net at Auction$16,998
Dealer loss at auction vs. true cost: $-5,004 · auction is worse than selling to you
Dynamic Rock Bottom by Days on Lot — Car at Day 42
0–44 Days ← NOW
$23,338
45–89 Days
$21,796
90+ Days
$18,498
120+ Days
$18,498
$2,336
Dealer Profit at Ask
Day ~55
Break-Even Day
Unknown
Days Since Last Change
Opening Offer
$21,838
Never open at target
Rock Bottom
$23,338
True cost + margin
Walk Away
$23,338
Rock bottom + 10%
Dealer Auction Reserve
$16,998
Their Manheim net — your floor
You save at walk away price Realistic target$1,000
Best case at rock bottom price$1,000
Negotiation Ladder — Projected Score Per Tier
Steal
Dealer taking a loss — rare but possible at 120+ days
Below $23,338
56
+11
Great Deal← asking price is here
Within 5% of rock bottom — your walk away target zone
$23,338 – $24,505
47
+2
Good Deal
5–10% above rock bottom — solid savings, acceptable outcome
$24,505 – $25,672
45
Fair Deal
10–18% above rock bottom — push harder before accepting
$25,672 – $27,539
45
High/Overpriced
More than 18% above rock bottom — significant room to negotiate
Above $27,539
45
Score shown is projected if you negotiate into that price range · only price-sensitive categories change
1 · Upfront Purchase Price
Walk away target$23,338
vs. #1 ranked vehicle+$2,375 more upfront
2 · 3-Year Operating Cost$9,878
Fuel · 12k mi/yr · $3.50/gal$3,818
Maintenance est.$4,260
Warranty gap exposure~$1,800 est.
3 · Resale Impact — only if you sell
Est. value lost to depreciation over 3 yrs~$3,330
Est. vehicle value after 3 yrs~$20,008
How Ranking Was Determined
#2 · This vehicle · Purchase + Operating
$33,216
$23,338 + $9,878
Ranked by purchase price + 3-year operating cost — cash you actually spend. Depreciation shown for context but not included in ranking.
Estimate confidence: High — all key fields entered, numbers are reliable
Negotiation
""I've done my research on this car. I'm prepared to buy today — can we work from $21,838?""
01Open at $21,838 and let them counter. You have room to move to $23,338 — never open at your target number. Let the negotiation breathe.
02If they push back below $23,338, walk away — or tell them you'll come back in 48 days. Your leverage grows significantly with time and they know it.
03"This vehicle doesn't have CPO certification — for a franchise dealer, that's a choice that leaves me with less protection. Factor that into your counter-offer."
04Your walk away price is $23,338. If they cannot reach this number, thank them and leave your contact information. Dealers frequently call back within 48 hours once they see you were serious.
About the NHTSA Recall shown above
Recalls are pulled by make/model/year and may not apply to this specific VIN. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls with the exact VIN to confirm. Recalls do NOT affect the VehicleReport score — shown for safety awareness only.
Deal Analysis — Why This Score
Working in Your Favor
✓ Dealer Value — Dealer margin: 10.6%13/20
✓ Urgency Bonus +3 — 31–59 days — moderate pressure3/10
✓ Protection Bonus +3 — Franchise dealer3/5
Dragging the Score Down
✗ Price vs. Market — 1.9% below market value15/30
✗ Vehicle Quality — accident status unknown, high mileage for year11/30
What Asking Price Would Make This a Better Deal
Good Dealneeds 25 more pts$9,127
Strong Dealneeds 35 more pts$3,042
Price is one lever — urgency, history, and momentum also drive the score. The biggest single factor is days on lot. Come back when this car has been sitting longer.
Action Plan — How to Get a Better Deal
Wait until day 60 (High urgency)Projects to 48/100 · Weak Deal
At day 60, urgency improves to High urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Weak Deal.
Wait until day 90 (Very high urgency)Projects to 50/100 · Weak Deal
At day 90, urgency improves to Very high urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Weak Deal.
Wait until day 120 (Maximum urgency)Projects to 52/100 · Weak Deal
At day 120, urgency improves to Maximum urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Weak Deal.
Days on lot is free leverage — it accumulates without any action from you. Price negotiation is additional leverage on top.
