10 Biggest Used Car Price Drops
December 26, 2013
As with everything that's for sale, prices can fluctuate. And when it comes to used cars, those prices can fluctuate by a great deal. According to Cars.com, overall used car prices in December hit a new low for 2013, averaging about $700 less than at the start of the year.
On the list of the top 10 price drops are the Mitsubishi Outlander with a 3.5% drop, BWM Z4 with a 2.9% decrease, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class with a drop of 2.9%. On the flipside, the BMW X3, Porsche 911 and GMC Sierra 1500 all increased in price.
Biggest Price Drops
| Vehicle | Dec. Avg. Price | Difference from Nov. | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander | $18,155.00 | -$668.00 | -3.5% |
| BMW Z4 | $37,581.00 | -$1,108.00 | -2.9% |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | $37,311.00 | -$1,100.00 | -2.9% |
| BMW 128i | $24,723.00 | -$729.00 | -2.9% |
| Infiniti M37 | $31,624.00 | -$923.00 | -2.8% |
| Mercury Mariner | $16,883.00 | -$482.00 | -2.7% |
| Kia Sedona | $17,413.00 | -$479.00 | -2.7% |
| Mercury Milan | $14,615.00 | -$403.00 | -2.7% |
| Kia Rio | $11,850.00 | -$326.00 | -2.7% |
| Ford Flex | $22,529.00 | -$612.00 | -2.6% |
Biggest Price Increases
| Vehicle | Dec. Avg. Price | Difference from Nov. | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 | $32,493.00 | $330.00 | 1.0% |
| Porsche 911 | $94,882.00 | $527.00 | 0.6% |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | $29,001.00 | $58.00 | 0.2% |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar No-Haggle, Edmunds Price Promise, and 1-800 Car Show are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.California Residents - Important:
There is a new online car buying service called Roadster, available only to California residents, which I highly recommend you try - especially if you hate the stress of haggling with a car salesman. They provide an expert concierge who negotiates the price of the car and delivers it to your home with zero hassle - you never have to interact with a dealership. Here is my in-depth review of Roadster and why I recommend it.- Gregg Fidan
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