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Used Car Market in the US 2025-2029

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  • 143 Pages
  • January 2025
  • Region: United States
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  • ID: 5008909
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The used car market in the US is forecasted to grow by $ 40.2 billion during 2024-2029, accelerating at a CAGR of 4.3% % during the forecast period. The report on the used car market in the US provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by excellent value for money proposition of used cars, reducing ownership cycle of cars, and increasing technological innovations in passenger cars.

The used car market in the US is segmented as below:

By Distribution Channel

  • 3P channel sales
  • OEM channel sales

By Product

  • Mid size
  • Full size
  • Compact size

By Geographical Landscape

  • North America
This study identifies the increased penetration of websites dedicated to selling used cars as one of the prime reasons driving the used car market in the US growth during the next few years. Also, vending machine platform for dispensing used cars and improved touchpoint management will lead to sizable demand in the market.

The report on the used car market in the US covers the following areas:

  • Used Car Market in the US sizing
  • Used Car Market in the US forecast
  • Used Car Market in the US industry analysis
A robust vendor analysis within the report is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading used car market in the US vendors that include Asbury Automotive Group Inc., AutoNation Inc., CarMax Inc., Carvana Co., General Motors Co., Group 1 Automotive Inc., Hendrick Automotive Group, Hertz Global Holdings Inc., Lithia Motors Inc., Penske Automotive Group Inc., Sonic Automotive Inc., and Vroom Inc. Also, the used car market in the US analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.

The report presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive primary and secondary research. The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast accurate market growth.