Floor plan rate calculated from SOFR 3.66% (Fallback) · Estimated · FRED API unavailable
Generated by AUTO AGENT · VehicleReport · REAL REPORT EXAMPLE (REDACTED)
AUTO AGENT · VEHICLEREPORT
#3 · Weak Deal
2021 Honda Accord Sport
Lunar Silver Metallic · 80,207 mi
Leblanc Kia · New Iberia · Franchise
VIN: 1HGCV1F39MA124114
Est. Acquisition: $18,583 (implied)  Est. Market Value: $24,800 (Median + comparable (same trim))
Value Grade
C+
value
Great Deal$22,299 · 5% above rock bottom ($21,299)
 ▼ 
stealgreatgoodfairhigh
Negotiation leverage — 26 days on lot15%
VehicleReport: Weak Deal
This car is a Strong Pick on price — it's genuinely well-priced relative to what similar vehicles cost. But VehicleReport's overall score also weighs the car itself (condition, mileage, dealer margin), and that combination pulls it down to weak deal. In short: the price is good, something else about the car is the concern — see why below.
Mainly because high mileage for year.
Strong PickSignificant price discount vs. comparable listings.
What This Means For You
At 26 days with Great Price, this is a moderate position. Negotiate firmly using the auction alternative as your anchor.
Score vs. Price Rating
The asking price is genuinely competitive, but the deal score is low because the car itself has quality concerns — check mileage, accident history, and owner count carefully.
Low urgency — minimal pressure on dealer
Score Breakdown · 57/100
Price vs. Market (10.1% below market)24/30
Vehicle Quality · high mileage for year17/30
Dealer Value · margin 11.3%13/20
Base: 54/80 · Bonuses
0–30 days — fresh listing, no urgency bonus yet · bonus—
Momentum · bonus—
Franchise dealer · bonus+3
$22,299
Asking Price
—
Net Change
26 days
Days on Lot
—
Days on Site
33
Combined MPG
26 days on lot1 ownerNo accidents
⚠ Red Flags
  • ► High mileage for a 2021 model — verify full service history.
  • ► NHTSA Recall: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The a...
  • ► NHTSA Recall: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatc...
  • ► NHTSA Recall: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Rid...
  • ► NHTSA Recall: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda ...
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Frontal: ★★★★★  Side: ★★★★★  Rollover: ★★★★★
View on NHTSA.gov →
Complaint History — 2021 Honda Accord
No NHTSA complaint data on file yet for 2021. This is common for recently redesigned or newly released model years.
View on NHTSA.gov →
Common Owner-Reported Issues — 2021 Honda Accord
No categorized NHTSA complaint data on file yet for 2021.
View on NHTSA.gov →
True Dealer Cost · Franchise · SOFR 3.66% + 200bps$2.882/day
Est. dealer retail · Standard tier · Median + comparable (same trim)$24,800
AGH Est. Dealer Acquisition$18,583
Initial flooring fee$150
Reconditioning cost$1,200
Floor plan interest · 26 days$75
Lot insurance · 26 days × $0.90/day$23
True Dealer Cost$20,031
Auction Alternative · What Dealer Gets at Manheim/ADESA
Desirability tier (98% of AGH est.)$18,211
Auction seller fee− $500
Transport to auction− $350
Dealer Net at Auction$17,361
Dealer loss at auction vs. true cost: $-2,670 · auction is worse than selling to you
Dynamic Rock Bottom by Days on Lot — Car at Day 26
0–44 Days ← NOW
$21,299
45–89 Days
$20,621
90+ Days
$18,861
120+ Days
$18,861
$2,268
Dealer Profit at Ask
Day ~34
Break-Even Day
Unknown
Days Since Last Change
Opening Offer
$19,799
Never open at target
Rock Bottom
$21,299
True cost + margin
Walk Away
$21,299
Rock bottom + 10%
Dealer Auction Reserve
$17,361
Their Manheim net — your floor
You save at walk away price Realistic target$1,000
Best case at rock bottom price$1,000
Negotiation Ladder — Projected Score Per Tier
Steal
Dealer taking a loss — rare but possible at 120+ days
Below $21,299
67
+10
Great Deal← asking price is here
Within 5% of rock bottom — your walk away target zone
$21,299 – $22,364
60
+3
Good Deal
5–10% above rock bottom — solid savings, acceptable outcome
$22,364 – $23,429
57
Fair Deal
10–18% above rock bottom — push harder before accepting
$23,429 – $25,133
57
High/Overpriced
More than 18% above rock bottom — significant room to negotiate
Above $25,133
57
Score shown is projected if you negotiate into that price range · only price-sensitive categories change
1 · Upfront Purchase Price
Walk away target$21,299
Lowest upfront in comparison✓ Best price
2 · 3-Year Operating Cost$10,175
Fuel · 12k mi/yr · $3.50/gal$3,818
Maintenance est.$4,557
Warranty gap exposure~$1,800 est.
