A description of the quote services provided by Kelley Blue Book, as well as the services that can be found via Consumer Reports.

One of the premier sources for car quotes is the Kelley Blue Book. This reference is generally accessed at its web page, www.kbb.com, but it may also be obtained in print form upon request. Many people who want to sell their old car, or perhaps even just wish to find out how much it's worth, consult its Blue Book value.

Kelley Blue Book provides a price estimate for the car of your choice. It allows you to input the specific make, model, and features you desire in your car, and then displays the suggested retail price for that specific vehicle. If you are willing to invest the time, you can use the site to compare different makes or models of cars that you are considering with similar features. Their Blue Book values may vary drastically, thus making your decision much easier.

If you are in a hurry, the page also offers a quick '3-step quote' service: you simply input the make and model you desire, your location, and a quick summary of your personal contact information, and then you are presented with prices from your local dealers for that specific car. You may then customize the features you wish to add so long as the dealer permits.

While a car's Kelley Blue Book rating is one of the most popular methods of determining its worth, it is certainly not the only option available. The latest edition of Consumer Reports is readily available, either in print or at its website (www.consumerreports.org), and contains the latest reviews and value rankings for the newest cars on the market. This page is a bit harder to navigate than the Kelley Blue Book one, simply because Consumer Reports deals with a much greater variety of products.

Neither of the above sites is truly 'better' than the other, and both sources are widely acclaimed and trusted. Consumer Reports can provide you with information regarding any product you could wish to buy, whereas Kelley Blue Book deals specifically with cars. Consequently, its information may be more directly useful to you. Its quotes are the standard for the automobile market, and will certainly give you at least a general idea as to how much a given car is worth.