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% |
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Gregg Fidan + is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
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