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Automotive Tech Startup Carmigo Closes $7M Funding Round

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Automotive Tech Startup Carmigo Closes $7M Funding Round

Carmigo plans to continue connecting individuals with car dealerships through key product improvements and a profitable acquisition strategy.

TUPELO, MISS. (PRWEB) AUGUST 16, 2022 –

Tupelo-based tech startup Carmigo has announced the close of its most recent funding round. After receiving $7 million from both the original and new investors, Carmigo will continue building its marketplace that connects consumers with dealerships. This funding round brings the total investment in Carmigo to $10 million since its launch in January 2021.

“This round close is a significant milestone for Carmigo,” said Carmigo co-founder and CEO Andrew Warmath. “Our team created Carmigo after recognizing a significant pain point in the automotive industry. Our virtual platform creates a convenient and competitive environment for consumers, while helping our dealers source quality inventory. We are proud of what we have built, but this recent investment makes us excited for what’s to come.”

A major investor in the round was Southern Bancorp in partnership with Advantage Capital. Impressed by Carmigo’s innovative business model, Advantage Capital and Southern Bancorp will support Carmigo’s mission to instill a higher degree of trust in the automotive industry while providing jobs in North Mississippi.

“Our core values stem from our commitment to invest in small businesses and grow communities,” said Brian Anderson, Principal at Advantage Capital. “Carmigo is the perfect example of this dedication. They are committed to bringing jobs to Tupelo and fostering the job market.”

Read the full PRWeb article here.

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2022 Hyundai Sonata Is a Family Sedan with Comfort and Flair

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2022 Hyundai Sonata Is a Family Sedan with Comfort and Flair

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The Hyundai Sonata is an August 2022 Green-Light Car on the Carmigo Marketplace. Thanks to its year-to-year reliability and good fuel economy, the Sonata sales and Sonata sell prices are on the way up headed into August.

An Affordable Family Sedan with Comfort and Flair

The Hyundai Sonata is a safe, affordable, and fuel-efficient family sedan. The 2022 Hyundai Sonata continues in that tradition while evolving into a car that stands out visually from other sedans. And this year’s class of Sonatas features three hybrid models, increasing the already impressive fuel economy. 

In 2020, Hyundai redesigned the car to add visual flair to its reliable sedan. In 2021, the automaker added the N-Line with a 290 horsepower turbo-four engine.

Hyundai Sonata N-Line

Consistently Reliable

The 2022 Hyundai Sonata’s five-star NHTSA crash-test rating (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) cements it as one of the safest cars on the road, year after year.

Fuel Economy

The 2022 Hyundai Sonata is one of the most fuel-efficient sedans on the market. Even its N-Line trim with 290-horsepower, a 2.5L turbo engine gets more than 30 highway miles to the gallon.

The Sonata Hybrid Blue model gets 54 miles to the gallon. And the Sonata SE, with its all-gas engine, even gets 38 miles to the gallon.

Affordable

The 2022 Hyundai Sonata SE (base model) lists at $24,500 new, and the premium hybrid model tops the trim packages at $35,700. These prices are higher than the most basic sedan models but still much lower than the most expensive sedans in the 2022 class. 

Sell Your Hyundai Sonata on Carmigo

Thinking about upgrading to a new Sonata? See how much money you could make by selling your car on Carmigo’s one-day marketplace today. 

Sonatas top the lists of most reliable, longest-lasting, and safest cars each year. And that means they maintain a high sell value year after year. 

At Carmigo, we sell Sonatas to our network of dealerships almost every day. 

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2022 Hyundai Sonata's touch screen with Apple Carplay
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The 2022 Hyundai Sonata is one of the most reliable and affordable cars year after year.

Trim Specs

2022 Hyundai Sonata SE

The base model has an affordable sticker price, and it’s cheap at the gas pump. 

This model includes all driver assist features like lane assist, rear view parking guidance, driver attention warning, pedestrian and forward collision monitoring, smart cruise control, and the unique rear-occupant alert.

It also comes standard with an 8-inch color touchscreen display audio system featuring Android Auto and Apple Carplay.

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$24,500⁠
28/38
5
2.5 L 4-Cyl.
FWD
191

2022 Hyundai Sonata SEL

The SEL includes all of the safety and driver assist features of the SE but adds some style and comfort. 

The Hyundai Sonata SEL featured heated front seats, a rear center armrest with dual cup holders, and an 8-way adjustable driver seat. The digital entertainment system includes Sirius XM and Bluetooth Link.

To top it all off, the SEL adds proximity key entry and push button start. 

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$26,250⁠
27/37
5
2.5 L 4-Cyl.
FWD
191

2022 Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus

The Sonata SEL Plus is the most affordable model featuring the Sonata comfort package, which is very comfy. It’s also the least expensive model to feature a turbo engine and 19-inch alloy wheels. 

Sonata Comfort Package: 
 – Panoramic sunroof
 – 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster
 – Hyundai Digital Key
 – Wireless device charging
 – Auto-dimming mirror
 – Leather-wrapped steering wheel
 – 2nd-row air vent
 – LED interior lights
 – USB charge port (2nd row)

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$31,450⁠
27/37
5
1.6L Turbo 4 -Cyl.
FWD
180

2022 Hyundai Sonata N-Line

The Sonata N-Line adds 100 horsepower to the turbo engine, sports seats, 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters, a racing body kit, and twin tip dual exhaust

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$33,750⁠
23/33
5
2.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder
FWD
290

2022 Hyundai Sonata Limited

The Limited is an upgrade on the SEL with premium LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, parking collision-avoidance assist, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, leather seats, ventilated front seats, surround view monitoring, remote smart parking, heated steering wheel, heads-up color display, and 64-color ambient lighting. 

