These used vehicles had the greatest year-over-year price increases in Seattle
Used car prices continue to rise in Seattle as the nationwide shortage of microchips affects the market.
iSeeCars.com, an automotive research company, examined over 1.9 million used car sales in November. The study found that used car prices in Seattle were up 26.1%, or $ 6,849, compared to last year due to the microchip shortage. Nationwide, used car prices rose 27.9%, or $ 6,939, year over year.
“Used car prices have fallen slightly since their peak in June, but they are on the rise again.
The Nissan LEAF was the vehicle with the most dramatic price increases, both in Seattle and nationally. Brauer attributes the popularity of the LEAF to the 2018 model’s greater EV range and overall improved vehicle performance.
Keep scrolling to see the top five used cars that saw the biggest price increases in Seattle year over year.
This photo provided by Nissan shows the 2020 Nissan Versa, a small sedan that was recently redesigned and is a far better vehicle than the model it is replacing. With the rampant popularity of SUVs, small, cheap cars are driving off into the sunset. If you need an efficient and affordable vehicle, we recommend getting one of these under $ 25,000 models now before they’re gone for good. (Nissan North America via AP)Associated press
5. Nissan Versa
% Price change from November 2020: 42.6%
$ Price change from November 2020: $ 4,665
The 2020 Toyota Prius is available with all-wheel drive.
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4. Toyota Prius
% Price change from November 2020: 42.8%
Price change from November 2020: $ 7,681
The Nissan Sentra was America’s sixth best-selling sedan in 2019, just behind the No. 5 Altima, according to IHS Markit. The 2020 model launched the eighth generation of the Sentra.
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3. Nissan Sentra
% Price change from November 2020: 43.3%
Price change from November 2020: $ 5,571
Toyota’s Camry Hybrid XLE 2020 has a 2.5-liter in-line four-cylinder with a petrol-electric hybrid system with 208 hp.
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2. Toyota Camry Hybrid
% Price change from November 2020: 48.4%
Price change from November 2020: $ 9,285
Nissan Leaf compact five-door hatchback battery electric vehicle at Brussels Expo on January 9, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium. The second generation Nissan Leaf is equipped with an electric motor with 110 kilowatts (147 hp) and a 40 kWh battery with an EPA certified range of 243 km (151 miles). (Photo by Sjoerd van der Wal / Getty Images)
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1. Nissan LEAF
% Price change from November 2020: 90.0%
$ Price change from November 2020: $ 11,658