Used cars prices hit record highs in 2022, thanks to everything from volatile fuel prices to supply chain and shortage issues for new cars. So which used vehicles were the most sought after in 2022? A new iSeeCars study looked at 9.8 million 1-to-5-year-old used-vehicle sales to find out. Turns out, as in previous years, Americans can’t get enough of their large trucks.
“With more than 8% of the used car market occupied by the F-150, Silverado and Ram pickup there’s no denying America’s love affair with the trucks, despite their relatively low MPG numbers and the higher fuel prices we experienced in 2022,” said Karl Brauer, iSeeCars executive analyst. Here’s a look at the top 10 used vehicles for last year, as well as average pricing according to iSeeCars.
Chuck Nelson contributed to this report.
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No. 10: Jeep Grand Cherokee
Percent of Total Used Car Sales: 1.5%
Average Price: $27,353
The Jeep Grand Cherokee broke into the top 10 for the first time — previously it was 12th place for most popular used vehicles. It also ranked fourth for most popular used SUVs.Related: Facts About Jeeps That Might Surprise You
No. 9: Ford Escape
Percent of Total Used Car Sales: 1.5%
Average Price: $22,001
The Escape fell one position from the No. 8 spot on last year’s list. It came in as the third most popular SUV. While popular enough to make the list, it’s not a top pick in any of the states.
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No. 8: Nissan Rogue
Percent of Total Used Car Sales: 1.7%
Average Price: $21,927
One of Nissan’s bestselling models, this small crossover is a top choice in New Jersey and Connecticut.
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No. 7: Toyota RAV4
Percent of Total Used Car Sales: 1.7%
Average Price: $24,402
The RAV4 is the second most popular used SUV, and its hybrid version is the No. 1 choice for used hybrid vehicles. It’s also the top choice for used cars on the East Coast, specifically in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
No. 6: Toyota Camry
Percent of Total Used Car Sales:1.7%
Average Price: $21,067
This bestseller held fast at the No. 6 spot for another year. “If the Camry were its own manufacturing brand, it would be in the top 10 automakers in North America,” iSeeCars writes. It ranks as the most popular used car in Maryland.
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No. 5: Honda Civic
Percent of Total Used Car Sales: 1.8%
Average Price: $20,402
Buyers took to the redesigned Civic in 2021, making it the top passenger car on the list. This year, it’s still No. 1 for that category, and fourth place overall. It’s available as a coupe, sedan, or hatchback to suit buyers’ needs and has been sold in the U.S. since 1973.
No. 4: Chevrolet Equinox
Percent of Total Used Car Sales: 2.2%
Average Price: $20,139
One of the automaker’s more affordable crossovers, the compact SUV moved up this year from the No. 7 spot. It’s also the top used vehicle sold in six states, and it’s the No. 1 most popular used SUV.
No. 3: Ram Pickup 1500
Percent of Total Used Car Sales: 2.3%Average Price: $40,193
This model has stayed in third place, both for the most popular used truck and most popular used vehicle categories.
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No. 2: Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Percent of Total Used Car Sales: 2.8%
Average Price: $38,869
The Silverado comes in second place this year for both overall used vehicles and used trucks. It also ranks as the most popular vehicle in three states: Iowa, Kentucky, and North Carolina.
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No. 1: Ford F-150
Percent of Total Used Car Sales: 3.3%
Average Price:$41,411
“The Ford F-150 has been America’s undisputed bestselling new vehicle for over 40 years,” Brauer says. So it’s no surprise to see it at the top of the list again in 2022. The model was also the most popular used vehicle in a whopping 31 states in 2022.
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