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$34,400⁠
27/37
5
1.6L Turbo 4-Cylinder
FWD
180

2022 Hyundai Sonata N-Line

The Sonata N-Line adds 100 horsepower to the turbo engine, sports seats, 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters, a racing body kit, and twin tip dual exhaust

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$34,750⁠
23/33
5
2.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder
FWD
290

2022 Hyundai Sonata Blue | Hybrid

The Sonata N-Line adds 100 horsepower to the turbo engine, sports seats, 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters, a racing body kit, and twin tip dual exhaust

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$27,350⁠
54/52
5
2L 4-Cylinder
FWD
192

2022 Hyundai Sonata SEL | Hybrid

The Sonata SEL Hybrid sacrifices a little bit of fuel efficiency for a lot of comfort. The SEL features all the same features of the Blue with upgrades including 17-inch eco-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, acoustic film front door glass, eight-way power driver seat with power lumbar, heated front seats, premium bose audio with 12 speakers, wireless device charging, 4.2-inch color LCD instrument cluster display, the Hyundai digital key, and dual USB ports. 

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$30,100⁠
51/47
5
2L 4-Cylinder
FWD
192

2022 Hyundai Sonata Limited | Hybrid

The Sonata Limited Hybrid brings safety and luxury to the already impressive. These upgrades include parking collision-avoidance assist, parking distance warning, highway driving assist, remote smart parking assist, premium LED headlights, a solar roof, rain-sensing wipers, leather seating, ventilated front seats, an integrated memory system for driver seat and side mirrors, a rear center armrest with dual cup holders, a 10.25-inch color touchscreen control center including traffic flow and navigation, surround view monitoring, heated steering wheel, color heads-up display, 12.3-inch color LCD instrument color display, blind-spot monitoring, LED interior lights, 62-color ambient lighting, and dynamic voice recognition. 

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$35,700⁠
51/47
5
2L 4-Cylinder
FWD
192

Carmigo Vs. the Competition

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Carmigo Vs. the Competition

  • Which Online Platform Is Best?
Before you try to sell your car to one national retailer, see how Carmigo stacks up — Carmigo vs the competition.

When You Sell to One Dealer, You Get the Lowest Offer

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Carmigo is the latest in a series of companies that have innovated the car-selling process, but is it better than the sales platforms that came before? We think so, but decide for yourself — Carmigo vs the competition. 

Carmigo took the online selling format and added the opportunity for car owners to participate in a larger wholesale-style marketplace with a network of participating buyers. 

It sounds complicated, but here’s a quick breakdown of why that’s better. 

Carmigo vs the Competition 

  • Carvana
    • Simple Online Process
    • Those Cool Elevators
    • One Offer, No Explanation 
    • Carvana Controls the Transaction
  • CarMax
    • Simple Process
    • Efficient Trade-In System
    • Lower Offers
    • In-Person Inspection Required
  • Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer
    • Quick Estimate
    • In-Person Inspection Required
    • Offer expires
  • Carmigo
    • 15-Minute Digital Inspection
    • Sell in as little as a day
    • Competitive Offers
    • No Paperwork
    • No Driving

You're selling your car from your phone, so let's pit CarMax vs Carmigo, and Carmigo vs the competition.

Selling Your Car is Easier Than Ever

Carmax, Carvana, and Kelley Blue Book have all made it easier to sell your car. Thanks to those companies, you can spend a lot less time advertising your car in the newspaper and online marketplaces. And you don’t have to haggle with strangers either.

But at Carmigo, we think we’ve made selling your car even easier. 

With Carmigo, you can list your car to our network of dealerships in 15 minutes or less. Those dealerships then compete for your car in a one-day marketplace, so you get offers and you get them fast.

Instead of getting one offer from one dealership, you find out the highest price dealerships all over the country are willing to pay. And the dealerships who need your car might even engage in a bidding war, driving the price higher with each new offer. 

This process creates a fair-market offer for your car, instead of an offer based on the needs of one national retailer like Carmax and Carvana.

Read more about how Carmigo stacks up against each of these national car-selling platforms: 

Carmigo Makes it Seriously Easy to Sell Your Car

We’re not going to tell you we’re perfect, but we’re honestly trying to build the easiest, fairest car selling experience on the internet.  So read some of our reviews, good and bad (and there are way more good than bad).

Carmigo vs the competition

Who Wins? Carmigo vs the Competition

There is nothing wrong with selling a car to CarMax. The company has done a lot of innovation in the online car sales space and has locations in every metro area.  But, just because CarMax is a good way to sell your car doesn’t mean it’s the best way to sell it. In fact, you’ll probably be leaving money on the table. 

Get more money with Carmigo

CarMax and Carvana each offer you one offer for your vehicle. That means the offer is based on their national inventory needs. And they have access to cars from all over the country. What happens when we pit Carmigo vs the competition?

But Carmigo is a platform that connects you to multiple retailers, offering you multiple offers. Which would you rather have? One offer for your car, or multiple? Carmigo has dealerships across multiple states actively competing for cars just like yours. These dealerships are already competing through closed auctions across the country. But now, Carmigo is giving you direct access to list your vehicle in a similar-style marketplace platform allowing dealerships to compete with each other for your car. Plus it’s all done through your phone. How cool is that? Choose Carmigo to sell your car; you won’t regret it.

