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Best & Worst Used Car Values
August 25, 2016
If you're looking for the best deal on a used car, you should be focusing on the subcompact models - that's according to Edmunds.com Used Vehicle Market Report, which came out this week.
Prices in the sub-compact segment were down over 6% compared to a year ago, while other used car segments such as compact pickup trucks actually increased by over 10%.
Take a look at the best and worst used car segments below.
As always, if you're shopping for a new car right now, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect to quickly see the best deals being offered in your area.
Best Used Car Values
Vehicle Segment | Avg Price Q2 2015 | Avg Price Q2 2016 | Q2 2016 vs. Q2 2015 |
---|---|---|---|
Subcompact Car | $12,233 | $11,461 | -6.30% |
Compact Car | $12,397 | $12,153 | -2.00% |
Midsize Car | $14,039 | $13,892 | -1.00% |
Large Crossover SUV | $22,310 | $22,182 | -0.60% |
Premium Luxury Car | $45,291 | $45,442 | 0.30% |
Overall | $18,854 | $19,367 | 2.70% |
Worst Used Car Values
Vehicle Segment | Avg Price Q2 2015 | Avg Price Q2 2016 | Q2 2016 vs. Q2 2015 |
---|---|---|---|
Compact Truck | $17,235 | $18,978 | 10.10% |
Large Traditional SUV | $24,652 | $26,852 | 8.90% |
Premium Luxury SUV | $37,626 | $40,531 | 7.70% |
Midsize Traditional SUV | $20,883 | $22,477 | 7.60% |
Large Car | $14,249 | $15,315 | 7.50% |
Overall | $18,854 | $19,367 | 2.70% |
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