The average cost for a new vehicle in the U.S. hits a record high: over $51,000
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The average transaction cost for a new vehicle has reached a record high: $51,109. That's according to a report out today from the Kelley Blue Book, which is part of the analytics firm Cox Automotive. That's about $500 above the last record, set in December 2025. Car prices have been stubbornly high …
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