Which Brands Prices Have Increased The Most & Least in 2021?
Cars, trucks, and SUVs are very expensive right now. New or used, no matter where you look, prices are high. That being said, some brands have experienced larger price increases than others. Today we’ll take a look at the automakers who have seen the largest and smallest increases in new car and used car prices. Buckle up, it’s a pretty wild ride.
Used car prices are increasing too. We have the latest data.
For each table we’ll be looking at the increase in price year-over-year. For example, when you see “Chevrolet” and “39.1%” that means that the average price of Chevrolet’s inventory has increased 39.1% from this time last year to today. We told you to buckle up …
Let’s dive in.
Brands That Have Increased The Most – New Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
The new car market is in disarray. Every major automaker is struggling to produce enough vehicles to keep up with demand. Who is hurting the most? It appears to be Chevy.
| Brand | Year-over-Year Percent Change |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet | 39.10% |
| Jeep | 35.30% |
| Dodge | 33.30% |
| Nissan | 29.90% |
| Buick | 26.20% |
| Cadillac | 24.70% |
| GMC | 24.30% |
| Chrysler | 24.00% |
| Kia | 23.70% |
| Mitsubishi | 23.50% |
Year-over-Year Percent Change
39.10%
35.30%
33.30%
29.90%
26.20%
24.70%
24.30%
24.00%
23.70%
23.50%
There’s your top ten, ladies and gentlemen. And yes, that data is accurate. The average selling price of a new Chevrolet right now is 39.1% higher than it was this time last year. Jeep comes in at number two on the list with a 35.3% gain year-over-year, and Dodge rounds out the top three with a 33.3% increase in price.
In case it wasn’t clear, GM has struggled mightily in 2021. For the first time ever, GM lost their US sales crown to Toyota. It’s no wonder the price for a new GM product has gone up so much, however these numbers are seriously incredible.
Brands That Have Increased The Least – New Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
What about on the opposite end of the spectrum? Which automakers have seen their new vehicle prices increase the least?
| Brand | Year-over-Year Percent Change |
|---|---|
| MINI | 0.00% |
| Mercedes-Benz | 0.20% |
| Lexus | 0.50% |
| Lincoln | 2.40% |
| Audi | 3.10% |
| RAM | 4.10% |
| BMW | 4.70% |
| FIAT | 5.00% |
| Acura | 5.50% |
| Subaru | 6.00% |
Mini comes in at the number one spot, with their new car inventory prices being level with this time last year. Mercedes-Benz and Lexus round out the top three with their less than 1% increase year-over-year.
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The biggest surprise on the list may be Subaru. Subaru has some of lowest days supply of inventory in the industry right now, however their new inventory prices have only gone up 6%.
Brands That Have Increased The Most – Used Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
For many, the thought of buying a new car has gone out the window because new vehicle prices are simply too expensive. That leads us to wonder what is going on with used vehicles? Which automaker has seen their used inventory appreciate the most? Volkswagen.
| Brand | Year-over-Year Percent Change |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen | 34.40% |
| Hyundai | 31.50% |
| Toyota | 31.10% |
| Lincoln | 30.60% |
| Kia | 30.60% |
| Dodge | 29.70% |
| Chevrolet | 28.90% |
| Cadillac | 28.00% |
| Ford | 26.70% |
| Nissan | 24.70% |
The average used Volkswagen has increased in price 34.4% year-over-year. Hyundai and Toyota round out the top three, with 31%+ increases as well. One brand we were surprised not to see on this list was Mitsubishi. The Mirage is the fastest appreciating used car on the market right now.
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Brands That Have Increased The Least – Used Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
Which brands have seen their used car prices increase the least? Jaguar!
| Year-over-Year Percent Change | Year-over-Year Percent Change |
|---|---|
| Jaguar | 5.00% |
| Mazda | 11.60% |
| INFINITI | 13.00% |
| BMW | 13.50% |
| Land Rover | 14.10% |
| Audi | 15.10% |
| Alfa Romeo | 16.00% |
| Mitsubishi | 16.00% |
| Lexus | 16.30% |
| Chrysler | 17.90% |
Used Jaguar’s are only 5% more expensive today than they were this time last year. Mazda and INFINITI round out the top three. Seeing Mazda on this list (especially when Toyota and Hyundai are on the other) makes you think that buying a used Mazda right now might make more financial sense then splurging on a Toyota or a Hyundai.
The Complete List of Price Changes For All Brands
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| Brand | Year-over-Year Percent Change – New | Year-over-Year Percent Change – Used |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | 39.10% | 28.90% |
| Jeep | 35.30% | 21.70% |
| Dodge | 33.30% | 29.70% |
| Nissan | 29.90% | 24.70% |
| Buick | 26.20% | 18.70% |
| Cadilac | 24.70% | 28.00% |
| GMC | 24.30% | 22.70% |
| Chrysler | 24.00% | 17.90% |
| Kia | 23.70% | 30.60% |
| Mitsubishi | 23.50% | 16.00% |
| Mazda | 22.30% | 11.60% |
| Hyundai | 20.80% | 31.50% |
| Volkswagen | 18.90% | 34.40% |
| Ford | 15.60% | 26.70% |
| Toyota | 14.50% | 31.10% |
| INFINITI | 11.40% | 13.00% |
| Honda | 8.00% | 24.40% |
| Alfa Romeo | 7.90% | 16.00% |
| Land Rover | 6.90% | 14.10% |
| Jaguar | 6.30% | 5.00% |
| Subaru | 6.00% | 18.30% |
| Acura | 5.50% | 20.10% |
| FIAT | 5.00% | 18.80% |
| BMW | 4.70% | 13.50% |
| RAM | 4.10% | 23.40% |
| Audi | 3.10% | 15.10% |
| Lincoln | 2.40% | 30.60% |
| Lexus | 0.50% | 16.30% |
| Mercedes-Benz | 0.20% | 23.20% |
| MINI | 0.00% | 20.00% |
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