Prices by category · CUSR0000SETA01

New vehicle prices (CPI)

As of Sep 2026, new vehicle prices had risen 0.6% from a year earlier, compared with a 12-month change of 0.6% in Aug 2026. The latest value was 179.615 (index 1982-1984=100).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED®. Monthly data, seasonally adjusted. Latest observation Sep 2026; snapshot taken Oct 27, 2026, 2:15 AM EDT.

Latest (Sep 2026)

179.615

Change from Aug 2026

+0.2%

A year earlier

178.527

12-month change

+0.6%

179.615 Sep 2026 · Index 1982-1984=100

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Index 1982-1984=100. Data from Jan 1953 to Sep 2026 (885 observations).

What it measures

This index tracks the prices people pay for new cars and trucks, adjusted for changes in quality and features.

Official title
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: New Vehicles
Units
Index 1982-1984=100
Frequency and adjustment
Monthly, seasonally adjusted
Original source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Recent values
DateValueChangeFrom a year ago
Sep 2026179.615+0.2%+0.6%
Aug 2026179.259+0.3%+0.6%
Jul 2026178.810+0.1%+0.5%
Jun 2026178.670-0.0%+0.5%
May 2026178.712-0.3%+0.2%
Apr 2026179.174-0.2%+0.2%
Mar 2026179.465+0.1%+0.5%
Feb 2026179.278+0.0%+0.5%
Jan 2026179.200+0.1%+0.4%
Dec 2025178.938+0.0%+0.3%
Nov 2025178.929+0.2%+0.6%
Oct 2025178.609+0.0%+0.9%

Related indicators

Used car and truck prices (CPI)

-1.5%

12-month change · Sep 2026

Transportation prices (CPI)

7.8%

12-month change · Sep 2026

Vehicle sales

16.4M

Millions of units · Sep 2026

This page shows public economic data for general information. It is not financial advice and does not predict future values.

Sources

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