Used Car Market FAQ
Direct, dated answers from the July 2026 VehiSales Used Car Price Index · Snapshot: July 2, 2026
$23,905Typical used-car asking price
-2.9%Month-over-month, like-for-like
627,039Live used listings measured
What is the typical used-car asking price?
In July 2026, the median asking price across 50 U.S. markets was $23,905. Median means half of measured listings were priced higher and half lower.
Are used-car prices rising or falling?
Like-for-like used-car asking prices were down 2.9% month over month. This compares the same makes and models across two 30-day windows, which avoids treating a shift in inventory mix as a price change.
How much inventory does the index cover?
The latest edition measures 627,039 live used listings, from 1,235,177 total active listings in its tracked markets.
Does VehiSales measure sale prices?
No. VehiSales Research measures asking prices in active listings, not final negotiated transaction prices. See the full methodology and known limitations.
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