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New vs. used car choices for buyers

Choosing between a new and used car is a decision that involves multiple factors, each affecting the overall ownership ...
Marketplace

Under the hood: The engine driving used car prices

COVID-19 changed the used car market as supply chain constraints and rising demand pushed prices higher. In 2025, those ...

How much is the used car really worth?

Wholesale price/trade-in value. This is essentially a car's trade-in value to a dealer, who will likely sell it to someone ...

Cars are essential in most of the U.S. They're also increasingly unaffordable

The average new car costs $50,000. The average used car is $25,000. Insurance, repairs and maintenance are soaring. But America's car-centric habits also cost us in more subtle ways.

In the market for a new car? Buyers can now expect to pay at least $50K for the first time ever — does that mean you should hold off on buying?

After years of inflation, supply shocks and new import tariffs, the average three-year-old vehicle now sells for about $31,000 (1) – a price tag that used to belong to something brand new. So why not ...
USA Today

Used car prices hit record highs in 2025: What buyers need to know

The average sales price of a three-year-old used car in America surpassed $30K for the first time since 2023. The average age of used cars returning to dealerships has gone up, attributable to the low ...

New car prices top $50,000 on average for the first time ever

The average new car price has skyrocketed to $50,000. Tariffs, the end of the federal EV tax credit and luxury car sales are ...