The Official School Bus Blue Book is divided by Style of bus - Style A-I, A-1I, B, C or D. To value a specific piece of equipment, first determine the bus Style using the Style table located in the front of the book. Then turn to the section for that specific style. Values are sorted by Body Manufacturer, then Body Model, then Chassis Manufacturer, then Seating Capacity and, finally, by Year.

It is also important to include values for options, engine and transmission as either additions or subtractions to the Wholesale and Retail values in order to arrive at an accurate vehicle price. The Options, Engine and Transmission schedules are located behind the base value pages. If you have any questions on how to use this publication, please feel free to call us at (866) 378-7100.

Used properly, this publication can help you maximize profit when selling and keep you from overpaying when purchasing used buses. The Official School Bus Blue Book is a reflection of the previous year's sales transactions. It is not a projection or forecast. The appraisers at Bus Solution have proven models that can provide an accurate residual forecast for the purposes of lending.

Prices are based on school buses as normally equipped. Special or custom items and converted buses are not dealt with here. Buses are priced in "ready to operate condition" with all components in good working order.

Be aware that many buses operate on leased tires, which may or may not be sold with the bus. Buying the balance of the lease on the tires could add several thousand dollars to the price, so be sure to ask about this issue prior to any transaction.