The average transaction price for a light vehicle in the U.S. in June was $37,285.
Spring Resale Market Arrives for Trucks
Overall truck segments are declining but some truckmakers saw increases of up to 5% due to new 1/2-ton pickups.
Overall truck segments are declining but some truckmakers saw increases of up to 5% due to new 1/2-ton pickups.
For the third year in a row — and fourth overall — Toyota has earned Kelley Blue Book's overall Best Resale Value Award for mainstream brand.
One tactic that OEMs are leveraging in order to offset some of this growth is the use of incentives.
Deprecation was low through most of 2018. Segments such as sedans performed better than they have in years past, while trucks and SUVs continue to retain their values well.
Utility vehicles and pickups played a large part in driving up the average transaction price for a new vehicle to $35,635 in May, a 3.4% increase over the same time last year, according to Kelley Blue Book.
The average transaction price of a new car in April was $35,411, a 2% increase year-over-year, according to a Kelley Blue Book report.
The average transaction price for a new vehicle in March reached $35,285, 2% higher when compared to the same time last year, according to a Kelley Blue Book announcement.
The Volkswagen Group, General Motors, and Toyota Motor Company are three of the OEMs that experienced the highest rise in average transaction price. Respectively, the three OEMs saw average transaction prices rise 7.1%, 3.5%, and 3.4%.
Five General Motors vehicles from the 2018 model year have the lowest cost to own in their categories over a five-year period, while four Toyota or Lexus vehicles also made an annual list from Kelley Blue Book.
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