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The average used-car buyer paid $25,128 in January 2025, according toKelley Blue Book.
Thats 2% below what buyers paid in January 2024.
Depending on where you live, you could pay much less than the national average or much more.
For its study, NetCredit analyzed listings from Cars.com for 14 popular car models in 150 major cities.
Heres a look at the 10 cheapest and most expensive states to buy a used car.
Also seethe best and worst times to buy a used car.
East Coast states like New Jersey and New York also made the list.
It ranks first among major cities, with prices that are 7.97% below the national average.
The place you might want to avoid buying a new car is Bakersfield, California.
It ranked as themost expensive cityfor used cars, with prices that are 10.05% above the national average.
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