New report details just how much a new car will cost you and the reasons why

A new Edmunds report reveals the average new car price in the U.S. reached $48,402 in 2025, up over $11,000 from 2019. Factors include pandemic supply chain disruptions, a shift toward higher-trim vehicles, SUVs over sedans, and added technology. The Nissan Versa, the last car under $20,000, is being discontinued.