The easy way to sell your car

At Carmigo, the process is even easier. All you have to do is give us your vehicle’s basic information and snap a few guided photos to build your vehicle listing.  Then, just sit back, relax, and watch in real-time as offers come in for your vehicle. After your car sells, we handle all the paperwork, transfers, and transportation. We do all the work, so you don’t have to. Yeah, we really just made selling your vehicle that easy. And we will get you more money for your car. Try Carmigo today and see what real, hassle-free happiness is all about.

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Carvana vs Carmigo: What’s The Best Way to Sell Your Car?

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Carvana vs Carmigo: What’s The Best Way to Sell Your Car?

  • Which Online Platform Is Best?
Selling your car is the worst. Driving to dealerships for one lowball offer after another. So let’s find out who’s better: Carvana vs Carmigo.

Which to Choose? Carvana vs Carmigo?

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The Vending Machines Save Space, but do they Save You Money?

Here we go, Carvana vs Carmigo. Carvana came onto the car scene with a bang. They built a great mobile site and built all those giant glass car vending machines. And while selling your car to Cavana is simple, it may not be the fastest way to sell your car. And you may be leaving money on the table. 

Carmigo launched its mobile marketplace in 2021 and has sold thousands of cars since. The main difference is that Carvana buys your car from you and Carmigo lists your car on a marketplace with a network of dealerships all over the country making offers. So there is a better chance your car sells for more, and sells in as little as one day. 

Carvana vs Carmigo

  • Carvana
      • Simple Online Process
      • Those Cool Elevators
      • One Offer, No Explanation 
      • Carvana Controls the Transaction
  • Carmigo
    • 15-MinuteDigital Inspection
    • Sell in as little as a day
    • Competitive Offers
    • No Paperwork
    • No Driving

When considering Carvana vs Carmigo, remember that the vending machines don't get you more money for your car.

Carvana – Car Vending Machine in Dallas” (CC BY 2.0) by Tony Webster

Carvana Pros

Simple Process

Carvana has put a lot of time and energy into making sure its app is straightforward and simple. And they’ve succeeded at it. Users can quickly submit some info about their car and receive an offer fairly quickly. 

The Car Vending Machines

The car elevators are cool. Even we can admit those massive glass vending machines are cool. They redesigned the car shopping experience and found a way to save space. But can they help you get a decent offer on your car?

Carmigo Pros

15-Minute Process

The Carmax vs Carmigo speed test is a tie. Both mobile websites make it incredibly easy to get an offer fast.

But with Carmigo, the vehicle questionnaire process is also used to build your car’s marketplace listing and perform a virtual inspection. That means you’re done once you’ve completed your listing. And Carmigo can share that listing with hundreds of buyers immediately. 

Fairer Market Price

The buyers on Carmigo are car dealerships from around the country, meaning multiple (and different) dealerships are competing for your car when you list it on Carmigo, driving offers up higher and higher. 

We handle the Paperwork 

Once your car sells on Carmigo, that’s it. We handle all the paperwork — from bank payoff to title transfer, and we even pick it up. 

Carvana Cons

Carvana Has the Control

Carvana’s size is a positive, but that also means they have massive leverage over each transaction. People are selling their cars to Carvana daily, so they can make a lower offer on your car and still have plenty of used cars to resell. 

One Offer, No Explanation 

Carvana gives you an offer for your car and they give it to you quickly. But that offer is it. It’s all you get. No explanation. No negotiating. You get what Carvana gives you.

You aren’t creating a fair-market atmosphere when you sell your car to Carvana. One dealership is making one offer for your car. On Carmigo, multiple dealerships compete for your car in our marketplace, which puts the power in your hands and drives prices to a fair market value.

Carmigo Cons

We’re not going to tell you we’re perfect, but we’re honestly trying to build the easiest, fairest car selling experience on the internet. 

So read some of our reviews, good and bad (and there are way more good than bad).

So who’s the winner: Carvana vs Carmigo? The answer is up to you. 

Carvana vs Carmigo

Carvana Is Simple and Reliable

There is nothing wrong with selling a car to Carvana. The company has innovated the mobile-selling process. And there are the elevators, for whatever that’s worth. 

But, just because Carvana is a good way to sell your car doesn’t mean it’s the best way to sell it. In fact, you’ll probably be leaving money on the table. 

Get more money with Carmigo

Carvana is one retailer with one offer for your vehicle. But Carmigo is a platform that connects you to multiple retailers, offering you multiple offers. Which would you rather have? One offer for your car, or multiple? Carmigo has dealerships across multiple states actively competing for cars just like yours. These dealerships are already competing through closed auctions across the country. But now, Carmigo is giving you direct access to list your vehicle on a similar marketplace allowing dealerships to compete with each other for your car. How cool is that? Choose Carmigo over Carvana; you won’t regret it.

The easy way to sell your car

At Carmigo, the process is even easier. All you have to do is give us your vehicle’s basic information and snap a few guided photos to build your vehicle listing. 

Then, just sit back, relax, and watch in real-time as offers come in for your vehicle. After your car sells, we handle all the paperwork, transfers, and transportation. We do all the work, so you don’t have to.

