Used Car Prices: CPI Used Cars and Trucks Index History
The CPI index for used cars and trucks stood at 182.2 in Sep 2026. That is 1.5% lower than a year earlier. Since January 2018 (138.6), it is up 31.5%. In our data, which starts Jan 1953, the highest level was 216.9 (Feb 2022) and the lowest was 20.0 (Mar 1956).
Used Car Prices since Jan 1953
CPI used cars & trucks. Monthly values. Not part of the Real Inflation index (shown for comparison).
Last 24 months
| Month | Index level | vs year before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 182.2 | -1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 181.0 | -2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 180.3 | -1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 179.6 | -1.8% |
| May 2026 | 180.0 | -2.0% |
| Apr 2026 | 179.8 | -2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 179.8 | -3.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 180.6 | -3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 181.3 | -2.0% |
| Dec 2025 | 184.7 | +1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 186.3 | +3.6% |
| Oct 2025 | 186.1 | +4.7% |
| Sep 2025 | 184.9 | +5.1% |
| Aug 2025 | 185.3 | +6.0% |
| Jul 2025 | 183.7 | +4.8% |
| Jun 2025 | 182.8 | +2.7% |
| May 2025 | 183.7 | +1.7% |
| Apr 2025 | 184.8 | +1.5% |
| Mar 2025 | 185.7 | +0.6% |
| Feb 2025 | 186.6 | +0.7% |
| Jan 2025 | 184.9 | +0.9% |
| Dec 2024 | 181.7 | -4.7% |
| Nov 2024 | 179.9 | -5.0% |
| Oct 2024 | 177.7 | -4.9% |
Yearly averages since 2000
| Year | Average | Lowest month | Highest month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (9 months) | 180.5 | 179.6 | 182.2 |
| 2025 | 185.0 | 182.8 | 186.6 |
| 2024 | 179.9 | 174.7 | 185.3 |
| 2023 | 191.2 | 186.6 | 198.8 |
| 2022 | 205.9 | 193.0 | 216.9 |
| 2021 | 182.5 | 153.4 | 211.7 |
| 2020 | 144.3 | 134.2 | 156.0 |
| 2019 | 139.8 | 138.1 | 142.3 |
| 2018 | 138.4 | 136.9 | 140.2 |
| 2017 | 137.9 | 135.0 | 139.2 |
| 2016 | 143.5 | 139.5 | 146.4 |
| 2015 | 147.3 | 144.0 | 149.5 |
| 2014 | 149.2 | 145.8 | 151.5 |
| 2013 | 149.9 | 148.5 | 152.5 |
| 2012 | 150.3 | 148.9 | 152.3 |
| 2011 | 149.0 | 145.5 | 152.2 |
| 2010 | 143.1 | 141.0 | 145.7 |
| 2009 | 127.0 | 121.9 | 139.4 |
| 2008 | 134.0 | 127.3 | 138.9 |
| 2007 | 135.8 | 134.6 | 137.9 |
| 2006 | 140.0 | 137.2 | 141.1 |
| 2005 | 139.4 | 138.3 | 140.3 |
| 2004 | 133.3 | 129.9 | 138.4 |
| 2003 | 142.9 | 131.0 | 148.5 |
| 2002 | 152.0 | 148.5 | 155.6 |
| 2001 | 158.7 | 157.2 | 160.4 |
| 2000 | 155.8 | 153.0 | 160.2 |
Source
FRED series CUSR0000SETA02
BLS Consumer Price Index
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CUSR0000SETA02)Notes and caveats
- This is a BLS price index, not a dollar price, so only percent changes are meaningful. It is shown for comparison and is not part of the Real Inflation index.
FAQ
What is the latest CPI used car index reading?
The CPI index for used cars and trucks stood at 182.2 in Sep 2026 (-1.5% vs a year earlier). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI, seasonally adjusted, via FRED.
What was the CPI used car index in January 2018?
In January 2018 the CPI index for used cars and trucks stood at 138.6. Since then it has changed +31.5%.
What was the highest CPI used car index on record?
In our data (starting Jan 1953), the highest level was 216.9 (Feb 2022). The lowest was 20.0 (Mar 1956).
How often is this page updated?
The source publishes monthly. We refresh every week, so the page updates soon after each new month is released.