https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-average-cost-for-a-new-vehicle-in-the-u-s-hits-a-record-high-over-51-000Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-average-cost-for-a-new-vehicle-in-the-u-s-hits-a-record-high-over-51-000https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-average-cost-for-a-new-vehicle-in-the-u-s-hits-a-record-high-over-51-000#u201721Sun, 15 Nov 2026 04:37:06 +0000The average price of a new vehicle in the United States has reached a record high of $51,109, Kelley Blue Book reported for October 2026. The figure tops $51,000 for the first time, driven by stubborn inflation and strong demand for trucks, which remain the biggest contributor to rising transaction costs. Buyers face higher monthly payments and tighter affordability as prices climb without signs of easing.Why it mattersKelley Blue Book tracks average transaction prices monthly and sets the industry benchmark for new-vehicle costs. Cox Automotive, which owns Kelley Blue Book, corroborated the O