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EdmondDantes_

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4. Not really given the cost only jumped about $2,000 this year

Reply to W_HAMILTON (Reply #1)

Wed Oct 15, 2025, 11:26 AM

Oct 15

Tariffs play a role, but the root cause is more about increased safety features and bigger sized vehicles for the overall price. Domestic car manufacturers don't make sedans, just trucks and SUVs so their prices are higher. And consumers go for the bigger vehicles because they want more space, or safety since everyone has a big vehicle, or other reasons.

But having to put in lane assist, sensors for telling you the tire pressure, adaptive cruise control, back up cameras, etc, which all increase safety, but cost money to put in.

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Sticker shock: Car prices top $50K for first time in US, Kelley Blue Book says [View all] dalton99a Oct 15 OP

Trump did that. W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #1

+1. Absolutely dalton99a Oct 15 #3

Not really given the cost only jumped about $2,000 this year EdmondDantes_ Oct 15 #4

I'm sure Trump appreciates you attempting to clarify all of that. BannonsLiver Oct 15 #5

Did you forget to supply an argument, or were you just trying to insult me? EdmondDantes_ Oct 15 #7

Simple question: would car prices be lower today if not for Trump's tariffs? W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #10

Simple is fine if one doesn't want to understand I suppose EdmondDantes_ Oct 15 #14

Yeah, I don't know what your agenda is, but that long a response for a simple yes/no question? W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #15

Thank you for your opinion but I'll trust Kelley Blue Book. W_HAMILTON Oct 15 #9

There are still a number of new cars available MineralMan Oct 15 #2

Two of the three manufacturers you listed are terrible. BannonsLiver Oct 15 #6

You mean KIA and Hyundai, I assume. MineralMan Oct 15 #11

It isn't just the sticker shock, the cost really hits when the loan terms are considered. . . kevinbgoode1 Oct 15 #8

I will never understand who is buying all these new cars Johnny2X2X Oct 15 #12

I didn't buy new cars until I was 70 years old. MineralMan Oct 15 #13