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Latest: 182.2 (Sep 2026), -1.5% vs. a year earlier. Peak in the last 10 years: 216.9 (Feb 2022).
Sep 2016 – Sep 2026. National index (1982–84=100); it shows market direction, not the value of a specific car.
Source: FRED CUSR0000SETA02 (BLS) · fetched Oct 23, 2026
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Do I need to give a phone number?
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Where does the data come from?
NHTSA (VIN decoding, specs and recalls), the EPA (fuel economy) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics used-car price index via FRED. Every figure links to its source.
Why don't I always see a dollar value?
We only show a value when we have enough real, cited comparable listings for that exact model year. Otherwise we say "not enough data yet" instead of guessing.