Schwacke Katalog

2018 (First registered March 2018) BMW 320d, Limousine, 140kW (190hp), Automatic transmission, 80,000 km, Silver metallic, Full service history, Located in Munich.

Note: Always adjust for condition. Schwacke assumes "average condition" (fahrbereit mit Mängeln). A mint car or one with accident damage will deviate from these figures. Users often confuse the three major German valuation tools. Here is the breakdown: schwacke katalog

| Feature | | DAT (Deutsche Automobil Treuhand) | Eurotax | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Owner | TÜV SÜD | Deutsche Automobil Treuhand (Bank-led) | Autovista Group (Swiss) | | Primary Use | Insurance, court, total loss | Leasing, fleet management, bank financing | Repair estimates, damage appraisal | | Update Cycle | Monthly | Monthly | Weekly (for damage parts) | | Perception | Conservative, dealer-focused | Slightly higher retail values | Technical, parts-heavy | | Legal Status | Court-certified standard | Widely accepted, not always primary | Used mainly for damage IDs | 2018 (First registered March 2018) BMW 320d, Limousine,

| Category | Value (€) | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | €16,800 | The price a dealer is willing to pay immediately, cash on the table. | | Private Sale (Privat) | €18,500 | The estimated price for a private-to-private sale via eBay Kleinanzeigen or Mobile.de. | | Dealer Sell (Händler-VK) | €21,200 | The final price on the windshield sticker (including 1-year warranty, new TÜV, detailing). | A mint car or one with accident damage

In the world of automotive finance, insurance, and used car trading, data is king. For decades, one name has dominated the German-speaking automotive landscape when it comes to determining the precise value of a vehicle: Schwacke Katalog .

The Schwacke Katalog would produce three numbers:

It is not just a list of prices; it is a legal standard, a negotiation shield, and a transparency tool. For the average car owner, taking five minutes to look up your vehicle’s Schwacke value before any major transaction could save you thousands of euros.