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Meanwhile, the average price of a new car stood at $47,870 nearly twice as much.
Used cars are usually cheaper in the Northeast and Midwest because of lower taxes and fees.
Based on a scoring system out of 100, these are the 10best states to buy a car.
However, you will pay more than average for gasoline and registration fees.
Ohio
The Buckeye State had the third-lowest average sales price at $32,267 as of 2022.
Minnesota would rank even higher except that its sales taxes and insurances premiums are higher than average.
Themain financial burdencar owners face here is insurance, which can easily run north of $1,000 a year.
Car buyers also face a modest sales tax and lower-than-average insurance costs.
But gas and registration fees tend to be on the high side.
Insurance costs also tend to be low if you settle for minimal coverage.
On the downside, the Badger State has high gas prices and registration fees.
However, those savings are offset somewhat by higher-than-average excise taxes, registration fees and insurance costs.
Mississippi
Mississippis high ranking is largely due to its low gas prices and registration fees.
Used cars are only slightly cheaper-than-average, as are insurance costs.
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