Best Leased Cars to Buy Back and Sell for Profit

The average three-year-old used car is worth 35.7 percent, or $7,952, more than its residual value estimated at the beginning of its leasing term The vehicle that is worth the most compared to its predicted price is the Volkswagen Tiguan, with a 69.4 percent or $9,820 increase Because the...

Sep 13, 2025

Used Cars to Avoid Buying Right Now

Used car prices finally appear to be falling after two years of year-over-year price increases as a result of the global microchip shortage. According to a recent iSeeCars.com analysis of over 1.9 million used car sales, used car prices decreased 3.0 percent in December 2022 compared to the previous...

Sep 13, 2025

The Used Cars with the Largest and Smallest Price Increases Amid the Microchip Shortage

Summary:  Used vehicle prices dropped by less than 4 percent year-over-year for the third month in a row Used electric vehicle prices have fallen by nearly 30 percent, and the free fall keeps accelerating, growing from 8.8 percent in January to 16.8 percent in March to 29.5 percent in...

Sep 13, 2025

Dealers Can't Get Rid Of These Slow-Selling Cars

The microchip shortage continues to impact new and used car sales as major automakers are forced to halt production, leading to lower inventory levels, especially for the most in-demand vehicles. Despite reduced inventory and heightened demand for both new and used cars overall, some vehicles defy this trend and...

Sep 13, 2025

The Hottest New and Used Cars in September

Highlights:  The average used car sells in 49 days, which is 6.1 percent faster than a year ago, but new cars have slowed by 25.7 percent The Tesla Model S is the slowest-selling used vehicle, taking an average of 88.3 days to sell New and used electric cars now...

Sep 13, 2025

Top 10 Cars That Hold Their Value Best

Summary: Electric vehicles are the worst segment at holding their value, losing 49.1 percent in five years Trucks and hybrids retain the most value, losing only 35 and 37 percent, respectively Several sports cars, small SUVs and economy cars also hold their value extremely well, with the Porsche 911,...

Sep 13, 2025

How Much Have Used Car Prices Gone Up in Your State?

The average one-to-five-year-old car cost an average of $33,582 in December. While this number seems high, used car prices have actually been falling after two years of year-over-year price increases as a result of the global microchip shortage. According to a recent iSeeCars.com analysis of over 1.9 million used...

Sep 13, 2025

The Hottest New and Used Cars in October

Highlights:  The average used car sells in 49 days, which is 6.1 percent faster than a year ago, but new cars have slowed by 25.7 percent The Tesla Model S is the slowest-selling used vehicle, taking an average of 88.3 days to sell New and used electric cars now...

Sep 13, 2025

Will There Be Black Friday Car Deals for 2021?

According to an iSeeCars analysis, Black Friday is historically among the best times to buy a car, marked by sales events that often extend through the upcoming holiday season. However, with used car prices at record highs and new cars consistently being marked up above MSRP due to increased...

Sep 13, 2025

15 Cars That Cost More Used Than New

Summary The average lightly used car costs $3,701 less than its new version Last year, lightly used cars averaged 8.5 percent, or $3,574, above their new counterparts Used vehicles currently priced above new include hybrids like the Ford Maverick, two minivans, and three premium/special interest models There are 20...

Sep 13, 2025

Used Car Prices Are Still On the Rise: Which Cars are Impacted the Most?

Summary:  Used vehicle prices dropped by less than 4 percent year-over-year for the third month in a row Used electric vehicle prices have fallen by nearly 30 percent, and the free fall keeps accelerating, growing from 8.8 percent in January to 16.8 percent in March to 29.5 percent in...

Sep 13, 2025

Fastest-Selling New and Used Cars

Highlights:  The average used car sells in 49 days, which is 6.1 percent faster than a year ago, but new cars have slowed by 25.7 percent The Tesla Model S is the slowest-selling used vehicle, taking an average of 88.3 days to sell New and used electric cars now...

Sep 13, 2025

How to Get a Deal on Slow-Selling Cars

It took 37.2 days for the average new vehicle to sell in June and 52.1 days for the average used vehicle, according to a recent study by car search engine iSeeCars.com. Even in today’s market with inventory constraints from the ongoing microchip shortage, there are new and used cars...

Sep 13, 2025

The Most Popular Cars in Every State

Pickup trucks have once again proven their dominance as the preferred vehicles among American consumers. The Ford F-150 has been America’s best-selling new vehicle for an astounding 40 years, and three additional pickup trucks are also among the top 10 best sellers. Pickup trucks are also popular with used...

Sep 13, 2025

Which Cities Have the Highest Used Car Prices?

Used car prices have reached record highs, with the average used car price at $30,799 according to iSeeCars.com’s recent analysis.  Car buyers in some cities pay well above this average, while others pay far below. In which cities can drivers expect to pay the most and least for used...

Sep 13, 2025