3 · Resale Impact — only if you sell
Est. value lost to depreciation over 3 yrs~$2,697
Est. vehicle value after 3 yrs~$18,602
How Ranking Was Determined
#1 · This vehicle · Purchase + Operating
$31,474
$21,299 + $10,175
Ranked by purchase price + 3-year operating cost — cash you actually spend. Depreciation shown for context but not included in ranking.
Estimate confidence: High — all key fields entered, numbers are reliable
Negotiation
""I've done my homework on this vehicle. I'm ready to move today — what's the best you can do on the price?""
01Open at $19,799 and let them counter. You have room to move to $21,299 — never open at your target number. Let the negotiation breathe.
02If they push back below $21,299, walk away — or tell them you'll come back in 64 days. Your leverage grows significantly with time and they know it.
03"This vehicle doesn't have CPO certification — for a franchise dealer, that's a choice that leaves me with less protection. Factor that into your counter-offer."
04Your walk away price is $21,299. If they cannot reach this number, thank them and leave your contact information. Dealers frequently call back within 48 hours once they see you were serious.
About the NHTSA Recall shown above
Recalls are pulled by make/model/year and may not apply to this specific VIN. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls with the exact VIN to confirm. Recalls do NOT affect the VehicleReport score — shown for safety awareness only.
Deal Analysis — Why This Score
Working in Your Favor
✓ Price vs. Market — 10.1% below market value24/30
✓ Dealer Value — Dealer margin: 11.3%13/20
✓ Protection Bonus +3 — Franchise dealer3/5
Dragging the Score Down
✗ Vehicle Quality — high mileage for year17/30
What Asking Price Would Make This a Better Deal
Good Dealneeds 13 more pts$15,052
Strong Dealneeds 23 more pts$9,477
Exceptional Findneeds 33 more pts$3,902
Price is one lever — urgency, history, and momentum also drive the score. The biggest single factor is days on lot. Come back when this car has been sitting longer.
Action Plan — How to Get a Better Deal
Wait until day 31 (Moderate pressure)Projects to 60/100 · Fair Deal
At day 31, urgency improves to Moderate pressure. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Fair Deal.
Wait until day 60 (High urgency)Projects to 63/100 · Fair Deal
At day 60, urgency improves to High urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Fair Deal.
Wait until day 90 (Very high urgency)Projects to 65/100 · Fair Deal
At day 90, urgency improves to Very high urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Fair Deal.
Wait until day 120 (Maximum urgency)Projects to 67/100 · Fair Deal
At day 120, urgency improves to Maximum urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Fair Deal.
Days on lot is free leverage — it accumulates without any action from you. Price negotiation is additional leverage on top.
Floor plan rate calculated from SOFR 3.66% (Fallback) · Estimated · FRED API unavailable
Generated by AUTO AGENT · VehicleReport · REAL REPORT EXAMPLE (REDACTED)
AUTO AGENT · VEHICLEREPORT
#4 · Below Average
2022 Honda Accord Sport
Platinum White Pearl · 80,226 mi
Mendoza Ford · Maurice · Franchise
VIN: 1HGCV1F3XNA077824
Est. Acquisition: $20,283 (implied)  Est. Market Value: $24,800 (Median + comparable (same trim))
Value Grade
C
value
Great Deal$24,340 · 4% above rock bottom ($23,340)
 ▼ 
stealgreatgoodfairhigh
Negotiation leverage — 7 days on lot15%
VehicleReport: Below Average
This car is a Strong Pick on price — it's genuinely well-priced relative to what similar vehicles cost. But VehicleReport's overall score also weighs the car itself (condition, mileage, dealer margin), and that combination pulls it down to below average. In short: the price is good, something else about the car is the concern — see why below.
Mainly because accident status unknown, high mileage for year.
Strong PickStrong overall combination of price, condition, and value.
What This Means For You
At 7 days with Fair Price, this is a moderate position. Negotiate firmly using the auction alternative as your anchor.
Score vs. Price Rating
Score and price are both in the moderate range. Focus on car quality first — then use days on lot as your negotiation anchor.
