For the same model year, dealers ask 14 points more than private sellers; OH is the cheapest state at -11% and WI the priciest at +20%.
Buick Verano price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | 7 | |
| 2015 | — | 8 | |
| 2014 | — | 11 | |
| 2013 | 3.2× | 36 | |
| 2012 | — | 16 |
For the 2012 model year, the Buick Verano has a median asking price of $5,999; the Ford Focus asks $3,650 and the Kia Forte Koup $4,000. It is the priciest of the three, 64% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Buick Verano the dealer markup works out at 14% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 110 | +14.5% | $5,951 |
| Private seller | 101 | +0.8% | $5,503 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 186 | +8.0% | $5,724 |
| Salvage | 15 | +2.0% | $5,979 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2013 Verano, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 28%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 10 | |
| 100–125k miles | 20 | |
| 125–150k miles | 15 | |
| 150–175k miles | 13 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Buick Verano asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WI at +20%, cheapest OH at -11% — 31 points apart, which on a $5,450 car is roughly $1,690.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 18 | |
| TX | 19 | |
| FL | 25 | |
| CA | 20 | |
| NY | 12 | |
| WI | 14 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Buick Verano cost?
The median asking price is $5,450 across 240 live listings. A 2012 asks about $5,999 and a 2016 about $5,900. The most listed year is 2013, at $4,800.
Is a used Verano cheaper than a Ford Focus?
No. For the 2012 model year the Verano has a median asking price of $5,999 and the Ford Focus $3,650, so the Verano asks 64% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a Verano from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 14.5% above and private sellers 0.8% above, a gap of about $1,027 on a 2014 at $7,495.
How much value does a Verano lose per 25,000 miles?
About 10% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2013 Verano, measured from the 100–125k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Buick Verano valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Verano?
Of the states with enough listings, OH asks least at -11.4% against the national median, and WI most at +19.6%. On the typical $5,450 Verano that spread is about $1,690.
Why do Verano prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 36 listings of the 2013 Verano, the priciest tenth asks 3.2× what the cheapest tenth does: $8,995 against $2,800.
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