The New Car You Could Afford in 2019 Probably Costs $11,000 More Today

The new-vehicle market has a price problem, and that isn't expected to change any time soon. According to Edmunds data, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle reached $48,402 in 2025. In 2019, that number was $37,310. That's nearly $11,000 more out of pocket, a 30% increase in six years...