As an example of this analysis, Black Book data shows that the Toyota FJ Cruiser, whose last model-year was 2014, has actually gone up in value by 25.7% compared to other vehicles that were listed in its segment.
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A strong retail market has led to fewer no sales and continued stable wholesale prices, according to Black Book’s July 23 Market Insights report.
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Economic growth and positive consumer sentiment helped drive June’s depreciation rates to the lowest levels seen in five years, according to Black Book.
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June was an especially strong month for the used-vehicle market, resulting in J.D. Power Valuation Services’ Seasonally Adjusted Used Vehicle Price Index increasing 1.2 points from May to 118.2. Compared to a year ago, the index was up 4.1 points.
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Low depreciation among sporty cars and small sedans and SUVs helped maintain weekly wholesale values at stable levels last week, according to Black Book’s Market Insights for July 16.
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Overall, car segment values decreased 0.34% last week, compared to 0.30% the week before. Truck segment values decreased 0.25% last week, the same decline the segment experienced the week before.
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Although new-vehicle sales are expected to contract in the coming months, the average price for those vehicles is expected to rise, thanks in part to the continued shift in demand toward larger vehicles.
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The strongest segments through June were subcompact and sporty sedans. These segments both saw their values increase by over 1% through the month, at 1.4% and 1.2%, respectively.
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Wholesale values continued to see little change last week, although demand for sporty cars appears to be dwindling as the average value of that segment has begun to drop.
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Sporty and luxury car depreciation improved last week, however, mid-size car depreciation offset the improvement experienced by those segments, according to Black Book’s June 25 Market Insights report.
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