Yeah, we really just made selling your vehicle that easy. And we will get you more money for your car. Try Carmigo today and see what real, hassle-free happiness is all about.

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Carmax Vs Carmigo: What’s The Best Way to Sell Your Car?

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Why choose Carmigo over CarMax?

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Selling your car is the worst. It’s time-consuming, with a lot of back and forth with strangers, lowball offers, and a lot of driving from dealership to dealership. So let’s find out who’s better, Carmax vs Carmigo. 

Carmax vs Carmigo

  • CarMax
    • 👍 Simple Process
    • 👍 Efficient Trade-In System
    • 👎Lower Offers
    • 👎 In-Person Inspection Required
  • Carmigo
    • 👍 15-Minute Digital Inspection
    • 👍 Sell in as little as a day
    • 👍 Competitive Offers
    • 👍 No Paperwork
    • 👍 No Driving

CarMax changed the game when they began buying used cars from their website. But as innovative as CarMax was, their process is anything but seamless. And since a CarMax trade-in offer is only based on the needs of one huge dealership, they have all the power in the transaction.

Carmigo took the online car sales model further, allowing used car owners to wholesale their cars to dozens of dealerships. That means dealerships from around the country are making offers on your vehicle based on their individual needs. Instead of settling for the offer at your local dealership or on Carmax’s inventory, the Carmigo marketplace puts your car’s listing in front of dealerships with all kinds of inventory needs. 

Dealerships in Denver need more all-wheel-drive crossovers than dealerships in Florida. Dealerships in rural Texas need more crew-cab trucks than dealerships in urban California.

So maybe Carol at the Chrysler dealership in Carrolton doesn’t need your Corolla, so she won’t give you a fair price. On Carmigo, dealerships from all over the country buy Corollas every day.


Ildar Sagdejev (Specious), 2008-11-11 CarMax in Raleigh, CC BY-SA 4.0

CarMax Pros:

Dealerships Around the country

CarMax is a massive national company, which means the company has a much more diverse set of inventory needs than most local dealerships. And their large footprint allows customers to find one nearby easily.

National Brand Recognition

With a brand like CarMax, the reviews are plenty, and the majority are positive. There isn’t much risk going with CarMax because its system processes so many trade-ins each day. 

Simple

The mobile CarMax website makes it easy to get an estimate and a 7-day offer for your car. 

Carmigo Pros:

15-Minute Process

The Carmax vs Carmigo speed test is a tie. Both mobile websites make it incredibly easy to get an offer fast.

But with Carmigo, the vehicle questionnaire process is also used to build your car’s marketplace listing and perform a virtual inspection. That means you’re done once you’ve completed your listing. And Carmigo can share that listing with hundreds of buyers immediately. 

With Carmax, you still have to take your car in for an in-person inspection before redeeming the 7-day offer. 

Fairer Market Price

The buyers on Carmigo are car dealerships from around the country, meaning multiple (and different) dealerships are competing for your car when you list it on Carmigo, driving offers up higher and higher. 

We handle the Paperwork

Once your car sells on Carmigo, that’s it. We handle all the paperwork — from bank payoff to title transfer, and we even pick it up. CarMax requires you to bring it in for an in-person inspection before redeeming your 7-day offer. 

CarMax Cons:

Dealerships Around the Country

CarMax’s size is a positive, but that also means they have massive leverage over each transaction. People are selling their cars to CarMax daily, so they can offer low prices and still have plenty of used cars to resell. 

One Dealership Means One Offer

You aren’t creating a fair-market atmosphere when you sell your car to CarMax. One dealership is making one offer for your car, even if that “dealership” is one of the largest car retailers in the world. On Carmigo, multiple dealerships compete for your car on an online marketplace, which puts the power in your hands and drives prices to a fair market value.

You Have to Bring Your Car in for Inspection

Your 7-day offer from CarMax is only valid for seven days if you bring your car in for an in-person inspection at one of CarMax’s locations. If you miss your 7-day window, you must redo the entire process. And if the inspector doesn’t like something about your car, CarMax can rescind the offer.

Carmigo Cons:

We’re not going to tell you we’re perfect, but we’re honestly trying to build the easiest, fairest car selling experience on the internet. 

So read some of our reviews, good and bad (and there are way more good than bad).

CarMax vs Carmigo | The Verdict

There is nothing wrong with selling a car to CarMax. The company has done a lot of innovation in the online car sales space and has locations in every metro area. 

But, just because CarMax is a good way to sell your car doesn’t mean it’s the best way to sell it. In fact, you’ll probably be leaving money on the table. 

Get more money with Carmigo

CarMax is one retailer with one offer for your vehicle. But Carmigo is a platform that connects you to multiple retailers, getting you multiple offers. Which would you rather have? One offer for your car, or multiple? Carmigo has dealerships across multiple states actively competing for cars just like yours. These dealerships are already competing through closed auctions across the country. But now, Carmigo is giving you direct access to list your vehicle in a similar marketplace allowing dealerships to compete with each other for your car. How cool is that? Choose Carmigo over CarMax; you won’t regret it.

The easy way to sell your car

At Carmigo, the process is even easier. All you have to do is give us your vehicle’s basic information and snap a few guided photos to build your vehicle listing. 

Then, just sit back, relax, and watch in real-time as the offers come in for your vehicle. After your car sells, we handle all the paperwork, transfers, and transportation. We do all the work, so you don’t have to.

