According to the OPENLANE Market Index report, the overall U.S. auction prices in September increased by 1 percentage point from the prior month, and ended even with September 2010.
U.S. Pricing Trends:
- Car prices increased in September, ending 1 percentage point above August 2011.
- Minivan prices dropped 2 percentage points from August levels.
- Dealer interest in Cars rose 5 percentage points in September and ended 6 percentage points above September 2010.
- Dealer interest in Minivans decreased sharply by 31 percentage points versus the prior month, and finished 15 percentage points below year-ago levels.