With arrival Winter season And he offered New models in the United Statescar companies began to offer Promotions, credits and discounts To encourage sales. Although many consumers choose to purchase a Used car As a cheaper alternative, This is not always the case when working out the final numbers..
A recent study on Carfax It reveals that the current price difference between a new car and a used car is minimumWhich means that buying a model that just came from a dealership could be just as well More suitable in the medium and long term.
The report indicates that Average price of used cars In the United States it has reached its highest levels recently 18 monthsThis reduces the price gap with new models.
On average, the difference between a New car 2025 And a 2023 used barely 1300 US dollars.
according to M. NguyenHe is an expert in this field, and this situation is due to Car production shortages during the pandemicWhen factories reduced their activity. “What is considered a used car today simply does not exist in large quantities,” he explained.
Nguyen added that Show used cars Still low, instead Demand is still highwhich pushes prices to rise. In many cases, a car that is two years old may have… Similar value Until a new one.
For example, Honda Civic 2023 It has an average price 24,300 US dollarswhile the model 2025 new Costs 27,400 US dollarsaccording to the study.
For experts Carfaxin the current market There is not much difference in price Between a new car and a used car. However, vehicles New offers great advantagessuch as better warranties, longer useful life, and access to more competitive financing plans.
Nguyen highlighted this Monthly payments The cost of purchasing a new car can be “less than many think,” especially if you take advantage of the dealer’s promotions.
In the past three years, Interest rates It has remained above the historical average, affecting those who buy used cars the most.
In addition, many manufacturers offer Special incentiveslike 0% interest at openingOr buy-back bonuses or direct discounts, in order to reduce excess inventory in the market where Consumer shows caution.
For those looking for a used car, the media reported that during the month of October 2025 prices in the market varied, but despite this there are Declining price trends between various sectors.