Yeah, we really just made selling your vehicle that easy. And we will get you more money for your car. Try Carmigo today and see what real, hassle-free happiness is all about.


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2022 Toyota Camry has a Little Luxury and a lot of Power

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2022 Toyota Camry has a Little Luxury and a lot of Power

Affordable Reliability With A Little Luxury and A Lot of Power

The Toyota Camry has always been known as a safe, fuel-efficient, and affordable sedan. And the 2022 model is no different. This year, Toyota is offering the Camry in its most affordable LE trim (starting at just under $26,000) all the way up to the luxurious XSE trim with its 301 horsepower V6 engine (for $10,000 more). And each Model is available with the hybrid capabilities Toyota is known for pioneering. 

Consistently Reliable

The 2022 Toyota Camry’s five-star NHTSA crash-test rating (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) cements it as one of the safest cars on the road, year after year. 

Fuel Economy

The 2022 Toyota Camry is one of the more fuel-efficient sedans on offer, with its V6 trims even clocking more than 30 miles per gallon on the highway. The stripped-down (and affordable starting at $27,980) LE Hybrid trim is the most fuel-efficient by a mile, getting 51 miles per gallon in town and 53 on the highway.

Affordable

Even the most expensive Camrys, boasting V6 engines, 19-inch alloy wheels, leather seats, panoramic glass moonroofs, and high-end sound systems barely crack the average medium sedan price, and only two trim packages come in at $35,000 or more.

Sell Your Toyota Camry on Carmigo

Thinking about upgrading to a new Camry? See how much money you could make by selling your car on Carmigo’s one-day marketplace today. Camrys top the lists of most reliable, longest-lasting, and safest cars each year. And that means they maintain a high sell value year after year. 

At Carmigo, we sell Camrys to our network of dealerships almost every day. 

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Trim Specs

2022 Toyota Camry LE

The base model still features 17-inch alloy wheels, a 7-inch touchscreen, power-adjustable driver’s seat, Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, and Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa connectivity. 

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$25,845
28/39
5
2.5 L 4-Cyl.
FWD (AWD Available)
203

2022 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid

The LE Hybrid adds a smart key system with push-button start and integrated backup camera to the base model Camry. 

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$27,980
51/53
5
Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cyl.
FWD
208

2022 Toyota Camry SE

For $1,500 more than the base package, the SE adds 18-inch black machined-finish alloy wheels, sport-tuned suspension, upgraded seats, and an option for an AWD drivetrain upgrade. 

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$27,385
28/39
5
2.5L 4-Cyl.
FWD (AWD available)
203

2022 Toyota Camry SE Nightshade

The Nightshade takes the Camry SE and turns it black with black alloy wheels and a black front grille as well as color-keyed sport side rocker panels. 

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$28,085
28/39
5
2.5L 4-Cyl.
FWD (AWD available)
203

2022 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid

All the upgrades of the Camry SE, but with a hybrid engine and the smart key system and push button start.

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$29,515
44/47
5
Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cyl.
FWD
208

2022 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade

The Nightshade takes the Camry Hybrid SE and turns it black with black alloy wheels and a black front grille as well as color-keyed sport side rocker panels. 

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$30,215
44/47
5
Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cyl.
FWD
208

2022 Toyota Camry XLE

With the XLE, the Camry cracks the $30,000 mark, but adds its biggest upgrades, including a 9-inch touchscreen, leather seats, the smart key push button start, blind spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert, Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging and available premium navigation and sound system upgrade.

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$30,595
27/38
5
2.5L 4-Cyl.
FWD (AWD Available)
203

2022 Toyota Camry XLE Hybrid

Take the luxury of the XLE, but with the fuel efficiency of Toyota’s hybrid 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine. 

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$32,870
44/47
5
Hybrid 2.5L 4-Cyl.
FWD
208

2022 Toyota Camry XSE

The XSE features 19-inch black gloss wheels, sport suspension, dual exhaust with quad chrome tips, leather heated front seats, wireless charging, ventilated front seats, and 9-inch touch screen.

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$31,145
27/38
5
2.5L 4-Cyl.
FWD (Available AWD)
206

2022 Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid

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2022 Toyota Camry TRD

Here comes the power. The Camry TRD is Toyota’s most affordable V6 Camry and also features 19-inch mate-black alloy wheels, a sleek spoiler and aerodynamics package, and track-ready sport tuning. 

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22/31
5
3.5L V6
FWD
301

2022 Toyota Camry XLE V6

All the power of the TRD, but with everyday comfort. The XLE V6 includes the panoramic glass moonroof, 9-inch touchscreen, 10-inch head-up display, 18-inch alloy wheels, and leather seats. 

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$35,720
22/33
5
3.5L V6
FWD
301

2022 Toyota Camry XSE V6

If you’re going to do something, do it all the way. That’s the motto of the 2022 Toyota Camry XSE V6. Take the XLE, upgrade the wheels, and add dual exhaust with quad chrome tips. 

Starting MSRP MPG Seats Engine Drivetrain HP
$36,270
22/32
5
3.5L V6
FWD
301
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What Paperwork Do I Need to Sell My Car Privately?

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What Paperwork Do I Need to Sell My Car Privately?

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I'm trying to sell my car on my own and I want to make sure I do it right. So what paperwork do I need to sell my car privately?

