BADVIN vehicle history report for
2017 KIA OPTIMAVIN: 5XXGV4L29HG142457
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Historical Records
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Window Sticker
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Sales History
6 records
Sale Prices
5 records
Market report
Price analytics
Historical Records
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Available historical records for VIN 5XXGV4L29HG142457
Latest reported mileage: 707 mi
Below you can see some examples of what these records could look like.
2022-11-01
2 years ago
135,457 mi
Sold as a BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
2022-07-15
2 years ago
18,958 mi
Damage reported
Damage to front
Damage to front
2020-12-06
4 years ago
30,332 mi
Duplicate title issued
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
Window Sticker
A PDF of a window sticker is available for VIN 5XXGV4L29HG142457.
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It may include certain official information about the car such as:
- Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
- Engine and Transmission Specifications
- Equipment, Packages, and Extra Features
- Fuel Economy Rating
- Other Information
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2017 Kia Optima SX w/ Limited Package
Year | 2017 |
ODO | 3712 mi |
Seller | Hidden text (Hidden text) |
Location | Fayetteville, NC, 28304 |
Date | appeared 4 years ago latest price $4807 sale post disappeared 2023-06-02 |
Price History | |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #328754
All photos above are REAL and display ACTUAL car. After you get the report you will see full resolution photos.
Tech Specs
Color | Horizon Blue |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic |
Engine | 4-Cylinder Turbo |
Drive | 2 wheel drive - front |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Standard Features
All these features are based on a model in general. This specific vehicle may differ.
- 5161
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Hidden text
- Brake Assist
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- Driver Adjustable Lumbar
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- HD Radio
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- Keyless Entry
- Hidden text
- Panoramic Roof
- Hidden text
- Power Mirror(s)
- Hidden text
- Remote Trunk Release
- Hidden text
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Hidden text
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Hidden text
- Cargo tray
- Hidden text
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Hands-Free Liftgate
- Hidden text
- Knee Air Bag
- Hidden text
- Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
- Hidden text
- Power Steering
- Hidden text
- Satellite Radio
- Hidden text
- Tires - Rear Performance
- Hidden text
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Bucket Seats
- Hidden text
- Driver Air Bag
- Hidden text
- HORIZON BLUE
- Hidden text
- Keyless Start
- Hidden text
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Hidden text
- Power Passenger Seat
- Hidden text
- Requires Subscription
- Hidden text
- Tires - Front Performance
- Hidden text
- Turbocharged
- Hidden text
- ABS
- Hidden text
- Bluetooth Connection
- Hidden text
- Daytime Running Lights
- Hidden text
- Generic Sun/Moonroof
- Hidden text
- Intermittent Wipers
- Hidden text
- Automatic Headlights
- Hidden text
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Hidden text
- Child Safety Locks
- Hidden text
- Cruise Control
- Hidden text
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Front Wheel Drive
- Hidden text
- Headlights-Auto-Leveling
- Hidden text
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Hidden text
- Lane Departure Warning
- Hidden text
- Passenger Air Bag
- Hidden text
- Power Windows
- Hidden text
- Seat Memory
- Hidden text
- Traction Control
2017 Kia Optima SX Limited Auto
Year | 2017 |
ODO | 6390 mi |
Seller | Hidden text |
Buy Now Price | $8260 |
Location | Manheim, PA, 17545 |
Date | ended 4 years ago |
Sale Website Type | dealer auction |
sale information provided by user #917685
All photos above are REAL and display ACTUAL car. After you get the report you will see full resolution photos.
Tech Specs
Body Style | Sedan |
Color | Blue |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Transmission | Automatic |
Engine | 4 Cylinder |
Drive | 2 Wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Standard Features
All these features are based on a model in general. This specific vehicle may differ.