Low urgency — minimal pressure on dealer
Score Breakdown · 42/100
Price vs. Market (1.9% below market)15/30
Vehicle Quality · accident status unknown11/30
Dealer Value · margin 11.3%13/20
Base: 39/80 · Bonuses
0–30 days — fresh listing, no urgency bonus yet · bonus—
Momentum · bonus—
Franchise dealer · bonus+3
$24,340
Asking Price
—
Net Change
7 days
Days on Lot
—
Days on Site
33
Combined MPG
7 days on lot1 ownerAccident history unknown
⚠ Red Flags
  • ► Accident history unknown — obtain CarFax or AutoCheck report before proceeding.
  • ► High mileage for a 2022 model — verify full service history.
  • ► NHTSA Recall: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda ...
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Frontal: ★★★★★  Side: ★★★★★  Rollover: ★★★★★
View on NHTSA.gov →
Complaint History — 2022 Honda Accord
54 complaints on file over 4 years 4 months on the road (≈1.0/month)
Based on NHTSA owner complaints for this model year only — not independently verified, and not adjusted for how many units were sold.
View on NHTSA.gov →
Common Owner-Reported Issues — 2022 Honda Accord
54 complaints on file with NHTSA · owner-submitted, not independently verified
Forward Collision Avoidance — 11 reports
Unknown Or Other — 8 reports
Electrical System — 4 reports
True Dealer Cost · Franchise · SOFR 3.66% + 200bps$3.145/day
Est. dealer retail · Standard tier · Median + comparable (same trim)$24,800
AGH Est. Dealer Acquisition$20,283
Initial flooring fee$150
Reconditioning cost$1,400
Floor plan interest · 7 days$22
Lot insurance · 7 days × $0.90/day$6
True Dealer Cost$21,861
Auction Alternative · What Dealer Gets at Manheim/ADESA
Desirability tier (88% of AGH est.)$17,849
Auction seller fee− $500
Transport to auction− $350
Dealer Net at Auction$16,999
Dealer loss at auction vs. true cost: $-4,862 · auction is worse than selling to you
Dynamic Rock Bottom by Days on Lot — Car at Day 7
0–44 Days ← NOW
$23,340
45–89 Days
$21,704
90+ Days
$18,499
120+ Days
$18,499
$2,479
Dealer Profit at Ask
Day ~9
Break-Even Day
Unknown
Days Since Last Change
Opening Offer
$21,840
Never open at target
Rock Bottom
$23,340
True cost + margin
Walk Away
$23,340
Rock bottom + 10%
Dealer Auction Reserve
$16,999
Their Manheim net — your floor
You save at walk away price Realistic target$1,000
Best case at rock bottom price$1,000
Negotiation Ladder — Projected Score Per Tier
Steal
Dealer taking a loss — rare but possible at 120+ days
Below $23,340
53
+11
Great Deal← asking price is here
Within 5% of rock bottom — your walk away target zone
$23,340 – $24,507
44
+2
Good Deal
5–10% above rock bottom — solid savings, acceptable outcome
$24,507 – $25,674
42
Fair Deal
10–18% above rock bottom — push harder before accepting
$25,674 – $27,541
42
High/Overpriced
More than 18% above rock bottom — significant room to negotiate
Above $27,541
42
Score shown is projected if you negotiate into that price range · only price-sensitive categories change
1 · Upfront Purchase Price
Walk away target$23,340
vs. #1 ranked vehicle+$2,398 more upfront
2 · 3-Year Operating Cost$9,899
Fuel · 12k mi/yr · $3.50/gal$3,818
Maintenance est.$4,281
Warranty gap exposure~$1,800 est.
3 · Resale Impact — only if you sell
Est. value lost to depreciation over 3 yrs~$3,330
Est. vehicle value after 3 yrs~$20,010
How Ranking Was Determined
#4 · This vehicle · Purchase + Operating
$33,239
$23,340 + $9,899
Ranked by purchase price + 3-year operating cost — cash you actually spend. Depreciation shown for context but not included in ranking.
Estimate confidence: High — all key fields entered, numbers are reliable
Negotiation
""I've done my homework on this vehicle. I'm ready to move today — what's the best you can do on the price?""
01Open at $21,840 and let them counter. You have room to move to $23,340 — never open at your target number. Let the negotiation breathe.
02If they push back below $23,340, walk away — or tell them you'll come back in 83 days. Your leverage grows significantly with time and they know it.
03"This vehicle doesn't have CPO certification — for a franchise dealer, that's a choice that leaves me with less protection. Factor that into your counter-offer."
04Your walk away price is $23,340. If they cannot reach this number, thank them and leave your contact information. Dealers frequently call back within 48 hours once they see you were serious.
