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The answer to this question depends on your objective. Following are three different options that are each good for serving three different motivations.

Trade-In at a dealership
If your objective is convenience and you plan to purchase another vehicle, than the simplest route is via the trade-in.
The Upside: Quick, Convenient, Possible tax savings
The Downside: Lower selling price

Online listing
If your objective is the obtain the absolute highest value for your vehicle, you may want to list your car online.
The Upside: Highest selling price
The Downside: Time, Effort (test drives, phone calls)

Auto Auction
If you aren't looking to buy another car and you want to get quick cash for your vehicle, auto auctions can be a great route.
The Upside: Quick, Cash on the spot, No future complaints from the buyer
The Downside: Lowest selling price

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