- 3338
- ABS
- Hidden text
- Back-Up Camera
- Hidden text
- Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Hidden text
- Driver Air Bag
- Hidden text
- Engine Immobilizer
- Hidden text
- Fully Automatic Projector Beam Led Low Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Hidden text
- Heated Mirrors
- Hidden text
- Lane Departure Warning Lane Departure Warning
- Hidden text
- Navigation System
- Hidden text
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Hidden text
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Voice Activation, Radio Data System and Internal Memory
- Hidden text
- Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel
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- 8-Way Power Driver Seat -inc: Power Recline, Height Adjustment, Fore/Aft Movement, Cushion Tilt And Power 4-Way Lumbar Support
- Hidden text
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Hidden text
- Bucket Seats
- Hidden text
- Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Hidden text
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Hidden text
- Front Seats w/Power 4-Way Driver Lumbar
- Hidden text
- Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
- Hidden text
- Keyless Entry
- Hidden text
- Memory Settings -inc: Driver Seat And Door Mirrors
- 5390
- A/C
- Hidden text
- Autonomous Emergency Braking Forward Collision And Rear Cross Traffic Alert Rear Collision
- Hidden text
- Chrome Wheels
- Hidden text
- Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
- Hidden text
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- Hidden text
- Front Wheel Drive
- Hidden text
- Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats -inc: Integrated Memory System, 2-Position Memory For Driver Seat And Outside Mirrors, 12-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, 4-Way Power Adjustable Lumbar, 10-Way Power Front Passenger Seat, 2-Way Power Adjustable Lumbar
- Hidden text
- Knee Air Bag
- Hidden text
- Multi-Zone A/C
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- Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
- Hidden text
- Premium Sound System
- Hidden text
- Rear Spoiler
- Hidden text
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Hidden text
- Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
- Hidden text
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Hidden text
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Hidden text
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Hidden text
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Fob Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate
- Hidden text
- HD Radio
- Hidden text
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Hidden text
- MP3 Player
- Hidden text
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Hidden text
- Power Passenger Seat
- Hidden text
- Rear Defrost
- Hidden text
- 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
- Hidden text
- Surround View Monitor Back-Up Camera
- Hidden text
- Trip Computer
- Hidden text
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Power Steering
- Hidden text
- Rear Parking Aid
- Hidden text
- Sun/Moonroof
- Hidden text
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Sportmatic -inc: drive mode select system (normal, sport, eco)
- Hidden text
- Wheels: 18" Chrome Alloy -inc: (Type A)
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- Sport Heated Leather Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Temporary Spare Tire
- Hidden text
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Hidden text
- Child Safety Locks
- Hidden text
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Hidden text
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade
- Hidden text
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Hidden text
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
- Hidden text
- Power Folding Mirrors
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- Rear Bench Seat
- Hidden text
- Satellite Radio
- Hidden text
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Hidden text
- Variable Intermittent Wipers
2017 Kia Optima SX Limited Auto
Year | 2017 |
ODO | 8080 mi |
Seller | Hidden text |
Buy Now Price | $8830 |
Location | Manheim, PA, 17545 |
Date | ended 4 years ago |
Sale Website Type | dealer auction |
sale information provided by user #33706
All photos above are REAL and display ACTUAL car. After you get the report you will see full resolution photos.
Tech Specs
Body Style | Sedan |
Color | Blue |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Transmission | Automatic |
Engine | 4 Cylinder |
Drive | 2 Wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Standard Features
All these features are based on a model in general. This specific vehicle may differ.
