Consumers who purchased a new or used vehicle in the four months before the survey.
Supplementary notes
The survey includes a sample of 3,008 opt-in respondents and a sample of 142 CarGurus CRM. The samples were weighted to be representative of the U.S. auto market, including its demographics and market factors.Â
Data may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.
Nearly **** of U.S. car buyers reported having purchased their vehicle to replace an old one in the four months preceding August 2024. In contrast, ** percent of consumers had bought the first vehicle in their household.Â
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