State Farm total loss valuation seems low, worth pushing?

Hey guys,

I’m dealing with a total loss claim and wanted a second opinion.

Car: 2016 Hyundai Tucson SE AWD, ~60k miles, NYC area.

State Farm’s valuation came out to about $10.4k ACV (~$11.4k with tax). My loan balance is around $12.4k, so I’m a bit upside down.

After reviewing the CCC valuation report, I see their comps are mostly in the $10k- $11.5k range, but I’m also seeing similar vehicles listed around $15k-$16k (Carvana and similar platforms), which makes the offer feel low relative to actual replacement cost in my area.

Also, my vehicle had a recently replaced engine, which doesn’t appear to be reflected in the valuation.

I’ve already pushed back and asked them to review the numbers.

Does this seem like a typical valuation, or is it worth pushing harder? Has anyone successfully gotten a meaningful increase in a similar situation?

Appreciate any insight.

Posted Apr 8, 2026, 2:44 AM UTC

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