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market overview
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Overview
Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
Executive Summary - Chart on Country Market Characteristics
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Product
Executive Summary - Chart on Company Market Positioning
2 Market Analysis
2.1 Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
2.2 Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
2.3 Factors of disruption
Overview on factors of disruption
2.4 Impact of drivers and challenges
Impact of drivers and challenges in 2024 and 2029
3 Market Landscape
3.1 Market ecosystem
Parent Market
Data Table on - Parent Market
3.2 Market characteristics
Market characteristics analysis
3.3 Value chain analysis
Value chain analysis
4 Market Sizing
4.1 Market definition
Offerings of companies included in the market definition
4.2 Market segment analysis
Market segments
4.3 Market size 2024
4.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2024-2029
Chart on US - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Data Table on US - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Chart on US: Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Data Table on US: Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
5 Historic Market Size
5.1 Used Car Market in US 2019 - 2023
Historic Market Size - Data Table on Used Car Market in US 2019 - 2023 ($ billion)
5.2 Distribution Channel segment analysis 2019 - 2023
Historic Market Size - Distribution Channel Segment 2019 - 2023 ($ billion)
5.3 Product segment analysis 2019 - 2023
Historic Market Size - Product Segment 2019 - 2023 ($ billion)
6 Qualitative Analysis
6.1 The AI impact on global used car market in US
7 Five Forces Analysis
7.1 Five forces summary
Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2024 and 2029
7.2 Bargaining power of buyers
Bargaining power of buyers - Impact of key factors 2024 and 2029
7.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
Bargaining power of suppliers - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
7.4 Threat of new entrants
Threat of new entrants - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
7.5 Threat of substitutes
Threat of substitutes - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
7.6 Threat of rivalry
Threat of rivalry - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
7.7 Market condition
Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2024 and 2029
8 Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
8.1 Market segments
Chart on Distribution Channel - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
Data Table on Distribution Channel - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
8.2 Comparison by Distribution Channel
Chart on Comparison by Distribution Channel
Data Table on Comparison by Distribution Channel
3P channel sales - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
Chart on 3P channel sales - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Data Table on 3P channel sales - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Chart on 3P channel sales - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Data Table on 3P channel sales - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
8.4 OEM channel sales - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
Chart on OEM channel sales - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Data Table on OEM channel sales - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Chart on OEM channel sales - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Data Table on OEM channel sales - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
8.5 Market opportunity by Distribution Channel
Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ billion)
Data Table on Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ billion)
9 Market Segmentation by Product
9.1 Market segments
Chart on Product - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
Data Table on Product - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
9.2 Comparison by Product
Chart on Comparison by Product
Data Table on Comparison by Product
9.3 Mid size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
Chart on Mid size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Data Table on Mid size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Chart on Mid size - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Data Table on Mid size - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
9.4 Full size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
Chart on Full size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Data Table on Full size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Chart on Full size - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Data Table on Full size - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
9.5 Compact size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
Chart on Compact size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Data Table on Compact size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Chart on Compact size - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Data Table on Compact size - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
9.6 Market opportunity by Product
Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)
Data Table on Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)
10 Market Segmentation by Vendor Type
10.1 Market segments
Chart on Vendor Type - Market share (2024-2029) (%)
Data Table on Vendor Type - Market share (2024-2029) (%)
10.2 Comparison by Vendor Type
Chart on Comparison by Vendor Type
Data Table on Comparison by Vendor Type
10.3 Organized - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
Chart on Organized - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ million)
Data Table on Organized - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ million)
Chart on Organized - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
Data Table on Organized - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
10.4 Unorganized - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
Chart on Unorganized - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ million)
Data Table on Unorganized - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ million)
Chart on Unorganized - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
Data Table on Unorganized - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
10.5 Market opportunity by Vendor Type
Market opportunity by $segment_name ($ million)
Data Table on Market opportunity by $segment_name ($ million)
11 Market Segmentation by Fuel Type
11.1 Market segments
Chart on Fuel Type - Market share (2024-2029) (%)
Data Table on Fuel Type - Market share (2024-2029) (%)
11.2 Comparison by Fuel Type
Chart on Comparison by Fuel Type
Data Table on Comparison by Fuel Type
11.3 Diesel - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
Chart on Diesel - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ million)
Data Table on Diesel - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ million)
Chart on Diesel - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
Data Table on Diesel - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
11.4 Petrol - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
Chart on Petrol - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ million)
Data Table on Petrol - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ million)
Chart on Petrol - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
Data Table on Petrol - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
11.5 Market opportunity by Fuel Type
Market opportunity by $segment_name ($ million)
Data Table on Market opportunity by $segment_name ($ million)
12 Customer Landscape
12.1 Customer landscape overview
Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
13 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity/Restraints
13.1 Market drivers