- 7017
- ABS
- Hidden text
- Back-Up Camera
- Hidden text
- Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Hidden text
- Driver Air Bag
- Hidden text
- Engine Immobilizer
- Hidden text
- Fully Automatic Projector Beam Led Low Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Hidden text
- Heated Mirrors
- Hidden text
- 4 Cylinder Engine
- 9699
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Hidden text
- Blind Spot Detection Blind Spot Sensor
- Hidden text
- Cooled Front Seat(s)
- Hidden text
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
- Hidden text
- Engine: 2.0L DOHC I4 GDI Turbo
- Hidden text
- Gasoline Fuel
- Hidden text
- Heated Rear Seat(s)
- Hidden text
- Leather Seats
- Hidden text
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Hidden text
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Hidden text
- Bluetooth Connection
- Hidden text
- Cruise Control
- Hidden text
- Driver Knee Airbag
- Hidden text
- Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
- Hidden text
- Generic Sun/Moonroof
- Hidden text
- Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
- Hidden text
- Lip Spoiler
- Hidden text
- Passenger Air Bag
- Hidden text
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Hidden text
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Hidden text
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Hidden text
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Fob Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate
- Hidden text
- HD Radio
- Hidden text
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Hidden text
- MP3 Player
- Hidden text
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Hidden text
- Power Passenger Seat
- Hidden text
- Lane Departure Warning Lane Departure Warning
- Hidden text
- Navigation System
- Hidden text
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Hidden text
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Voice Activation, Radio Data System and Internal Memory
- Hidden text
- Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel
- Hidden text
- Surround View Monitor Back-Up Camera
- Hidden text
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Hidden text
- Power Driver Seat
- Hidden text
- Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3/SiriusXM Audio System -inc: 630 Watt HarmOn/kardon Premium Surround Sound, 10 Speakers, 8" Touch-screen, Rear Camera Display, 2 USB Chargers, UVO eServices, Premium Navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Clari-Fi digitial Audio Restoration, Quantum Logic And Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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- Power Mirror(s)
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- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Hidden text
- Seat Memory
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- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
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- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Hidden text
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
- Hidden text
- Sun/Moonroof
- Hidden text
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Sportmatic -inc: drive mode select system (normal, sport, eco)
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- Trip Computer
- Hidden text
- Sport Heated Leather Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Temporary Spare Tire
- 9060
- Tires: P235/45R18
- Hidden text
- Automatic Headlights
- Hidden text
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Hidden text
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Hidden text
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade
- Hidden text
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Hidden text
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
- Hidden text
- Power Folding Mirrors
- Hidden text
- Rear Bench Seat
- Hidden text
- Satellite Radio
- Hidden text
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Hidden text
- Variable Intermittent Wipers
2017 Kia Optima SX Limited Auto
Year | 2017 |
ODO | 2773 mi |
Seller | Hidden text |
Buy Now Price | $5286 |
Location | Rochester, NY, 14626 |
Date | ended 4 years ago |
Sale Website Type | dealer auction |
sale information provided by user #250636
All photos above are REAL and display ACTUAL car. After you get the report you will see full resolution photos.
Tech Specs
Color | Blue |
Transmission | Automatic |
Engine | 4 Cylinder |
Drive | 2 Wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Standard Features
All these features are based on a model in general. This specific vehicle may differ.
- 8412
- ABS
- Hidden text
- Back-Up Camera
- Hidden text
- Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Hidden text
- Driver Air Bag
- Hidden text
- Engine Immobilizer
- Hidden text
- Fully Automatic Projector Beam Led Low Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Hidden text
- Heated Mirrors
- 8086
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat -inc: Power Recline, Height Adjustment, Fore/Aft Movement, Cushion Tilt And Power 4-Way Lumbar Support
- Hidden text
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- 1073
- AM/FM Stereo
- Hidden text
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Hidden text
- 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
- Hidden text
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Hidden text
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Hidden text
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Fob Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate
- Hidden text
- HD Radio
- Hidden text
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Hidden text
- MP3 Player
- Hidden text
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Hidden text
- Power Passenger Seat
- Hidden text
- Rear Defrost
- Hidden text
- Security System
- Hidden text
- Tires - Front Performance
- Hidden text
- Wheels: 18" Chrome Alloy -inc: (Type A)
- 8072
- A/C
- Hidden text
