IRVINE, Calif.– Used vehicle prices rose again in April, with the average listed used car reaching $26,342, up 3% from a year earlier, according to data from Kelley Blue Book.
Kelley Blue Book, a subsidiary of cox Automotive, reported that used vehicle prices topped the $26,000 mark for the second time in 2026 after beginning the year just above that level. The increase comes as affordability pressures continue weighing on consumers, with new vehicle prices averaging nearly $50,000 and gasoline prices climbing.
Despite higher prices, Kelley Blue Book said used vehicle pricing could stabilize during the summer months as inventory levels improve. Dealers ended April with a 43-day supply of used vehicles on their lots, up from 37 days at the end of March, according to the report.
Could Help Ease Pressures
The increase in supply could help ease pricing pressures because vehicle prices are heavily influenced by supply and demand dynamics, Kelley Blue Book said.
Budget-conscious shoppers, however, continue to face limited options in the lower-priced segment of the market. Kelley Blue Book reported that the five top-selling used vehicle brands had an average selling price of $24,511, roughly 7% below the overall average used vehicle listing price.
The Top Sellers
According to Kelley Blue Book, the top-selling used vehicle brands in April were:
- Ford
- Chevrolet
- Toyota
- Honda
- Nissan
Those five brands accounted for nearly 50% of all used vehicles sold during the month, the report said.
