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Best & Worst Cities to Buy a Used Car
February 21, 2013
If you're in the market for a used car, the city you purchase
in may have an impact on the price.
According to Forbes,
there can be quite a difference in car prices between US cities. For
instance, cars sold in Miami, FL are nearly 7 percent less expensive
than the national average, while used cars in Jackson, MS may make you
fork over 9 percent more than the national average.
Here's a look at the top 10 most affordable and least affordable cities
in the US when it comes to buying a used car, based on the national
average transaction price.
10 Most Affordable Cities
| City | % Below National Average Price |
|---|---|
| Miami, FL | -6.6% |
| Cleveland, OH | -5.7% |
| Rochester, NY | -5.4% |
| Detroit, MI | -4.7% |
| Stamford, CT | -4.7% |
| Akron, OH | -4.4% |
| Buffalo, NY | -4.4% |
| Toledo, OH | -3.7% |
| New York, NY | -3.7% |
| Minneapolis, MN | -2.8% |
10 Least Affordable Cities
| City | % Above National Average Price |
|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 9.0% |
| Seattle, WA | 6.4% |
| Montgomery, AL | 5.8% |
| Little Rock, AR | 5.8% |
| Knoxville, TN | 5.5% |
| Mobile, AL | 5.3% |
| Fresno, CA | 4.8% |
| Memphis, TN | 4.8% |
| Wichita, KS | 4.8% |
| Lincoln, NE | 4.7% |
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