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The Zebra
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Average car price is at an all-time high of $47,000 going into 2022 | The Zebra
April 19, 2024 - A licensed insurance agent, she specializes in creating clear, accessible content t… ... By the end of 2021, the average car price topped out at just over $47,000 — a record figure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic effects felt worldwide.[1] ...
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USA Today
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Want a new car? Ownership costs are way up, so plan to spend about $900 a month on it
August 18, 2022 - 8-week series🤑 Check home prices 🏠 Most iconic US brands 💸 to your 📩 ... Updated Aug. 18, 2022, 12:25 p.m. ET · The average cost to own and operate a new car this year is $10,728 per year, per AAA.
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Average new car price is $49,000. At what point does this stop making sense?
Please stop paying it. The market will correct if people just stop spending money More on reddit.com
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I bought a used car in US in 2022. Now it's price (KBB) is down by 40%. Is this normal?
Yes. You bought at the peak of the used car price inflation. More on reddit.com
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The average cost of a new car tops $50,000 for the first time ever
Today’s auto market is being driven by wealthier households who have access to capital, good loan rates and are propping up the higher end of the market So rich people can still afford nicer cars, others are holding off. This somewhat tracks as (even maxed out on trim) most cars fall under $50k unless they're from a luxury brand. Even the luxury brands prices typically start under the $50k mark. Also probably a poor choice to use "average" instead of the median price, as there's some large outliers that likely shift the average higher than you'd think. More on reddit.com
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Average US transaction price for new vehicles is $45,343 in Q4 2024, average incentive spending is 7.1%
For reference it was $48k in april this year, and down from all time high of $49,929 in December 2022. Good sign https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43611570/average-new-car-price-down-still-high/ https://caredge.com/guides/new-car-price-trends-in-2025 Source on that is KBB though, not sure if thats directly comparable but I imagine it should be? More on reddit.com
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Autolist
autolist.com › guides › what does the average new car cost now?
What Does the Average New Car Cost Now?
October 12, 2025 - The average price of a new vehicle has risen over the years. This article explains why the prices have risen and if a new or used car is best for you.
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AAA Newsroom
newsroom.aaa.com › wp-content › uploads › 2022 › 08 › 2022-YourDrivingCosts-FactSheet-7-1.pdf pdf
1 YOUR DRIVING COSTS 2022 How Much Does it Really Cost to Own a New Car?
Average Ownership Costs Per Mile · Miles per Year · 10k · 15k · 20k · Average Cost · 76¢ · 72¢ · 70¢ · Average MSRP of a new car: $33,301 · Cost · Description · Depreciation · $3,656 loss in · value/year · Based on the difference between new-vehicle purchase price & estimated ...
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Money
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New Car Prices Rise Closer to Average of $50,000 in 2022 | Money
January 10, 2024 - New car prices are rising in the U.S. According to Kelley Blue Book's latest report, the average purchase price is creeping toward $50,000.
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Kelley Blue Book
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Average New Car Price Sets Record - Kelley Blue Book
December 13, 2022 - Luxury cars made up 18.2% of total sales in November – a near record. In November 2022, the average luxury buyer paid $67,050 for a new vehicle — a record high and up $405 from October.
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NerdWallet
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Are car prices coming down? - NerdWallet
3 weeks ago - As of May, the average transaction price (ATP) paid for a new vehicle stood at $49,220 — a modest 1.2% increase compared to the same time last year and the smallest annual gain of 2026
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CarEdge
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New Car Prices Climb to New Records in June. Are Car Prices Going Down in July?
April 20, 2023 - In June of 2022, the average transaction price (ATP) soared to $48,043, according to Kelley Blue Book’s data. June prices rose 1.9% ($895) from May and were up 12.7% ($5,410) from June 2021.
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Kelley Blue Book
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New-Vehicle Prices Set Record in July 2022, According to Kelley Blue Book, as Inventory Improves Year-Over-Year and Luxury Share Remains Elevated - Aug 10, 2022
The average price paid for a new non-luxury vehicle last month was $44,431, up $363 from June, and a new record for non-luxury vehicles, beating out the high set the prior month. Car shoppers in the non-luxury segment paid on average $875 above sticker price, a decrease from the prior month.
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Car and Driver
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New Car Price Keeps Climbing, with Average Now at Almost $47,100
January 12, 2022 - It was certainly news in the summer of 2021 when the average price for a new car crossed over the $40,000 threshold, but now that it's 2022, car shoppers would probably love to see those numbers on their car's sticker.
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Reddit
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r/MiddleClassFinance on Reddit: Average new car price is $49,000. At what point does this stop making sense?
June 2, 2026 -

The average new car price is now around $49,000 in the U.S. and honestly… how is that normal?

That’s just the purchase price too. Once you factor in interest, insurance, maintenance, and everything else, the real monthly cost gets way higher than people expect.

Are people still buying new at these prices, or just finding ways to work around it?

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Experian
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The Average Car Price Is Nearing All-Time High
May 11, 2025 - The average price tag of a new car is $47,962, and the average price for used cars is $25,180. That’s significantly higher than five years ago, but slightly lower than 2022 and 2023.
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Statista
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U.S.: Average new vehicle price by vehicle type| Statista
April 17, 2026 - Premium Statistic Average new luxury vehicle price by vehicle type in the U.S. 2022-2023 · Premium Statistic Suggested retail price and transaction price of new vehicles by brand in the U.S. Premium Statistic New vehicle sales incentive program volume in the U.S. 2017-2021 · Basic Statistic Chevrolet car sales in Finland 2011-2022
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Cox Automotive
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New-Vehicle Prices End 2022 at Record High - Cox Automotive Inc.
August 30, 2023 - The new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) started 2022 at $46,620 and dipped down in the first quarter before beginning a steady climb upwards, according to data from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company.
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PR Newswire
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New-Vehicle Prices Set Record in July 2022, According to Kelley Blue Book, as Inventory Improves Year-Over-Year and Luxury Share Remains Elevated
August 10, 2022 - The global company's more than 27,000 team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of nearly $20 billion. www.coxautoinc.com ... According to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand, the average new-vehicle transaction price (ATP) in March was 3.5%...
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ConsumerAffairs
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How Much Does a Car Cost? (2026) | ConsumerAffairs®
February 19, 2026 - Over the last decade, both new and used vehicle prices have steadily increased. In 2019, the average cost of a new car was a little over $36,000, and by 2022, the average price increased by nearly $10,000.
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AAA Newsroom
newsroom.aaa.com › 2023 › 08 › annual-new-car-ownership-costs-boil-over-12k
Annual New Car Ownership Costs Boil Over $12K – AAA Newsroom
This is a sharp increase from 2022 when the average yearly cost was only $10,728, or $894 monthly. “It’s important for car buyers to clearly understand the costs associated with owning a new vehicle,” said Greg Brannon, AAA’s director of automotive research.