{"id":9,"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":"2026-03-20T14:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:09:48","slug":"certified-pre-owned-vs-used-cars-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.folsomautomall.com\/blog\/certified-pre-owned-vs-used-cars-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Pre-Owned vs. Used Cars: What&#8217;s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Folsom Auto Mall - What&#039;s The Difference Between Certified-Pre-Owned and Used?\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8TMMDsDlfSw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><u><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/u><br>At Folsom Auto Mall, shoppers often ask: \u201cShould I buy a certified pre-owned (CPO) car or a regular used car?\u201d The answer depends on your priorities for price, warranty, and peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>What Is Certified Pre-Owned (CPO)?<\/u><\/strong><br>&#8211; Factory-backed inspection and warranty.<br>&#8211; Typically less than 5 years old with low mileage.<br>&#8211; Available at many of our brand-franchised stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><u><strong>What Is a Standard Used Car?<\/strong><\/u><br>&#8211; Sold as-is unless a dealer warranty is added.<br>&#8211; Often lower priced than CPO vehicles.<br>&#8211; Wide range of makes, models, and price points, including bargain inventory under $15K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><u><strong>Folsom Auto Mall Advantage<\/strong><\/u><br>We stock both CPO and standard used cars across nine dealerships, letting you compare side-by-side in one location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><u><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/u><br>Q: Are CPO vehicles more expensive at Folsom Auto Mall?&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>A: Prices are market competitive and the value comes with the included inspection, warranty, and added confidence.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q: Can I finance both used and CPO cars?&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>A: Absolutely. Our finance team works with all credit levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><u><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/u><br>Choose CPO if you want extra coverage. Choose used if you want a lower price. 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