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United States Used cars and trucks in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SETA02

Latest (y/y)−3.3%October 2026
Previous (y/y)−1.5%September 2026
Level179.9October 2026

United States Used cars and trucks in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted was down 3.3% year on year in October 2026, compared with −1.5% in September 2026.

The level stood at 179.9 (index (1982-84=100)).

That is the lowest reading since December 2024.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −13.4% (Feb 2023) to 45.2% (Jun 2021), averaging 2.9%.

United States Used cars and trucks in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1954 – Oct 2026−20%0%20%40%1960197019801990200020102020Robomacro
United States Used cars and trucks in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1954 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
United States Used cars and trucks in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100))0501001502001960197019801990200020102020Robomacro
United States Used cars and trucks in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026179.9−3.3
September 2026182.2−1.5
August 2026181.0−2.3
July 2026180.3−1.9
June 2026179.6−1.8
May 2026180.0−2.0
April 2026179.8−2.7
March 2026179.8−3.2
February 2026180.6−3.2
January 2026181.3−2.0
December 2025184.71.6
November 2025186.33.6
October 2025186.14.7
September 2025184.95.1
August 2025185.36.0
July 2025183.74.8
June 2025182.82.7
May 2025183.71.7
April 2025184.81.5
March 2025185.70.6
February 2025186.60.7
January 2025184.90.9
December 2024181.7−4.7
November 2024179.9−5.0

Last 24 observations. The full history (886 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1953
Observations886
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (1982-84=100)
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high45.2% (Jun 2021)
10-year low−13.4% (Feb 2023)
10-year average2.9%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SETA02

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FAQ

What is the current used cars and trucks in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is −3.3% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SETA02.

Last updated 2026-11-10. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Used cars and trucks in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted”.