When you think of upgrading your ride to an Alfa Romeo in Cherry Hill or Philadelphia, you may find it challenging to select among the classically styled midsize Giulia, compact Stelvio SUV, or compact Tonale crossover. But those are only some of the options, as they are pre-owned by Alfa Romeo and other brands.

While it's hard to argue with the latest technologies, most powerful engines, and pleasing scent that only never-driven vehicles can have, their expense and accelerated depreciation may give you pause. Fortunately, at Alfa Romeo of Maple Shade, we offer pre-owned models, which reward you with several advantages.

Easily the biggest perk of a pre-owned vehicle is the price. Kelley Book notes pre-owned costs about half of the average price of a new car -- a savings of almost 50 percent. The difference increases if you're comfortable with an older model or one with more miles.

Much of the savings comes from the depreciation that a new car suffers: up to 11 percent the minute it comes off the lot, 20 percent more after the first year, and about 15-25% per year after that. The original owner takes the hit for this drop in value, leaving you, the pre-owned buyer, with the savings.

Of course, the lower pre-owned cost means smaller monthly payments from a less expensive auto loan, which you can pay off more quickly. Registration fees and insurance costs also decrease because pre-owned vehicles are less costly to repair.

Now that you know some of the pluses of a pre-owned vehicle, the only choice you have left to make is which one to choose. Our sales consultants are dedicated to ensuring you pick the right car or SUV for your needs with our finance team's assistance when you're ready. 

For everything from regular oil changes to major transmission repairs, you can count on the brand-vetted automotive techs in our service department to keep you going. Find out more about our exceptional customer service by contacting us at Alfa Romeo of Maple Shade.