2015's Best Deals on Used Cars
July 30, 2015
If you're in the market for a late model used car, I've got good news for you -- industry insiders say now is a great time to buy!
According to a recent report from Cars.com, the average asking price for 2012 to 2014 model-year used cars fell about 0.63% during the first half of 2015.
Cars.com also released their top 10 list of 2012-2014 used cars with the most significant price drops from January to June 2015. Although the list is dominated by BMW with five of the 10 vehicles on the list, the number one spot was taken by the Nissan Leaf, which dropped in price by 22.5%. Also on the list is the GMC Savana 2500, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, and Smart ForTwo. Below is the full top 10 list of best used car deals.
And for even more savings, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle, CarsDirect and NADAGuides to quickly see the lowest prices available on used vehicles in your area.
| Rank | Vehicle | June 30 Avg. Price | Difference from Jan. 1 | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nissan Leaf | $13,071 | -$3,786 | -22.5% |
| 2 | GMC Savana 2500 | $24,328 | -$5,811 | -19.3% |
| 3 | BMW 528i | $33,095 | -$6,853 | -17.2% |
| 4 | BMW 535i | $38,668 | -$6,910 | -15.2% |
| 5 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | $77,574 | -$11,987 | -13.4% |
| 6 | BMW 328i | $30,245 | -$4,408 | -12.7% |
| 7 | Smart ForTwo | $9,802 | -$1,321 | -11.9% |
| 8 | BMW 550i | $43,817 | -$5,807 | -11.7% |
| 9 | Audi A8 | $54,740 | -$6,914 | 11.2% |
| 10 | BMW Z4 | $37,635 | -$4,737 | -11.2% |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar No-Haggle, CarsDirect, and NADAGuides 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.- Gregg Fidan
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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
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