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Where the new vehicle prices have changed
Kelley Blue Book, drawn from car trading representatives, has reflected that new car prices remained stable in May, despite the fact that some manufacturers have raised expenses due to tariffs. In addition, the new sales of electric cars (EVs) were mixed with the brand, even with much more incentives. The average retail price offered by the manufacturer (MSRP) for a new car in May was $ 50,968-a slight increase in April, but the maximum number of 2025 has been the highest. And increased 2.1% per year. 2024. December The top of the MSRPS was $ 51,990.
The new vehicle average transactions (ATP) was almost identical to April $ 48,811,48,799 and increased by 1%compared to last year. Compact and medium -sized segments of SUVs remained the same, and, before starting with tariff shopping, sales of dealers have fallen to 15.6 million compared to April 17.3 million. Sports cars, luxury cars and luxury SUVs in May increased the highest price, while popular small/medium -sized pickups increased by 0.9% per month and reached $ 42,062.
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EV incentives are increasing in spite of that
The incentives were the least clear trends in the sales data of new May vehicles. The new car incentives increased slightly from 6.7% to 6.8% ($ 3,297)-the same amount, just as may per year. However, several car manufacturers have reduced incentives last month, including Volkswagen, Mazda, Land Rover, Volvo, BMW, Chrysler, Jeep and RAM. However, several manufacturers such as Tesla, Toyota and Nissan can significantly increase costs, while Toyota increased by 20%. Although Toyota’s increase in promotional costs is noticeable, it remains less than 6.8% of the industry in May 4.1% ATP. Compact segments of SUVs were among the classes with the least change in incentives, but the average EV incentive package increased from 11.6% to 14.2% ATP ($ 8,225), marking the highest level from 2018. May was the second month of the General Motors of all time to sell the EV, while the Hyundai Electric Ioniq 6 sedan increased by 9% per year. Car manufacturers such as Ford, May Sales decreased by 25%.
Ford trucks are visible at the car dealership in Montebello, California, 2025. May 5 Frederic J & period; Brown & Sol; AFP via Getty Images
“While tariff policy increases uncertainty in the new vehicle market, prices are extremely stable, a reminder that changes in the automotive industry are often slow. Many car manufacturers keep the faithful promise to maintain the price line, at least in the near future. We still hope that prices will increase during the summer. “Executive analyst.
Final thoughts
US consumers rushed to trade representatives in March and April, hoping to overcome tariff prices, but even in May, buyers were still able to buy comparative transactions. Cars such as Ford have expanded the promotion of the prices of their employees during July 4th. The Tesla ATP decreased by 1.5%over the weekend. Some users have realized that they had time to overcome tariff pricing, as sales increased by 1.4% per year, according to the Marklin, compared to the slowing sales pace. However, the CBT News notes that US automatic imports in May decreased by 72%, so although the dramatic increase in prices will not happen as quickly as some may have imagined, it may be more difficult for drivers to find the exact model and their desired finish.
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