Average wholesale used-vehicle prices fell significantly again in June relative to May, though they remained higher than year-ago levels, according to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices by Vehicle Model Class. 

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"Besides seasonal factors, supply growth is continuing to put downward pressure on prices, though this impact remains somewhat masked by a 'richer mix' of higher-priced off-rental manufacturers program vehicles and off-lease units discussed in previous commentaries," according to Tom Kontos, EVP & chief economist for ADESA Analytical Services.

According to the recent monthly analysis, wholesale used-vehicle prices in June averaged $10,192 – down 2.5 percent compared to May, but up 2.4 percent relative to June 2014. 

"Increased supplies of compact cars played a role in softer prices for those vehicles in June.  The SUV model classes also saw some correction in prices during the month, though prices remain high for SUVs on a year-over-year basis, as the fuel price environment has been favorable to larger vehicles," according to Kontos.

Average wholesale prices for used vehicles remarketed by manufacturers were up 0.3 percent month-over-month but down 6.9 percent year-over-year, as off-rental program vehicles continue to be in high abundance. Prices for fleet/lease consignors were down 2.6 percent sequentially and down 1.5 percent   annually.  Rental risk vehicles were partly to blame here, as a large number of older, rougher, high-mileage units were de-fleeted. Dealer consignors also saw a 2.6-percent price decrease versus May, but enjoyed a 2.7-percent increase relative to June 2014.

Data from NADA showed a 2.5 percent year-over-year increase in used vehicle sales by franchised dealers and a 3.6-percent increase for independent dealers in June. CPO sales were down 8.4 percent month-over-month from last month’s record sales, but up 17.6 percent year-over-year, according to figures from Autodata.

WHOLESALE USED-VEHICLE PRICE TRENDS

 

Average Prices

($/Unit)

   

Latest Month

Versus:

 
  Jun-15 *May-15 Jun-14 Prior Month Prior Year
           
Total All Vehicles $10,192 $10,454 $9,958 -2.5% 2.4%
           
Total Cars $8,878 $9,085 $8,901 -2.3% -0.3%
Compact Car $6,883 $7,220 $6,861 -4.7% 0.3%
Midsize Car $7,795 $8,029 $8,116 -2.9% -3.9%
Fullsize Car $7,209 $7,202 $7,114 0.1% 1.3%
Luxury Car $12,997 $12,919 $12,397 0.6% 4.8%
Sporty Car $13,578 $13,872 $12,931 -2.1% 5.0%
           
Total Trucks $11,490 $11,807 $10,502 -2.7% 9.4%
Mini Van $7,363 $7,645 $6,761 -3.7% 8.9%
Fullsize Van $12,844 $12,630 $11,206 1.7% 14.6%
Mini SUV $13,591 $14,264 $12,626 -4.7% 7.6%
Midsize SUV $8,041 $8,584 $7,456 -6.3% 7.8%
Fullsize SUV $11,421 $12,018 $10,542 -5.0% 8.3%
Luxury SUV $19,803 $19,795 $19,478 0.0% 1.7%
Compact Pickup $8,126 $8,101 $7,539 0.3% 7.8%
Fullsize Pickup $14,373 $14,596 $13,116 -1.5% 9.6%
           
Total Crossovers $11,991 $12,336 $12,323 -2.8% -2.7%
Compact CUV $10,626 $10,829 $11,293 -1.9% -5.9%
Mid/Fullsize CUV $13,014 $13,456 $13,408 -3.3% -2.9%

Source: ADESA Analytical Services.

*May Data Revised.

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