UAE used-car glossary
Asking-to-Sold Ratio
Also known as list-to-sale ratio, negotiation discount.
The asking-to-sold ratio is the fraction of the listed price that a car actually sells for. In the UAE used-car market, the ratio sits around 0.93 — meaning the typical private-sale close is about 7% below the original listing. Dealer-driven segments close tighter (0.95–0.97); private high-end exotics can close as wide as 0.85.
Related terms
Fair Market Value (FMV)
Fair market value is the price a willing buyer and willing seller would agree on for a vehicle in an open market, with neither party under pressure.
Depreciation
Depreciation is the drop in a vehicle's market value over time, expressed as a percentage of the original purchase price.
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