USED VEHI CLE OUTLOOK
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Key takeaways
Year 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Used Sales
35,775,755 36,241,800 37,254,854 38,602,466 39,203,694 40,232,959
Franchise Sales
10,793,385 11,178,073 11,400,111 11,600,597 11,461,515 11,882,637
CPO Sales 2,112,548 2,340,348 2,553,663 2,641,900 2,644,422 2,700,394
Source: Edmunds
USED CARS POISED TO STEAL SHOPPERS FROM THE NEW CAR MARKET
In 2018, over 57 million new and used vehicles were sold in the United States. It's a staggering figure considering the adult population stood at only 253 million*, which translates to one vehicle transaction per every 4.4 adults. In 2019, however, we expect a pullback in the new car market as rising prices and interest rates push many potential buyers out of the market. As a result, we expect there will be renewed interest in the used car market as a substitute for new for the following reasons:
? The price gap between new and used vehicles has widened, giving consumers an opportunity to save more than ever by opting for a 3-year-old used vehicle.
? While the price gap is widening, the gap between interest rates for new and used vehicles has narrowed. Interest rates on new vehicles have shot up rapidly, with the once popular zero percent offers all but vanishing.
? A record number of lease returns are expected in 2019, increasing inventory of near-new used vehicles and giving consumers a wider selection.
? An uptick in truck and SUV leasing three years ago means higher quantities of these popular vehicles will hit dealer lots throughout the year.
40.2
million used vehicles were sold in 2018
Certified pre-owned vehicles (CPO) represent a small percentage of franchise used sales, but the opportunity to offer CPO vehicles to buyers priced out of the new vehicle market will be important to dealers as well as automakers. While consumer interest in CPO programs is mounting, consumers face a learning curve on the benefits and drawbacks of certified vehicles.
*Source: [Population estimates, July 1, 2018, (V2018)]
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The price gap widens between new and used
In 2013, the price gap between new and 3-year-old used vehicles was 56 percent (or $11,398). That number grew significantly to 62 percent (or $13,705) in 2018, with nearly every segment showing notable increases.
3-YEAR-OLD USED VS. NEW SAVINGS
Segment Subcompact Car
Compact Car Midsize Car Large Car Sports Car
Subcompact SUV Compact SUV Midsize SUV Large SUV
Midsize Truck Large Truck
Minivan
Luxury Subcompact Car Luxury Compact Car Luxury Midsize Car Luxury Large Car Luxury Sports Car
Luxury Subcompact SUV Luxury Compact SUV Luxury Midsize SUV Luxury Large SUV Industry
2013 $5,750 $7,135 $9,679 $14,771 $9,656
$11,423 $7,997 $13,753 $21,965
$7,594 $14,550 $11,765
$8,568 $15,079 $19,755 $35,547 $33,392
N/A $16,141 $19,711 $36,049 $11,398
As a new segment, subcompact SUVs showed a decline, with a glut of 3-year-old models available during the last five years.
2018 $7,519 $7,891 $10,979 $15,623 $15,877
$9,302 $9,760 $13,924 $24,024
$9,341 $15,765 $12,154
$13,606 $19,509 $25,991 $45,486 $37,374
$15,242 $18,967 $22,318 $41,536 $13,705
Additional % Savings 31% 11% 13% 6% 64%
-19% 22% 1% 9%
23% 8% 3%
59% 29% 32% 28% 12%
N/A 18% 13% 15% 20%
Source: Edmunds
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Near-new inventory on the rise and more SUVs in the market
NEW LEASE COMPOSITION BY VEHICLE TYPE
4.3% 35.2%
57.8%
5.4% 37.4%
55.0%
6.4%
7.1%
41.1%
45.5%
Population of 2019 lease returns
50.0%
44.9%
2013
2014
2015
2016
7.8%
9.2%
50.2%
56.0%
Van Truck SUV Car
40.1%
33.0%
2017
2018 Source: Edmunds
Lease returns have been on the rise but will top out this year with 4.3 million vehicles expected to come off lease. In addition to the higher quantity, we expect to see a higher volume of trucks and SUVs in lease returns, which aligns with prevailing consumer preference. In 2016, SUVs were leased in a higher volume than passenger cars for the first time ever.
46%
of leases were SUVs in 2016
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Interest rate gap between new and used smaller than ever
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NEW & USED INTEREST RATES (PERCENTAGE POINTS)
3.9
4.0
3.9
4.0
3.7
3.8
3.3 3.2
3.0 2.8 2.7
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Source: Edmunds
The historically low interest rates of the postrecessionary period have slowly come to an end. New car interest rates jumped 17 percent (or 0.8 point) in 2018 -- rising from an average interest rate of 4.9 percent in 2017 to an average of 5.7 percent in 2018. Rates for used vehicles have risen at a slower clip, with interest rates increasing 9 percent in the same period. Although average rates for used vehicles will always be higher than for new, the lack of subsidized finance programs in the new car market has narrowed the gap between interest rates for the two segments.
The dearth of favorable financing could be a shock for many buyers returning to the market. It's likely they recall an abundance of low interest rate loans the last time they purchased a new vehicle.
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