Seven Documents You Need to Sell Your Car (If You Sell it Yourself)

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The 7 Documents You Need to Sell Your Car Privately

What paperwork do I need to sell my car privately? Here’s the list. And we put it right at the top of the post, so you don’t have to scroll. But stick around, and we’ll tell you where to find them and the best ways to get the most money for your car when you sell it:

  • Title
  • Loan Payoff Information
  • Vehicle history report (Carfax)
  • Maintenance Records
  • Warranty Documents
  • As-Is Bill of Sale
  • Owner’s Manual

Shameless plug: We’ll take care of the paperwork for you if you want to sell through the Carmigo Marketplace. 

When you sell your car yourself, you need to collect a lot of paperwork to ensure the whole process is above board. Call your local county courthouse to find out what you need in your state. 

4 months of paperwork to sort by lejoe, on Flickr What paperwork do I need to sell my car privately? A lot. (CC BY 2.0) by lejoe.

What Paperwork Do I Need to Sell My Car Privately?

But no matter your state’s specific legal requirements, the following seven documents you need to sell your car without a hitch:

Title

What Paperwork Do I Need to Sell My Car Privately?This is the big one, the most important of all the other documents you need to sell your car. You should possess your title if you’ve paid off your car loan. However, your bank still retains the title, even after the loan has been paid. 

  • If you still owe money on your car, call your bank to inquire about your title.
  • You should be in possession of your title if you own your car outright. Otherwise:
    • Call your bank to make the title was transferred to you.
    • Contact your state’s department of motor vehicles to acquire a replacement copy of your title.

Loan Payoff Information

This isn’t explicitly required in most states when you’re selling your car privately. But it’s still something you’ll want to know. Since the vehicle is usually the collateral for the vehicle loan, your bank will want you to pay the loan down quickly.

Call your bank or look at your online banking dashboard to find out how much you owe if you pay your loan down immediately (some banks may include early-pay-off fees).

Vehicle history report (Carfax)

You’ve heard of Carfax. They’re one of the many companies that pull vehicle history reports. Both free and paid websites will help you access this information. When you sell through Carmigo (or to a dealership), we have access to vehicle history reports. 

This is something most buyers will want to know, and pulling the report ahead of listing your car for sale will make your car more attractive. 

Maintenance Records

Any records you’ve kept of maintenance to your car over the years can help to show potential buyers that the car has been cared for, especially reports of recent tire or part upgrades. 

Warranty Documents

If your car is still under warranty and allows the warranty to be transferred, you’ve got an additional selling point. Check all warranty details and pass them along to potential buyers.

As-Is Bill of Sale

What paperwork do I need to sell my car privately? A bill of sale is one of the pieces of paperwork you need to sell your car privately.This is a legal document signed by the seller and buyer documents each party and the sale price. The document usually contains an “as-is clause” stating the vehicle is being sold current in its unknown condition, and the seller will not cover unknown defects. 

Owner’s Manual

The next buyer will want a copy of the owner’s manual. It’s not 100% necessary since you can access most manuals online. But when someone buys your car and then has a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, they’ll be happy to have an owner’s manual in the glove box.

“What paperwork do I need to sell my car privately?” you ask. A lot. So before you decide to sell your car on your own, make sure you have all of the documents you need to sell your car privately.

Can I Sell My Car to a Dealership? Sure, But Should You?

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Can I Sell My Car to a Dealership? Sure, But Should You?

  • Is a Trade-In Right for You?
You can almost always sell your car to a dealership. It’s one of the easiest ways to sell your car. But dealership trades often fetch a lower price.

Dealership trade-ins and cash offers are convenient, but they leave money on the table.

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Can I Sell My Car to a Dealership?

Yes. You can absolutely sell your car to a dealership. In fact, it’s one of the easiest ways to sell your car. But (and this is a big but), dealership trade-ins often fetch the lowest price. 

Car dealerships: Suzuki, Volkswagen, Hol by Matthew Paul Argall, on Flickr
“Car dealerships: Suzuki, Volkswagen, Hol” (CC BY 2.0) by Matthew Paul Argall

Should I Sell My Car to a Dealer?

On average, private sales and auctions bring in more money for sellers when compared with dealership trade-ins. But each has it’s own set of pros and cons. We’ll get into that below. But first, let’s cover trade-ins.

If you plan on buying a new car from a dealership, the dealer may be willing to give you additional trade-in credit. But if you are selling it outright the trade-in offer will likely be lower than the amount you could make in an auction or private sale.

Can I sell my financed car to a dealership?

Illustration of one of the documents you need to sell your car.What if the bank still holds your title? You can absolutely sell your car, just know the bank will likely expect you to pay the loan off immediately.

Considering that, you want to be sure you’ve paid some of your loan off before selling your car back to a dealership. The value of a car typically drops about 15% in value the second you drive it off the lot, but you (and your bank) paid closer to 100% of the value.

Since new cars are in such high demand now, private sellers are more likely to pay above list price for a used car, but dealerships are much less likely to.

If you buy a car, and then immediately sell it, you’ll likely lose money without getting any use out of the car.

So don’t sell it back to the dealership unless you really want to or really have to.

Auction, sell, or trade, what works best for you?

Auction, Private Sale, or Trade? 

We’ve mentioned auctions and private sales a lot, so let’s talk about those for a second.

A private sale is when you list your car (on the internet or in the newspaper) and then wait for potential buyers to contact you personally. You handle the paperwork and deal with potential buyers.

There are a number of ways to auction your car. You can do a public auction (like ebay) or a private auction. Private auctions are typically where used car dealers shop, but are closed to the public (until now).

