{"id":223,"date":"2025-10-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.folsomautomall.com\/blog\/2025\/october\/29\/certified-pre-owned-vs-used-cars-whats-the-difference.htm?locale=en_US"},"modified":"2025-10-29T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T00:00:00","slug":"certified-pre-owned-vs-used-cars-whats-the-difference-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.folsomautomall.com\/blog\/certified-pre-owned-vs-used-cars-whats-the-difference-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Pre-Owned vs. Used Cars: What’s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introduction<\/strong><\/u>
\nAt Folsom Auto Mall, shoppers often ask: “Should I buy a certified pre-owned (CPO) car or a regular used car?” The answer depends on your priorities for price, warranty, and peace of mind.<\/p>\n

What Is Certified Pre-Owned (CPO)?<\/u><\/strong>
\n– Factory-backed inspection and warranty.
\n– Typically less than 5 years old with low mileage.
\n– Available at many of our brand-franchised stores.<\/p>\n

What Is a Standard Used Car?<\/strong><\/u>
\n– Sold as-is unless a dealer warranty is added.
\n– Often lower priced than CPO vehicles.
\n– Wide range of makes, models, and price points, including bargain inventory under $15K.<\/p>\n

Folsom Auto Mall Advantage<\/strong><\/u>
\nWe stock both CPO and standard used cars across nine dealerships, letting you compare side-by-side in one location.<\/p>\n

FAQ<\/strong><\/u>
\nQ: Are CPO vehicles more expensive at Folsom Auto Mall?  
\nA: Prices are market competitive and the value comes with the included inspection, warranty, and added confidence.  <\/p>\n

Q: Can I finance both used and CPO cars?  
\nA: Absolutely. Our finance team works with all credit levels.  <\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/u>
\nChoose CPO if you want extra coverage. Choose used if you want a lower price. Either way, Folsom Auto Mall offers one of the widest selections in Northern California.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Introduction At Folsom Auto Mall, shoppers often ask: “Should I buy a certified pre-owned (CPO) car or a regular used car?” The answer depends on your priorities for price, warranty, and peace of mind. What Is Certified Pre-Owned (CPO)? – Factory-backed inspection and warranty. – Typically less than 5 years old with low mileage. – […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n