No End in Sight: New-Vehicle Transaction Prices End 2022 at Record Highs, According to New Data from Kelley Blue Book
December 2022 average new-vehicle transaction prices (ATPs) increased month over month to end 2022 up 4.9% from year-ago levels.
- December 2022 average new-vehicle transaction prices (ATPs) increased month over month to end 2022 up 4.9% from year-ago levels.
- Electric vehicle (EV) prices decreased more than $3,500 month over month as Tesla slashed prices in a year-end sales push.
- New-vehicle inventory levels are increasing from historic lows earlier in 2022, but prices remain elevated, according to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company.
- The average new EV sold for $61,448, according to Kelley Blue Book estimates, still well above the industry average.