The Used Car Index

CPI-derived used-vehicle price proxy (BLS Used Cars & Trucks, January 2019 = $20,200)

The July 2026 BLS CPI implies a tracker level near $25,600 — about 27% above January 2019.

Then
Jan 2019
$20,200
Now
July 2026
$25,600
Change
2019–July 2026
+27%
↑ vs 2019

CPI-derived used-vehicle price proxy ($)

Source: BLS CPI Used Cars & Trucks (FRED CUSR0000SETA02) · Full tracker keepingupwithinflation.com