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gonesouth
Jun 06, 2016Explorer
The NADA values are a percentage of the MSRP, based on a fixed depreciation schedule. So you can figure out NADA values for your rig from new until the year ought. But since theyaren't calculated from the selling vaues at auction, like used cars, the NADA value can differ substantially from reality.
For example, optional items don't usually figure into selling prices, unless its a really popular option....in other words options on a used motorhome are usually free. Rare options may cost you something, but if everybody selling has whatever it is, only a few sellers will set their price to allow for the option.
OTOH, issues like the closing of a manufacturer can affect the buying price, but won't affect NADA, so it opens up a difference in pricing. Fashion changes will do the same thing so unpopular colors or floor plans can revise the price downwards without affecting NADA values.
For example, optional items don't usually figure into selling prices, unless its a really popular option....in other words options on a used motorhome are usually free. Rare options may cost you something, but if everybody selling has whatever it is, only a few sellers will set their price to allow for the option.
OTOH, issues like the closing of a manufacturer can affect the buying price, but won't affect NADA, so it opens up a difference in pricing. Fashion changes will do the same thing so unpopular colors or floor plans can revise the price downwards without affecting NADA values.
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