About the NHTSA Recall shown above
Recalls are pulled by make/model/year and may not apply to this specific VIN. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls with the exact VIN to confirm. Recalls do NOT affect the VehicleReport score — shown for safety awareness only.
Deal Analysis — Why This Score
Working in Your Favor
✓ Dealer Value — Dealer margin: 11.3%13/20
✓ Protection Bonus +3 — Franchise dealer3/5
Dragging the Score Down
✗ Price vs. Market — 1.9% below market value15/30
✗ Vehicle Quality — accident status unknown, high mileage for year11/30
What Asking Price Would Make This a Better Deal
Good Dealneeds 28 more pts$7,302
Strong Dealneeds 38 more pts$1,217
Price is one lever — urgency, history, and momentum also drive the score. The biggest single factor is days on lot. Come back when this car has been sitting longer.
Action Plan — How to Get a Better Deal
Wait until day 31 (Moderate pressure)Projects to 45/100 · Weak Deal
At day 31, urgency improves to Moderate pressure. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Weak Deal.
Wait until day 60 (High urgency)Projects to 48/100 · Weak Deal
At day 60, urgency improves to High urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Weak Deal.
Wait until day 90 (Very high urgency)Projects to 50/100 · Weak Deal
At day 90, urgency improves to Very high urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Weak Deal.
Wait until day 120 (Maximum urgency)Projects to 52/100 · Weak Deal
At day 120, urgency improves to Maximum urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Weak Deal.
Days on lot is free leverage — it accumulates without any action from you. Price negotiation is additional leverage on top.
Floor plan rate calculated from SOFR 3.66% (Fallback) · Estimated · FRED API unavailable
Generated by AUTO AGENT · VehicleReport · REAL REPORT EXAMPLE (REDACTED)
AUTO AGENT · VEHICLEREPORT
#5 · Weak Deal
2025 Honda Accord LX
Platinum White Pearl · 3,815 mi
Sterling Hyundai · Lafayette · Franchise
VIN: 1HGCY1F21SA043202
Est. Acquisition: $23,566 (implied)  Est. Market Value: $27,136 (Median + comparable (same trim))
Value Grade
A+
value
Good Deal$28,279 · 7% above rock bottom ($26,351)
 ▼ 
stealgreatgoodfairhigh
Negotiation leverage — 47 days on lot30%
VehicleReport: Weak Deal
This car is a Strong Pick on price — it's genuinely well-priced relative to what similar vehicles cost. But VehicleReport's overall score also weighs the car itself (condition, mileage, dealer margin), and that combination pulls it down to weak deal. In short: the price is good, something else about the car is the concern — see why below.
Mainly because 4.2% above market value and dealer margin is 13.4% (on the higher side — there's likely room to negotiate).
Strong PickExcellent condition — well below typical mileage for its age.
What This Means For You
Price is above market but 47 days on lot gives you real leverage. Lead with the market pricing gap and the dealer's floor plan pressure — both are working in your favor.
Score vs. Price Rating
Score and price are both in the moderate range. Focus on car quality first — then use days on lot as your negotiation anchor.
Moderate urgency — building leverage
Score Breakdown · 50/100
Price vs. Market (4.2% above market)8/30
Vehicle Quality · clean history28/30
Dealer Value · margin 13.4%8/20
Base: 44/80 · Bonuses
31–59 days — moderate pressure · bonus+3
Momentum · bonus—
Franchise dealer · bonus+3
$28,279
Asking Price
—
Net Change
47 days
Days on Lot
—
Days on Site
32
Combined MPG
47 days on lot1 ownerNo accidents
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Frontal: ★★★★★  Side: ★★★★★  Rollover: ★★★★★
View on NHTSA.gov →
Complaint History — 2025 Honda Accord
74 complaints on file over 1 year 5 months on the road (≈4.1/month)
Based on NHTSA owner complaints for this model year only — not independently verified, and not adjusted for how many units were sold.