- Autonomous Emergency Braking Forward Collision And Rear Cross Traffic Alert Rear Collision
- Hidden text
- Chrome Wheels
- Hidden text
- Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
- Hidden text
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- Hidden text
- Front Wheel Drive
- Hidden text
- Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats -inc: Integrated Memory System, 2-Position Memory For Driver Seat And Outside Mirrors, 12-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, 4-Way Power Adjustable Lumbar, 10-Way Power Front Passenger Seat, 2-Way Power Adjustable Lumbar
- Hidden text
- Knee Air Bag
- Hidden text
- Multi-Zone A/C
- Hidden text
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
- Hidden text
- Premium Sound System
- Hidden text
- Lane Departure Warning Lane Departure Warning
- Hidden text
- Navigation System
- Hidden text
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Hidden text
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Hidden text
- Seat Memory
- Hidden text
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Hidden text
- Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel
- Hidden text
- Smart Device Integration
- Hidden text
- Surround View Monitor Back-Up Camera
- Hidden text
- Tires - Rear Performance
- Hidden text
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Hidden text
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade
- Hidden text
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Hidden text
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Mirror Memory
- Hidden text
- Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
- Hidden text
- Power Folding Mirrors
- Hidden text
- Bucket Seats
- Hidden text
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Hidden text
- Stability Control
- Hidden text
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Hidden text
- Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Hidden text
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
- Hidden text
- Engine: 2.0L DOHC I4 GDI Turbo
- Hidden text
- Gasoline Fuel
- Hidden text
- Heated Rear Seat(s)
- Hidden text
- Leather Seats
- Hidden text
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Hidden text
- Power Driver Seat
- Hidden text
- Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3/SiriusXM Audio System -inc: 630 Watt HarmOn/kardon Premium Surround Sound, 10 Speakers, 8" Touch-screen, Rear Camera Display, 2 USB Chargers, UVO eServices, Premium Navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Clari-Fi digitial Audio Restoration, Quantum Logic And Bluetooth Wireless Technology
- Hidden text
- Remote Trunk Release
- Hidden text
- Temporary Spare Tire
- Hidden text
- Turbocharged
Model Analytics & Market Report
We've analyzed more than 62,500 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 2017 KIA OPTIMA in 2017 was $13,998.
The average price for used 2017 KIA OPTIMA nowadays in 2024 is $13,298 which is 95% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 11,817 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
Take a look at 2017 KIA OPTIMA model page in BADVIN vehicles catalog.
Depreciation
The graph below is a depreciation curve for 2017 KIA OPTIMA. It shows how much this model looses per year in price. This analytics is calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 2017 KIA OPTIMA in each year since the year of manufacturing, current year price and projected price in the future years.
You can scroll the table horizontally to see all columns.
Year | Average Mileage | Average Price | % Left | % Lost | ||
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2017 MSRP | 0 mi | $13,998 | — | — | 100% | 0% |
2021 | 59,085 mi | $17,150 | +$0 | +0% | 122.52% | -22.52% |
→ Visit 2017 KIA OPTIMA depreciation page to see full data. |
Price vs Mileage
The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 2017 KIA OPTIMA. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 2017 KIA OPTIMA by mileage and number of sales.
You can scroll the table horizontally to see all columns.
Mileage | Average Price | Sample Size |
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15,000 mi | $21,699 | 12 sales |
20,000 mi | $18,560 | 41 sales |
25,000 mi | $19,950 | 39 sales |
30,000 mi | $18,595 | 69 sales |
35,000 mi | $17,497 | 68 sales |
40,000 mi | $17,472 | 106 sales |
→ Visit 2017 KIA OPTIMA depreciation page to see full data. |
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Frequently asked questions
Aftermarket modifications can affect the depreciation of 2017 KIA OPTIMA either positively, by enhancing appeal to certain buyers, or negatively, by deterring those who prefer stock condition.
In 2017 KIA vehicles, the part of the VIN that provides information about the engine type is typically one of the middle characters, which varies by manufacturer.
The expected depreciation of a vehicle after three years can vary, but generally, cars lose a significant portion of their value within the first few years.
Open liens, if reported, are shown with lender details and the date the loan was initiated, important for assessing financial obligations on the 2017 KIA vehicle.
Sales descriptions may provide detailed narratives of the 2017 KIA vehicle’s features and condition at the time of each sale, highlighting potential changes and upgrades, depending on available data.
Ownership history, including the number of previous owners and how long they owned the vehicle, can indicate how well the 2017 KIA vehicle was maintained, if such records are available.
While a VIN decoder generally does not provide dealership information, it can tell you the region where the vehicle was originally sold.
Recall information may reveal if the vehicle has had any manufacturer defects that needed correction, impacting its safety and market value, depending on the completeness of recall data.
To maximize value, consider buying a vehicle that is a few years old, as it has already undergone significant depreciation but likely remains reliable.