Understanding Kelley Blue Book: Car Value and Trade-in Insights

Discover how the Kelley Blue Book helps determine fair market and trade-in values for cars, offering insights into automotive pricing and ownership costs.
autoevolution

Exposing Blue Book Value for What It Is: How You Should Actually Buy Your Cars

When it comes to buying either a brand-new car or a used one, a lot of people rely on these so-called Blue Book valuations perhaps a lot more than they should. Yes, they can be very useful in certain ...
Morningstar

Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Prices Trend Higher, as Higher Costs Hit Automakers, 2026 Model Year Product Arrives

ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New-vehicle prices in July remained largely unchanged from June, with only a slight decline month over month as incentive spending accelerated and fueled strong ...
Morningstar

Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Average Transaction Price Hits Record High in September, Surges Past $50,000 for the First Time Ever

ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In September, the average transaction price (ATP) of a new vehicle in the U.S. was above $50,000 for the first time, according to new estimates released today by ...
Yahoo Finance

Kelley Blue Book Report: As Affluent Households Drive the Auto Market, November New-Vehicle Prices Hold Near $50,000

ATLANTA, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The average transaction price (ATP) of a new vehicle in the U.S. moved higher in November, according to estimates released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox ...

November New Vehicle Prices Remain Near $50,000

New-vehicle prices are holding steady around $50,000 according the latest Kelley Blue Book November sales data. KBB says this ...
Entrepreneur

Car Prices Just Reached a New Record — And Buyers Aren’t Celebrating

New car prices reached above $50,000 for the first time, according to a new Kelley Blue Book estimate. Analysts at Cox Automotive say it was “only a matter of time” before the barrier was broken.

Used Vehicle Prices Are Down: These 7 Models Are the Best Buys

Looking for a used car that won't break the bank? Luckily, there are some great deals out there. Explore our selection of ...

These 3 car models could tank in value in 2026. Here are some alternatives to consider to keep your budget on the right track

The three vehicle models expected to plummet in value in 2026 include the Nissan Altima, Tesla Model S, and Cadillac CT4, ...
USA Today

When is it a good time to sell or trade in your car? How to maximize your used car's value

New cars can lose over 20% of their original value in just a year due to depreciation. Five years into ownership, a new car can lose 60% of its original value. Well-maintained vehicles have the best ...
jdpower

Get Your Used Car's Trade-In Value

Whether you're thinking of buying a car or not, learning the trade-in value of your used car can be valuable to check before you sell or trade in. J.D. Power trade-in values inherently differ from ...
USA Today

Buying a new car? Why picking yellow, orange and green will help your car retain its value

Automotive research company iSeeCars conducted a study revealing the best and worst car colors for depreciation. While some colors have above-average depreciation rates, there are still plenty of ...