View on NHTSA.gov →
Common Owner-Reported Issues — 2025 Honda Accord
74 complaints on file with NHTSA · owner-submitted, not independently verified
Steering — 26 reports
Unknown Or Other — 9 reports
Forward Collision Avoidance — 3 reports
True Dealer Cost · Franchise · SOFR 3.66% + 200bps$3.654/day
Est. dealer retail · Standard tier · Median + comparable (same trim)$27,136
AGH Est. Dealer Acquisition$23,566
Initial flooring fee$150
Reconditioning cost$1,000
Floor plan interest · 47 days$172
Lot insurance · 47 days × $0.90/day$42
True Dealer Cost$24,930
Auction Alternative · What Dealer Gets at Manheim/ADESA
Desirability tier (102% of AGH est.)$24,037
Auction seller fee− $500
Transport to auction− $350
Dealer Net at Auction$23,187
Dealer loss at auction vs. true cost: $-1,743 · auction is worse than selling to you
Dynamic Rock Bottom by Days on Lot — Car at Day 47
0–44 Days
$26,430
45–89 Days ← NOW
$25,836
90+ Days
$24,687
120+ Days
$24,687
$3,349
Dealer Profit at Ask
Day ~61
Break-Even Day
Unknown
Days Since Last Change
Opening Offer
$24,851
Never open at target
Rock Bottom
$26,351
True cost + margin
Walk Away
$27,279
Rock bottom + 10%
Dealer Auction Reserve
$23,187
Their Manheim net — your floor
You save at walk away price Realistic target$1,000
Best case at rock bottom price$1,928
Negotiation Ladder — Projected Score Per Tier
Steal
Dealer taking a loss — rare but possible at 120+ days
Below $26,351
70
+20
Great Deal
Within 5% of rock bottom — your walk away target zone
$26,351 – $27,669
61
+11
Good Deal← asking price is here
5–10% above rock bottom — solid savings, acceptable outcome
$27,669 – $28,986
50
Fair Deal
10–18% above rock bottom — push harder before accepting
$28,986 – $31,094
50
High/Overpriced
More than 18% above rock bottom — significant room to negotiate
Above $31,094
50
Score shown is projected if you negotiate into that price range · only price-sensitive categories change
1 · Upfront Purchase Price
Walk away target$27,279
vs. #1 ranked vehicle+$4,616 more upfront
2 · 3-Year Operating Cost$6,337
Fuel · 12k mi/yr · $3.50/gal$3,938
Maintenance est.$2,399
Warranty gap exposureCovered ✓
3 · Resale Impact — only if you sell
Est. value lost to depreciation over 3 yrs~$5,171
Est. vehicle value after 3 yrs~$22,108
How Ranking Was Determined
#5 · This vehicle · Purchase + Operating
$33,616
$27,279 + $6,337
Ranked by purchase price + 3-year operating cost — cash you actually spend. Depreciation shown for context but not included in ranking.
Estimate confidence: High — all key fields entered, numbers are reliable
Negotiation
""I've done my research on this car. I'm prepared to buy today — can we work from $24,851?""
01Open at $24,851 and let them counter. You have room to move to $26,351 — never open at your target number. Let the negotiation breathe.
02If they push back below $27,279, walk away — or tell them you'll come back in 43 days. Your leverage grows significantly with time and they know it.
03"This vehicle doesn't have CPO certification — for a franchise dealer, that's a choice that leaves me with less protection. Factor that into your counter-offer."
04Your walk away price is $27,279. If they cannot reach this number, thank them and leave your contact information. Dealers frequently call back within 48 hours once they see you were serious.
Deal Analysis — Why This Score
Working in Your Favor
✓ Vehicle Quality — Clean history, normal mileage28/30
✓ Urgency Bonus +3 — 31–59 days — moderate pressure3/10
✓ Protection Bonus +3 — Franchise dealer3/5
Dragging the Score Down
✗ Price vs. Market — 4.2% above market value8/30
✗ Dealer Value — Dealer margin: 13.4%8/20
What Asking Price Would Make This a Better Deal
Good Dealneeds 20 more pts$14,140
Strong Dealneeds 30 more pts$7,070
Price is one lever — urgency, history, and momentum also drive the score. The biggest single factor is days on lot. Come back when this car has been sitting longer.
Action Plan — How to Get a Better Deal
Wait until day 60 (High urgency)Projects to 53/100 · Weak Deal
At day 60, urgency improves to High urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Weak Deal.
Wait until day 90 (Very high urgency)Projects to 55/100 · Weak Deal
At day 90, urgency improves to Very high urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Weak Deal.
Wait until day 120 (Maximum urgency)Projects to 57/100 · Weak Deal
At day 120, urgency improves to Maximum urgency. Combined with maximum price negotiation, targets Weak Deal.
Days on lot is free leverage — it accumulates without any action from you. Price negotiation is additional leverage on top.
Floor plan rate calculated from SOFR 3.66% (Fallback) · Estimated · FRED API unavailable
Generated by AUTO AGENT · VehicleReport · REAL REPORT EXAMPLE (REDACTED)

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