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title: "Used SUV prices hit record highs as affordability wanes"
type: "News"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286695123.md"
description: "Average used SUV prices surged 5% in 2025, exceeding $30,000 for the first time since 2022. The availability of used cars under $20,000 has decreased from 53% in 2019 to 30% in 2025, complicating entry-level purchases. Consequently, buyers are opting for older, reliable models like the 2016 Toyota RAV4 to save money."
datetime: "2026-05-18T01:29:18.000Z"
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# Used SUV prices hit record highs as affordability wanes

Record price surge: Average used car prices jumped 5% in 2025, marking the first breach of the $30k mark since 2022. Affordable options vanish: The share of used cars under $20,000 fell from 53% in 2019 to just 30% in 2025, making entry-level purchases harder. Older cars gain appeal: Buyers are increasingly turning to older, reliable models like the 2016 Toyota RAV4 to save thousands over newer equivalents.

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