Shameless Plug: Carmigo is an auction platform that lists privately owned cars (like yours) in an auction where our network of dealerships bid. It’s the first of its kind in that it lets private sellers list their cars in wholesale auctions. This gives dealerships more control over their inventory, and you more options when you sell. More on that later.

Every seller is different, and every seller has different needs, so let us help you decide if you should auction, sell, or trade your car.

Auction

  • Pros
    • Real-Time Results – No more guesswork about when you’ve found the right buyer.
    • Less Paperwork – Auction platforms like Carmigo handle all the paperwork.
    • Better/Fairer Price – An auction has more buyers, and a better chance someone needs the car you’re selling and is willing to pay more.
  • Cons
    • Less Hands On – The auction provider will make most decisions (but you can still set your reserve price).
    • Includes Fee – Auctions charge a fee for their service.

Private Sales

  • Pros
    • You’re in Charge -When you sell privately, you control the sale.
    • Opportunity to match auction prices – Depending on your skills, you can bring in top-market value
  • Cons
    • Strangers – Most people don’t feel safe inviting internet strangers over to test-drive their car.
    • Bartering – The back and forth of bartering over something you’re selling is exhausting.
    • Time Consuming – Selling your car privately takes a lot of time. And that’s even if it sells fast.

Dealership Trade-In

  • Pros
    • Immediate – Selling your car immediately can be a blessing.
    • Credit Toward New Car – Getting a trade-in means you get automatic money down on your new vehicle.
  • Cons
    • Less Money – After all, you’re already on the lot. And it’s not like you can drive two cars home.
    • One Buyer, One Price – If you’re only getting one offer, chances are it’s not the best offer the marketplace has to offer.

    • Bartering – Spending time at a dealership means spending time in the back and forth.
So, can you sell your car to a dealership? Absolutely, and it may even be the best option for you. But make sure you consider all the options before settling on a dealership-trade-in.

Carmigo’s Auction Platform

Carmigo Auction ServiceAt Carmigo, we built an online auction platform that lets you list your car to a network of dealerships in our 24-hour auctions. That means you’ll get the absolute best offer for your car from every dealership in our network, and in record time.

If your local dealership isn’t willing to pay what you want for your car, chances are one of the dealerships in our network will. And that’s simply because we work with so many dealerships — each with its own inventory needs.

Some of them need more trucks, and some of them need more EVs. Some want newer used Teslas, some want slightly older economy vehicles.

If you’re on the fence about selling your car to a dealership, try listing it on Carmigo to see if we can help you get the right price. It’s always free to list.

How to auction a car and make more money in less time.

How to Auction a Car And Start a Bidding War

Here is the best part about auctions: If you create a good listing, you can actually start a bidding war. Creating a bidding war is the best outcome when selling anything, and an auction is the only way to do it.

A bidding war is when two or more bidders are still interested in your car toward the end of an auction. They will then place new and higher bids back and forth until the auction closes or one of them realizes they’ve surpassed their intended budget.

This can be done in a few ways:

  1. By starting your price under what you’re willing to sell to attract early bids and create social proof for other buyers who may have been on the fence. It’s sort of like your listing going viral.
  2. A clean car shows bidders that the car has been taken care of, so give it a quick wash and vacuum. Maybe throw away those Taco Bell Mexican Pizza boxes, too.
  3. Include pictures of premium features like a sunroof or entertainment system.

Check out our complete list of tips to start a bidding war here.

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Tupelo: A Love Letter

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Tupelo: A Love Letter

  • The Tupelo Spirit
Tupelo is a muse for everyone from Elvis to Taylor Swift, and its food is second to none, but the people are what make it special.

Well Ain't This Place a Real Geographical Oddity

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When I think of Tupelo, I think of the scene from O’Brother Where Art Thou in which George Clooney’s character says, “Well ain’t this place a geographical oddity.”

And they weren’t too far away when they filmed that movie. 

The city’s population hovers around 35,000, but it has the amenities of a much larger city despite being located in the middle of nowhere. 

The Capitol of Nowhere

Tupelo is the capital of the middle of nowhere.

 

If “The Middle of Nowhere” is a state, Tupelo is the state capital. 

It’s where Red Bay, Alabama; West Point, Mississippi; and Selmer, Tennessee folks come to shop or attend  Luke Bryan concerts. 

As the capital of nowhere, it has that big-city feel at a small-town pace. Ok, so maybe that medium-city feel. 

Tupelo the Muse

Traveling the country, it seems like everyone knows someone from Tupelo. And it’s got to be the most sung about city by population size. Everyone from Elton John and Conway Twitty to Taylor Swift and Jason Isbell namedrops our little town in a song.

The restaurant scene is better than in any other city with 30,000 residents. Heck, it can go toe-to-toe with cities five times its size. 

The Tupelo Spirit

But the real thing that makes Tupelo special is its people. There’s something folks around the region call the Tupelo Spirit, which is a communal determination to make things better. The strength of that spirit ebbs and flows, and new generations replace old, but the city’s history is filled with examples. 

When you’re here, it feels small enough that anyone can contribute and big enough that those contributions make an impact. 

The best part is, it’s only a two- or a three-hour drive from just about anywhere in the Southeast, so next time you’re traveling, stop by for the nation’s best homemade blueberry donuts, some casual Elvis tourism, and the nation’s best burger. 

