Getting a great deal on your dream car takes more than just checking the classifieds, roaming car lots, and dickering with sellers.

You've got to know how much your trade-in is worth, and knowing what your car is worth is easy when you check hot websites like the ones below.

When you are selling your car, you check out listings for similar makes as yours -- compare the model, mileage, condition and unique features.

After researching the value of your car, you might find that your vehicle is actually not worth as much as previously thought. Yes, you can compare what cars and trucks are selling for is your local community. But used car and new car dealers will always have the upper hand if you don't know what value your car represents.

New Car Prices & Used Car Values
Official Kelley Blue Book Site
www.kbb.com

ConsumerReports.org
How much is that car worth?
consumerreports.org/cro/cars/how-much-is-that-car-worth-405/index.htm

Kelley Blue Book
Used Car Values
www.cars.com/go/kbb/kbbInput.jsp

Kelley Blue Book
New Car Pricing and Used Car Values
cm.syndication.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/ke.kb.tp?kbb&&773&split_owners

NADA Official Used Car Guide Company
www.nada.com

Edmunds Car Buying Guide
New Car Prices, Used Car Pricing, Car Reviews
www.edmunds.com/index.html

You can also benefit from knowing what to expect and how to get a better deal on your next car purchase:
Used Car Buying Kit - Unlimited Pricing
www.consumerreports.org/ucbk/tour/pricing.htm