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CarWhere New-Car Price Report
New-car buyers paid a median 4.5% below MSRP in the three months through October 2026, across 160 verified deals.
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4.5%
Median discount off MSRP on new cars, the three months through October 2026 (160 verified deals)
Data as of November 5, 2026
20
0% APR offers from 6 automakers in November 2026, up to 72 months
Data as of November 6, 2026
$995
Median dealer doc fee in Florida, the highest state (national median $490)
Data as of June 11, 2026
34.1%
Share of verified deals with dealer add-ons, averaging $1,454
Data as of June 12, 2026
353M
Vehicles covered by 4,129 NHTSA recall campaigns since 2016; Ford leads with 648
Data as of September 27, 2026
$1,074
Average yearly cost to charge an EV at home, vs $3,434 to fuel a gas model
Data as of October 24, 2026
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9.1%
9.1% of used cars 10+ years old listed for sale have passed 200,000 miles, and 2.2% have passed 250,000 (CarWhere analysis of 2,970,411 used listings, November 2026).
43.8%
The Toyota Sequoia is the most likely to pass 200,000 miles: 43.8% of 10+-year-old Sequoias listed for sale have, versus 9.1% of all used cars that age (CarWhere analysis of 2,970,411 used listings, November 2026).
16.8%
The Toyota Sequoia is the most likely to pass 250,000 miles: 16.8% of 10+-year-old Sequoias listed for sale have, versus 2.2% of all used cars that age (CarWhere analysis of 2,970,411 used listings, November 2026).
16.1%
16.1% of Toyotas 10+ years old listed for sale have passed 200,000 miles, the highest of 31 brands; Porsche is lowest at 0.4% (CarWhere analysis of 2,970,411 used listings, November 2026).
22.8%
Ford's most likely model to pass 200,000 miles is the Expedition. 22.8% of Ford Expeditions 10+ years old listed for sale have passed 200,000 miles (CarWhere analysis of 17,292 used Expedition listings, November 2026).
29.5%
Chevrolet's most likely model to pass 200,000 miles is the Suburban. 29.5% of Chevrolet Suburbans 10+ years old listed for sale have passed 200,000 miles (CarWhere analysis of 12,629 used Suburban listings, November 2026).
26.7%
Toyota's most likely model to pass 200,000 miles is the 4Runner. 26.7% of Toyota 4Runners 10+ years old listed for sale have passed 200,000 miles (CarWhere analysis of 15,430 used 4Runner listings, November 2026).
126,775
The median used car 10+ years old listed for sale has 126,775 miles on the odometer, and 31.7% have passed 150,000 (CarWhere analysis of 2,970,411 used listings, November 2026).
228,643
1 in 100 used cars listed for sale shows more than 228,643 miles; 1 in 10 shows more than 146,164 (CarWhere analysis of 2,970,411 used listings, November 2026).
13
13 of 167 models ranked have at least 1 in 5 of their 10+-year-old listings past 200,000 miles (CarWhere analysis of 2,970,411 used listings, November 2026).
Studies you can republish (CC BY 4.0)
Built from federal data, automakers’ own published figures, and aggregates of verified buyer deals. Deal data is published as aggregates only; individual deal records are never available.
CC BY 4.0Data as of November 6, 2026
CarWhere 0% APR and Lease Deals Tracker
6 brands are advertising 20 offers at 0% APR in November 2026, with terms as long as 72 months.
CC BY 4.0Data as of November 6, 2026
CarWhere Best Month to Buy a Car Study
January had the deepest median discount at 6.8% below MSRP in verified deals.
CC BY 4.0Data as of November 7, 2026
CarWhere Best-Selling Cars in America
The Ford F-Series is America’s best-selling vehicle with 561,508 sold through September 30, 2026.
CC BY 4.0Data as of June 11, 2026
The Dealer Fee Index
Florida has the highest median dealer doc fee at $995, against a national median of $490.
CC BY 4.0Data as of June 12, 2026
The Dealer Add-On Study
34.1% of verified deals carried dealer add-ons, averaging $1,454; Florida was highest at 59.3%.
CC BY 4.0Data as of July 6, 2026
How Much You Can Save Negotiating a Car
Buyers negotiated a median 6% off MSRP; the top quarter got 8.4% or more.
CC BY 4.0Data as of September 27, 2026
The Discount Reality Index
The median verified deal closed 6% below MSRP; only 1.1% of buyers paid over sticker.
CC BY 4.0Data as of September 27, 2026
The Recall Burden Index
4,129 recall campaigns covering 353 million vehicles since 2016; Ford leads with 648.
CC BY 4.0Data as of September 26, 2026
The CarWhere Complaint Census
429,585 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 178 models; the electrical system is the most-cited specific component.
CC BY 4.0Data as of October 22, 2026
Auto Loan and Lease Complaints
105,623 federal complaints about vehicle loans and leases since 2017; 20,769 in 2025, the most recent full year.
CC BY 4.0Data as of October 21, 2026
The Cheapest Cars to Fuel
EVs average $852 a year to fuel vs $3,434 for gas models — a $2,582 gap.
CC BY 4.0Data as of October 24, 2026
EV Charging Cost by State
Charging an EV at home costs $1,074 a year on average, from $711 in Nevada to $2,637 in Hawaii.
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Car Insurance Cost by State
Florida drivers spent the most on car insurance in 2023: $1,865 per insured car-year.
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EV Registration Fees by State
Georgia charges the highest annual EV registration surcharge at $274.
© CarWhere: link, don’t republishData as of October 25, 2026
Car Depreciation by Model
Model-year depreciation curves for 182 models, measured against the same model new.
© CarWhere: link, don’t republishData as of September 2026
Most Reliable Cars by NHTSA Complaint Rate
The Toyota RAV4 has the lowest NHTSA complaint rate among 26 SUVs ranked (0.182 per 1,000 sold).
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Automotive Market Pulse
Monthly national roll-up of advertised inventory and pricing alongside verified buyer-paid discounts.
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Best Car Discounts Right Now
Models ranked by average discount off MSRP in verified buyer deals, updated hourly.
Story angles
Black Friday financing: 0% APR and long-term deals
6 automakers are advertising 20 offers at 0% APR in November 2026, some running 72 months. Pair it with what buyers actually paid: a median 4.5% off MSRP.
When is the best month to buy a car?
In verified deals, January had the deepest median discount (6.8% off MSRP). Outgoing model-year cars sold for 7.6% off vs 5.5% for current models.
The most-recalled cars of the decade
Ford filed 648 NHTSA recall campaigns since 2016, and the Ford F-150 is the most-recalled model (105 campaigns). 87 campaigns carried a do-not-drive advisory.
Where dealer fees are highest
Florida buyers paid a median $995 doc fee, against $490 nationally and $85 in California. 59.3% of Florida deals carried add-ons.
The most reliable cars, by federal complaint rate
Ranked by NHTSA owner complaints per 1,000 sold, the Toyota RAV4 leads 26 SUVs. Rates are link-only; complaint counts in the Complaint Census are CC BY.
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