6 Oct 2026, Tue

Used Car Prices Ease As New Vehicle Costs Climb

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Car shopping has been an exercise in frustration since the market upheaval that began in 2020, but some normalcy is returning. Used car prices have been growing more affordable, even as new vehicle costs continue moving in the opposite direction.

The diverging trends reflect a market still finding its footing after years of disruption. For budget-conscious buyers, the softening used market offers some relief, while those eyeing new cars face an increasingly steep price barrier.

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