As other have said, the value of your trade has everything to do with the purchase price you got. If you go to a dealer that wants to show off a low price, they will give you a great deal on the car, and then screw you on trade in value. If you go somewhere that offers great trade in values, they will not give you a great deal on the car you went in for. It's a big game to them...And also why I stopped trading in car to dealers over 20 years ago.
Orlando - lightly shopping NC