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Tupelo Road Trip — The Perfect Way to Spend a Weekend

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Tupelo Road Trip — The Perfect Way to Spend a Weekend

  • Small Town | Big Heart
Tupelo is a special place. But don’t take our word for it, find out for yourself. Here’s our definitive guide for a weekend Tupelo Road Trip.

The definitive guide to a weekend in our hometown.

When we tell people we’re from Tupelo, a small city (35,000 or so people) in the middle of nowhere, Mississippi, we hear all kinds of reactions. But the most common response is, “Oh, I’ve got a buddy over that way.” Or, “I went to school with a fella from there.” Or even, “I spent a little time there back in the ‘90s.” It seems like everyone knows someone from Tupelo. 

It’s probably because Tupelo is such a special place. But don’t take our word for it, take a weekend and find out for yourself. Here’s our definitive guide for a great weekend in Tupelo:

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A Tupelo Road Trip Starts With Elvis

No matter how much Tupelo grows and changes, it will always be known as the birthplace of the King of Rock’n’Roll — Elvis Presley. Maybe you’ve seen it in Baz Luhrmann’s recent film, Elvis.

Elvis defined what it means to be a global rock star and is larger-than-life in almost every way. 

Spend a morning at his birthplace museum and you’ll see that he was also a regular kid. No more special than any other, less even–based on the circumstances of his birth.

He walked to school. He sang at talent shows and attended fairs at the fairgrounds, where a life-sized statue of him now lives. 

He got into trouble and skinny-dipped in the local watering hole where kids still swim today. He bought a guitar on a whim at a local hardware store. He strummed it at church. He took a little music from church, a little bit from his neighborhood, and a little bit from his family. The rest is history. 

Stop by Jobos on your Tupelo Road Trip for a decidedly southern take on Surf and Turf.

Eating Good on Your Tupelo Road Trip

Tupelo’s food scene can go toe-to-toe with any city. In fact, the Neon Pig Smash Burger was named the best burger in America by a Thrillist.com poll.

Local chef and restaurateur Mitch McCamey is known for his ability to find a new way into an established cuisine — a unique perspective that truly feels one-of-a-kind.  Neon Pig, his burger joint, fish market, and butcher shop all rolled into one, is stocked with the freshest ingredients from area farms and markets. His seafood restaurant, Jobos, applies modern aesthetics to down-home dishes while keeping the soul of the food the centerpiece of each plate. And his BBQ restaurant keeps downtown Tupelo smelling great all day and night.

Cafe 212 in Downtown Tupelo

Cafe 212 has been the anchor of downtown for as long as anyone can remember thanks to the kindness and hard work of its owners, Jason and Amanda Hayden. Nearly everyone in town eats at the cafe at least once a week. It’s where they take you on your first day at a new job. They’ll know your order by your third visit, and your name by the fourth. 

No Tupelo road trip is complete without an evening at the Blue Canoe. This bar, which advertises cold local beer and free local color, books big bands on their way from Birmingham to Memphis, boasting acts as big as Gary Clark Jr. and the Alabama Shakes. Someone is making music on the Blue Canoe stage most nights, and the back porch is a great place to drink a local beer and play a round of cornhole. The Pork and Greens is as good of a meal as you’ll eat anywhere in the South. Plus, they make bread pudding out of the blueberry donuts from Connie’s.

Speaking of Connie’s, those breakfast biscuits are hearty, and their homemade blueberry donuts are the best way to win over coworkers. 

And Papa V’s, the gas station at the corner of Main Street and I-45, has the best fried chicken in town. Their plate lunches are hot, ready, and served with a smile. Lots of Tupelo folks have Papa V’s cater Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. It’s that good. 

The city has so many wonderful and welcoming restaurants you could spend all day trying to decide where to eat. We seriously put them all on a wheel and spin it when we’re going out for lunch. But instead of worrying about where to try next, just hit the taco truck.

Taqueria Ferrus makes the best taco in all of Mississippi, hands down. They’re simply dressed — lime, cilantro, diced onions with a radish and roasted jalapeño on the side. The street corn and agua frescas round out a perfect lunch, especially if you take it to go and eat it on the side of the Natchez Trace. 

Natchez Trace

Before you leave, you must spend some time walking, jogging, hiking, biking, or driving the Natchez Trace. The 444-mile national parkway is headquartered in Tupelo, and miles of trails make it the perfect way to spend a morning. The historic sites every few miles make for a great leisurely drive through time. And the well-maintained roads are welcoming to both bikers and cyclists. 

You’re almost guaranteed to see someone cycling the whole Trace on any visit. Or a group of retired bikers who insist on pulling their Harleys over at every historical marker along the way (there are more than 150). 

The Trace Parkway began as a series of game trails grazing herds used to travel between vegetation surrounding the Mississippi River delta and the salt licks of the Nashville area. From there, the Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Natchez tribes used the trails to hunt and travel between camps. 

When traders began sailing down the Mississippi River to sell goods in the Port of New Orleans, they returned home on foot, wearing an even more distinct trail between New Orleans and Nashville. Now you can do the whole thing in a day starting with breakfast at the Loveless Cafe in Nashville and dinner at The Camp right on the Mississippi River in Natchez, Mississippi. 

If you’re coming from New Orleans, Jackson, or Nashville, the Natchez Trace may be the best way to begin and end your Tupelo road trip. Just go slow, because the 50-mile-per-hour speed limit is strictly enforced. 

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