Auto Industry Statistics - New Car Buying

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Latest NADA Data report

 

Selling Price

In 2024, the average retail price of a new automobile was just over $47,650.

BUY OR
“LEASE”?

More Sales from More Dealerships

Over 15.9 million new vehicles were purchased or leased from nearly 17,000 franchised dealers.

Cars vs Trucks

Nearly 3 million new cars (18.7%) and over 12.9 million light-duty trucks (81.3%) were purchased or leased.

Aging Used Car Market

The average age of all passenger cars and light-duty trucks owned is around 12.6 years old.

At year-end, there were around 296.6 million vehicles registered and in operation in the U.S.

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IS NEGOTIABLE

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Dealer Profits

“F&I Products” account for almost 40% of a dealer’s gross profits from their new and used vehicle departments.

Add-On Sales

Approximately 37%-40% of all new vehicle buyers purchase an “Extended Warranty”.