Column | The average new-car price hit a record $50,000. Can only the rich buy new?
- Posted on October 17, 2025
- By Washington Post
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Column | The average new-car price hit a record $50,000. Can only the rich buy new?
Nearly 1 in 4 car owners owe more on their trade-ins than the vehicle is worth, pushing the national average for upside-down balances to almost $7,000.
