May 2024 Used Car Insights

  • The total supply of used vehicles on dealer lots (franchise and independent) stood at 2.27 million units.
  • The average used-vehicle listing price was $25,571, up slightly from the revised $25,536 at the start of April but down 6% from a year earlier.
  • Affordability remains challenging for consumers and supply is more constrained at lower price points. 

Total Unsold Vehicles*

MonthAmount
February2.27M
March2.22M
April2.27M

Average Mileage*

MonthAmount
February70,053
March69,232
April69,224

Days’ Supply*

Month# of Days
February44
March44
April45

Average Listing Price*

MonthAmount
February$25,151
March$25,407
April$25,571

Used Vehicle Value Index**

MonthValue
February203.8
March199.2
April199.1

Average Trade-In Equity***

MonthAmount
February$7,912
March$7,558
April$8,004
“As tax refund season winds down, it’s normal to see consumer demand for used vehicles back off in April, and that’s what we experienced this year as well. With interest rates remaining elevated, consumers need a bit more of a push to buy at this time of year.”

Jeremy Robb, Senior Director of Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights

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Sources:

* Cox Automotive Insights

** Manheim
*** J.D. Power