Saris VIN decoder

Plotting a vehicle's model year against price and mileage (also called a 'Price vs. Odometer' chart) helps potential car buyers and sellers analyze how vehicle prices change based on age and odometer condition.

Trends typically show higher prices for newer models or decreasing prices with increased odometer, aiding in fair price estimation. It also exposes any correlation between odometer readings and price, highlighting cars that maintain value despite high mileage.

Ultimately, this chart empowers users to make informed decisions and negotiate better deals based on market dynamics for different car models.

See Vehicle Price Distribution with a histogram of vehicle prices and their frequency on the market. The aggregated overview provides a quick visual way and highlights the 15% lowest offers as a Below market and 25% highest offers as Above market values.

Peaks indicate popular price points, and the overall shape provides insights into the price distribution.

The Vehicle Price Map chart describes the relationship between a vehicle's price and its odometer reading.

The major trendline captures the market average, illustrating expected vehicle prices according to mileage. Individual market records are color-coded: green indicates vehicles priced below the market average while red signifies those above.

Here you can quickly assess whether a vehicle is priced reasonably given its odometer reading and where it stands in comparison to the market average.

It's fantastic for evaluating the fairness of a vehicle's price, spotting potential deals, and generally getting wider insight about the second-hand market.

Viewers can use this chart to understand how a vehicle's value decreases over time. By examining the trend line and data points, they can estimate the current value of the vehicle based on its age and understand the expected depreciation pattern. It can also be a valuable tool for budgeting, financial planning, and deciding when to sell or trade in a vehicle.