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Market Value API Responses: Essential Data for Your Business
Check estimates for any vehicle based on pricing for similar vehicles from retailer listings across the United States in recent months.
| Response Element | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Make/Model/Trim | The vehicle title (Year, Make, Model, Trim) | 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club |
| Mileage | The mileage used to compute the market value | 46,805 |
| Average | The mean price across recent similar car listings | 19,292 |
| Distribution | How much prices go above/below the average | average: 19,292, below: 16,624 |
| Count | Number of similar listings behind this estimate | 165 |
| Time Period | The date range of the historical sales data used | [“2023-12-05”, “2024-02-26”] |
| Certainty | The level of statistical confidence in this estimate | 459, 52, 67, 43, 59 |
Aggregating Millions of Listings for Real-Time Market Value Estimates

The VinAudit Market Value tool provides estimates based on online listings data from inventory partners covering tens of thousands of franchise dealers and independent sellers.
Spanning all 50 U.S. states, this data offers real-time insights into used car pricing trends, helping businesses track market fluctuations and make informed decisions.
Use our API key to unlock and retrieve pricing data for any VIN, year, make, or model, providing a broad view of market trends. The tool supports customizing the results based on mileage and time period.
How Businesses Utilize Market Value API: Key Use Cases
Financial Institutions
Assess automobile worth for loan approvals, asset valuation, and risk analysis, helping lenders ensure accurate appraisals.
Automotive Research
Analyze historical pricing patterns and industry trends to support market studies and future projections.
Dealerships
Optimize vehicle pricing and trade-in appraisals with data-driven insights to enhance profitability.
Automotive Services
Offer personalized service packages and warranty plans aligned with valuation trends.
Car Sales and Marketplaces
Enable fair pricing and buyer-seller transparency through real-time data access.
Insurance Companies
Streamline claim settlements and loss evaluations using reliable pricing benchmarks.
VinAudit Car Value API: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How accurate are the estimated market values?
VinAudit Market Values are based on dealer listing prices, updated daily by tracking nearly six million vehicles. When a VIN is removed from a dealer’s inventory, it is assumed sold after several days, refining market insights.
How does VinAudit estimate a vehicle’s market value?
VinAudit leverages listings data aggregated from both private party and dealer listings across the United States. This allows us to capture average market pricing trends and provide up-to-date valuations for various vehicles.
How do we set up the VinAudit market values API?
- Sign up for an API-enabled account or set up a demo account.
- Log in to your account to access your API key.
- Using your application, make HTTPS requests to the VinAudit API server (api.vinaudit.com).
- Download the vehicle pricing data in JSON, XML, or PDF formats.
How often does the market value data get updated?
All data accessible via the Market Value tool updates regularly to reflect the latest vehicle listings, with many updates occurring in real-time. VinAudit processes millions of vehicles daily to provide the most accurate and relevant market value data.
Can the Car Market Value API provide values for a specific VIN or make, model, and year?
Yes, the Vehicle Valuation API is designed to provide precise market values for specific VINs, as well as for vehicles based on make, model, year, and trim.
How can our business integrate the Vehicle Market Value API into our existing systems or platforms?
Integration of the Car Value API is straightforward, using standard API methods. Our technical support team is available to assist with any questions related to API integration or usage.

