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Small cars are selling faster than SUVs and trucks. Here’s what’s driving more buyers to settle for less. - MarketWatch

Aug 19, 2024, 3:16 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Sales of smaller vehicles are rising due to high interest rates. First-time buyers prefer cheaper, entry-level vehicles under current economic conditions. CARS reported only 333,000 new vehicles under $30,000, down from 1.1 million in 2019. Average new-car prices are stable around $49,000 with rising inventory. Demand for larger vehicles may return as economic conditions improve.

  • Sales of smaller vehicles are rising due to high interest rates.
  • First-time buyers prefer cheaper, entry-level vehicles under current economic conditions.
  • CARS reported only 333,000 new vehicles under $30,000, down from 1.1 million in 2019.
  • Average new-car prices are stable around $49,000 with rising inventory.
  • Demand for larger vehicles may return as economic conditions improve.

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