I suppose he just looked up the wholesale price and added on a a few hundred bucks. Its understandable since dealer trade in low-balling is worse than ever, and it is often a hassle selling a car private party. If you want it gone quick and possess more money than time, that's the way to go I guess. What color is the exterior?
Here is the ad for mine.
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/918616258.html
They are quite orgasmic, aren't they?