Only full-size vans, Mini SUVs, and full-size SUVs had month-over-month increases in average prices.
by Staff
June 5, 2015
KONTOS
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Average wholesale used-vehicle prices fell significantly in May relative to April, though they remained modestly higher than year-ago levels, according to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices by Vehicle Model Class. Besides seasonal factors, supply growth put downward pressure on prices.
KONTOS
"Used-vehicle retail sales were a mixed bag in May, as franchised dealers enjoyed an uptick in sales, especially of CPO units, while independent dealers saw year-over-year declines," according to Tom Kontos, EVP & chief economist for ADESA Analytical Services.
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Wholesale used vehicle prices in May averaged $10,440 – down 2.5-percent compared to April, but up 1.1percent relative to May 2014. Only full-size vans, Mini SUVs, and full-size SUVs had month-over-month increases in average prices.
Average wholesale prices for used vehicles remarketed by manufacturers were down 0.2% month-over-month and down 6.5 percent year-over-year. Prices for fleet/lease consignors were down 3 percent sequentially and down 3 percent annually. Dealer consignors saw a 2.6-percent price decrease vs. April, but enjoyed a 1.8-percent increase relative to May 2014.
A new data series from NADA showed a 3.6-percent year-over-year increase in used vehicle sales by franchised dealers, but a 1.6-percent decrease for independent dealers. CPO sales set new highs in May, growing 8.3 percent month-over-month and 12.2 percent year-over-year, according to figures from Autodata.
WHOLESALE USED-VEHICLE PRICE TRENDS
Average Prices ($/Unit)
Latest Month Versus:
May-15
Apr-15
May-14
Prior Month
Prior Year
Total All Vehicles
$10,440
$10,703
$10,328
-2.5%
1.1%
Total Cars
$9,085
$9,376
$9,226
-3.1%
-1.5%
Compact Car
$7,213
$7,433
$7,267
-3.0%
-0.7%
Midsize Car
$8,024
$8,298
$8,504
-3.3%
-5.6%
Fullsize Car
$7,183
$7,641
$7,200
-6.0%
-0.2%
Luxury Car
$12,923
$13,205
$12,668
-2.1%
2.0%
Sporty Car
$13,885
$14,084
$13,140
-1.4%
5.7%
Total Trucks
$11,777
$11,915
$10,914
-1.2%
7.9%
Mini Van
$7,630
$8,221
$7,311
-7.2%
4.4%
Fullsize Van
$12,622
$12,471
$11,237
1.2%
12.3%
Mini SUV
$14,187
$14,130
$13,020
0.4%
9.0%
Midsize SUV
$8,575
$8,717
$8,387
-1.6%
2.2%
Fullsize SUV
$12,017
$11,900
$10,901
1.0%
10.2%
Luxury SUV
$19,889
$19,947
$19,765
-0.3%
0.6%
Compact Pickup
$8,089
$8,107
$7,723
-0.2%
4.7%
Fullsize Pickup
$14,556
$14,607
$13,343
-0.4%
9.1%
Total Crossovers
$12,332
$12,700
$12,817
-2.9%
-3.8%
Compact CUV
$10,843
$11,255
$11,575
-3.7%
-6.3%
Mid/Fullsize CUV
$13,447
$13,763
$14,095
-2.3%
-4.6%
Source: ADESA Analytical Services. April data revised.
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