Special Report

15 Cars That Cost More Used Than New

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5. Chevrolet Trailblazer
> Pct. price difference between new and used: 15.6%
> Total price difference between new and used: $4,270

The subcompact crossover SUV was launched for the 2021 model year and remains in high demand. It is another vehicle whose production has been limited by a mid-pandemic debut. The name may sound familiar because Chevy sold a midsize Trailblazer between 2001 and 2008. The new version retails for $25,000.

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4. Ford Bronco Sport
> Pct. price difference between new and used: 16.4%
> Total price difference between new and used: $5,766

The sixth generation of the Ford Bronco Sport is another subcompact crossover SUV that debuted in 2021 and has struggled to keep up with demand. The last time a Bronco was sold by Ford was 1996, and the return of the vehicle has been met with a lot of demand and not a lot of supply. The Bronco Sport was introduced along with a larger Bronco. The base Sport model retails for $29,000.

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3. Tesla Model 3
> Pct. price difference between new and used: 17.8%
> Total price difference between new and used: $8,300

New deliveries of Model 3s are not expected until June 2022, and some people are willing to pay to get their hands on them as soon as possible. Teslas have not always been easy to acquire during the best of times, and supply chain issues have hit production as hard as anyone. The smallest and most affordable vehicle from Tesla, the Model 3 sedan, retails for $46,000 and was upgraded in 2021 with an improved interior and increased battery range on a full charge.

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2. Chevrolet Corvette
> Pct. price difference between new and used: 20.2%
> Total price difference between new and used: $16,645

The current mid-engine version of the Corvette was launched for the 2020 model year to much fanfare. The high performance Z06 version is coming in 2023, and currently the vehicle is still in high demand despite plenty of supply problems. The eighth generation Corvette retails for nearly $70,000.

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1. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
> Pct. price difference between new and used: 35.6%
> Total price difference between new and used: $62,705

The Mercedes “G-Wagon” has become a status symbol of sorts, driven by the likes of musicians, athletes, and actors. Some consumers are willing to pay 35.6% over sticker price to get their hands on a used G-Class, an SUV that normally costs around $133,000 for the base model. Mercedes had record sales of the luxury vehicles in 2021, leading to ongoing backorders.

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