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How much does a car cost?

Typical cost
18,000–60,000 $

A four-wheeled passenger road vehicle, most commonly a five-seat sedan or hatchback.

New. The US average transaction price has been around $48,000 recently; the global median new car is far cheaper.

By type

Cars vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.
Type Typical cost
compact car 17,000–32,000 $
mid-size sedan 25,000–40,000 $
electric car 30,000–80,000 $

How that compares

Car against things of a similar money.

Tractor 15,000–600,000 $
Pickup truck 30,000–95,000 $
SUV 27,000–90,000 $
Minivan 35,000–60,000 $
Forklift 20,000–80,000 $
Car 18,000–60,000 $
Harp 1,500–60,000 $
Church bell 5,000–150,000 $

How to read this figure

This is a typical purchase price, not a quote. Actual prices move with specification, brand and where you buy.

Prices are in US dollars and are indicative only. They date faster than anything else on this site — treat them as an order of magnitude. Installation, delivery and tax are excluded unless the note above says otherwise.

More about a car

Common questions

How much does a car cost?
A car costs 18,000–60,000 $. New. The US average transaction price has been around $48,000 recently; the global median new car is far cheaper.
Which type of car is the heaviest?
Of the types listed here, electric car is the largest at 30,000–80,000 $.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked