<prompt> Human: To add some pertinent details, the existing car is a 2004 Ford Escape. So 10 years old and in fair condition. Would I get better value is using this as a trade-in toward my new vehicle or donating it to a cause example Cars for the Blind and using it as a tax write-off? 2nd question - IF donating would be better, what would be my best option Pennsylvania resident  <response>: Youll only receive a fraction of the cars value as a tax refund, and that only assuming you itemize.If youre looking to optimize for getting the most money, youd be better off selling private party than either of the options you presented. 