How much room do you have to sell?
Recorded retail value − wholesale asking price. That is room to price competitively and negotiate, before transport, reconditioning, and selling costs.
Acquisition target: greater than $3,000Two numbers. One asking price.
Retail spread pays you. Clean trade equity helps structure the deal.
Both differences use the same wholesale asking price—not our private acquisition cost. They answer different questions about the deal, and neither promises profit or loan approval.
How much equity is below clean trade?
JD Power Clean Trade-In − wholesale asking price. Buying below that reference can give you more room to move on the customer’s price. Each lender chooses its own values and advance limits.
Acquisition target: $1,000 minimum · $2,000+ preferredThe targets describe the original buying screen. The numbers on each card describe today’s wholesale offer and may differ.
How clean trade equity changes what a customer has to put down →Recently purchased, available to dealers
Compare our wholesale price with the recorded retail value and clean trade value. Confirm arrival, title, inspection, and final terms for the VIN before traveling or buying.
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Values and condition information reflect the available reports. Missing information is shown as unavailable. Spreads are before fees, transport, and reconditioning.
The giants never had better buyers. They had more of them.
An independent dealer is deciding on a car while the phone rings and a title run is waiting. National operators have teams and software to evaluate more cars and control what they pay. We built our tools for our own lot in Daytona Beach, then opened up the numbers so you can make your own call.
9.8MVehicles sold by independent dealers in 2025
~1.6%Carvana’s reported share of the used market in 2025
2Spreads to review at the same price
Sources: NIADA Used Car Industry Report · Carvana Q4 2025 shareholder letter
We already bought it. You are looking at a car, not an auction lead.
These units come from DriveWide’s own purchases. Review the evidence, compare our numbers, and talk directly to the team that bought the car.
Inspect before deciding
Arrange a visit to LPGA Boulevard. Confirm arrival and availability to drive it, scan it, or inspect it with your technician.
Know the terms
Confirm title, reconditioning, transport, and the displayed Green Light window for that VIN. The current window starts at our original purchase.
A worked example, not a loan offer
Same car, same lender, same customer. Two different outcomes.
Two units are initially offered at $11,995 and both have a $9,000 JD Power Clean Trade-In value. Assume the lender advances 115% of that value and tax, tag, and fees total $1,100. You bought one for $7,000 and the other for $9,000.
| The number | Bought at $7,000 | Bought at $9,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Clean trade equity at purchase | +$2,000 | $0 |
| Initial asking price | $11,995 | $11,995 |
| Price plus tax, tag, and fees | $13,095 | $13,095 |
| Illustrative advance: 115% of $9,000 | $10,350 | $10,350 |
| Cash down at initial asking price | $2,745 | $2,745 |
| Sale price holding exactly $3,000 gross | $10,000 | $12,000 |
| Cash down at that price | $750 | $2,750 |
The advance never changed. What changed is how far you can move and still make money.
Calculation: $10,000 + $1,100 − $10,350 = $750. At $11,995, the $9,000 unit holds $2,995 gross, not $3,000. This illustration excludes dealer reconditioning and other costs. Valuation, advance limits, and approval vary by lender, program, and customer.
CFPB: how loan-to-value worksWhat a car has to survive in our buying screen
These are acquisition criteria. Cards show available evidence and spreads at the current asking price; a listing does not replace a final review of the VIN.
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Read the full condition report
Read the criterion
A score is a starting point, not an inspection. Review announcements, recorded lights, diagnostic codes, inspection date, and previous run count. Missing evidence needs follow-up.
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Check hard failures first
Read the criterion
The buying screen rejects red light/as-is units, non-running vehicles, more than 30 prior runs, inspections at least 30 days old, title or odometer problems, rental history, deployed airbags, major damage, tow, total loss, salvage, flood, fire, and actual frame or structural damage.
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Read the mechanical and condition details
Read the criterion
Active leaks; major engine, transmission, drivetrain, or differential issues; emissions failures; inoperative infotainment; warm or inoperative AC; hail; biohazard; and headliner defects are hard-screen concerns. A favorable spread does not erase a condition problem.
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Verify the history and the price
Read the criterion
Read the full CARFAX report and match the VIN. For acquisition, use a documented Buy Now, confirmed floor, displayed offer range, or live bid. An unpriced Make Offer button or wholesale estimate is not an executable purchase price.
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Check both numbers at the same cost
Read the criterion
The acquisition target is retail spread greater than $3,000 and JD Power Clean Trade-In equity of at least $1,000, with $2,000 or more preferred. Exactly $3,000 does not pass the retail target. Current cards recalculate the differences at our wholesale ask.
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Recheck before committing
Read the criterion
Review the latest condition, history, evidence, and economics before purchase. Confirm open items, title, arrival, reconditioning, and sale terms with the team. Do not assume unavailable information is favorable.
For Florida licensed dealers
Tell us what your lot buys
Request wholesale updates and tell us what you are looking for. Our team will verify your dealer details and follow up about availability and updates. Browsing the list is always free.
You do not need to sign up to see the cars.
Dealer questions, straight answers
Is the run list free?
Yes. Browsing the wholesale run list, recorded values, and dealer education is free. You do not need an account or subscription to view vehicles. Confirm the final sale terms and any transport or other charges before buying.
How does DriveWide make money?
In the car. Our wholesale asking price includes our margin. Compare that asking price with the recorded retail value and JD Power Clean Trade-In value on each card.
Why offer these cars wholesale?
These are recent DriveWide purchases, offered to other independent dealers. Wholesale is another way to move inventory while we manage what goes onto our own retail line.
Can I inspect a car before buying?
Call or send the VIN to arrange an inspection at 1312 LPGA Blvd in Daytona Beach. Confirm that the specific car has arrived and is ready for your visit before traveling.
Is the title in hand?
Confirm title status and release timing for the specific VIN with our team. A listed purchase is not, by itself, proof that its title is ready for transfer.
What if your asking price is above clean trade?
We show an Above clean trade badge and the negative equity amount. A lender may use its own book value and advance limits rather than the price you paid. Review the economics for your lender and customer.
Where do the numbers come from?
The available records include Manheim purchase and condition information, CARFAX history and retail values, CarbLy retail values, and JD Power Clean Trade-In values. Each retail source is labeled. Missing information stays marked as unavailable.
Are these spreads net profit?
No. Retail spread is the recorded retail value minus our wholesale asking price. Clean trade equity is JD Power Clean Trade-In minus that same asking price. Both are before your transport, reconditioning, financing, and selling costs.
Does a listing mean every screening rule has passed?
Do not treat a listing as a substitute for reviewing its evidence. Check the condition information, history, current spreads, and any open items. Our buying targets are explained in the underwriting standards; acquisition economics can differ from the current wholesale offer.
What happens when I request a car?
Choose Inquire / Buy, enter your dealer details, and send your question or intent to buy. You receive a confirmation email and our team receives an alert. We then confirm availability, price, credentials, and sale arrangements. The request does not take payment or reserve the car.
What is the Green Light Guarantee?
The current offer uses a 10-calendar-day window from DriveWide’s original purchase date. The remaining time is shown for each vehicle. It does not restart when you inquire or buy; confirm applicable terms before purchase.
Do I need to be near Daytona Beach?
We work with independent dealers across Florida. Ask our team about inspection arrangements and a transport quote for your lot.
Can I ask for a specific vehicle?
Yes. Tell us the year, model, and budget you want. Our team can discuss availability and your buying needs.
Better tools for the little guy
A small lot deserves good numbers, clear evidence, and a direct conversation. The run list is free. The buying decision is yours.