Experts predict the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will reduce interest rates by 25 basis points.
Average transaction prices (ATPs) are still challenging to project. According to Edmunds, their figures represent U.S. market averages based on actual transactions reported by dealers.
We collect data on hundreds of thousands of sales each month — at least one-third of all U.S. vehicle transactions — down to the VIN level. Because the data is captured at the individual transaction level and then aggregated, the averages reflect what’s happening most frequently in the market.
Edmunds head of insights Jessica Caldwell shared her perspectives:
While we haven’t seen a significant increase in new vehicle prices due to tariffs, the possibility still hangs over shoppers already stretched by affordability challenges.
Author's summary: Experts predict rate cut, but automotive benefits are uncertain.