13.2 Market challenges
13.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
Impact of drivers and challenges in 2024 and 2029
13.4 Market opportunities/restraints
14 Competitive Landscape
14.1 Overview
14.2 Competitive Landscape
Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
14.3 Landscape disruption
Overview on factors of disruption
14.4 Industry risks
Impact of key risks on business
15 Competitive Analysis
15.1 Companies profiled
Companies covered
15.2 Company ranking index
Company ranking index
15.3 Market positioning of companies
Matrix on companies position and classification
15.4 Asbury Automotive Group Inc.
Asbury Automotive Group Inc. - Overview
Asbury Automotive Group Inc. - Business segments
Asbury Automotive Group Inc. - Key offerings
Asbury Automotive Group Inc. - Segment focus
SWOT
15.5 AutoNation Inc.
AutoNation Inc. - Overview
AutoNation Inc. - Business segments
AutoNation Inc. - Key offerings
AutoNation Inc. - Segment focus
SWOT
15.6 CarMax Inc.
CarMax Inc. - Overview
CarMax Inc. - Business segments
CarMax Inc. - Key offerings
CarMax Inc. - Segment focus
SWOT
15.7 Carvana Co.
Carvana Co. - Overview
Carvana Co. - Product / Service
Carvana Co. - Key news
Carvana Co. - Key offerings
SWOT
15.8 General Motors Co.
General Motors Co. - Overview
General Motors Co. - Business segments
General Motors Co. - Key news
General Motors Co. - Key offerings
General Motors Co. - Segment focus
SWOT
15.9 Group 1 Automotive Inc.
Group 1 Automotive Inc. - Overview
Group 1 Automotive Inc. - Business segments
Group 1 Automotive Inc. - Key offerings
Group 1 Automotive Inc. - Segment focus
SWOT
15.10 Hendrick Automotive Group
Hendrick Automotive Group - Overview
Hendrick Automotive Group - Product / Service
Hendrick Automotive Group - Key offerings
SWOT
15.11 Hertz Global Holdings Inc.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. - Overview
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. - Business segments
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. - Key news
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. - Key offerings
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. - Segment focus
SWOT
15.12 Lithia Motors Inc.
Lithia Motors Inc. - Overview
Lithia Motors Inc. - Business segments
Lithia Motors Inc. - Key offerings
Lithia Motors Inc. - Segment focus
SWOT
15.13 Penske Automotive Group Inc.
Penske Automotive Group Inc. - Overview
Penske Automotive Group Inc. - Business segments
Penske Automotive Group Inc. - Key news
Penske Automotive Group Inc. - Key offerings
Penske Automotive Group Inc. - Segment focus
SWOT
15.14 Sonic Automotive Inc.
Sonic Automotive Inc. - Overview
Sonic Automotive Inc. - Business segments
Sonic Automotive Inc. - Key offerings
Sonic Automotive Inc. - Segment focus
SWOT
15.15 Vroom Inc.
Vroom Inc. - Overview
Vroom Inc. - Business segments
Vroom Inc. - Key offerings
Vroom Inc. - Segment focus
SWOT
16 Appendix
16.1 Scope of the report
16.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist
Inclusions checklist
Exclusions checklist
16.3 Currency conversion rates for US$
Currency conversion rates for US$
16.4 Research methodology
Research methodology
16.5 Data procurement
Information sources
16.6 Data validation
Data validation
16.7 Validation techniques employed for market sizing
Validation techniques employed for market sizing
16.8 Data synthesis
Data synthesis
16.9 360 degree market analysis
360 degree market analysis
16.10 List of abbreviations
List of abbreviations
List of Exhibits
Exhibits 1: Executive Summary - Chart on Market Overview
Exhibits 2: Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
Exhibits 3: Executive Summary - Chart on Country Market Characteristics
Exhibits 4: Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
Exhibits 5: Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Product
Exhibits 6: Executive Summary - Chart on Company Market Positioning
Exhibits 7: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
Exhibits 8: Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
Exhibits 9: Overview on factors of disruption
Exhibits 10: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2024 and 2029
Exhibits 11: Parent Market
Exhibits 12: Data Table on - Parent Market
Exhibits 13: Market characteristics analysis
Exhibits 14: Value chain analysis
Exhibits 15: Offerings of companies included in the market definition
Exhibits 16: Market segments
Exhibits 17: Chart on US - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Exhibits 18: Data Table on US - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Exhibits 19: Chart on US: Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 20: Data Table on US: Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 21: Historic Market Size - Data Table on Used Car Market in US 2019 - 2023 ($ billion)
Exhibits 22: Historic Market Size - Distribution Channel Segment 2019 - 2023 ($ billion)
Exhibits 23: Historic Market Size - Product Segment 2019 - 2023 ($ billion)
Exhibits 24: Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2024 and 2029
Exhibits 25: Bargaining power of buyers - Impact of key factors 2024 and 2029
Exhibits 26: Bargaining power of suppliers - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
Exhibits 27: Threat of new entrants - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
Exhibits 28: Threat of substitutes - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
Exhibits 29: Threat of rivalry - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
Exhibits 30: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2024 and 2029
Exhibits 31: Chart on Distribution Channel - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 32: Data Table on Distribution Channel - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 33: Chart on Comparison by Distribution Channel
Exhibits 34: Data Table on Comparison by Distribution Channel
Exhibits 35: Chart on 3P channel sales - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Exhibits 36: Data Table on 3P channel sales - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Exhibits 37: Chart on 3P channel sales - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 38: Data Table on 3P channel sales - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 39: Chart on OEM channel sales - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Exhibits 40: Data Table on OEM channel sales - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Exhibits 41: Chart on OEM channel sales - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 42: Data Table on OEM channel sales - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 43: Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ billion)
Exhibits 44: Data Table on Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ billion)
Exhibits 45: Chart on Product - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 46: Data Table on Product - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 47: Chart on Comparison by Product
Exhibits 48: Data Table on Comparison by Product
Exhibits 49: Chart on Mid size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Exhibits 50: Data Table on Mid size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Exhibits 51: Chart on Mid size - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 52: Data Table on Mid size - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 53: Chart on Full size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Exhibits 54: Data Table on Full size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Exhibits 55: Chart on Full size - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 56: Data Table on Full size - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 57: Chart on Compact size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Exhibits 58: Data Table on Compact size - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
Exhibits 59: Chart on Compact size - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 60: Data Table on Compact size - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
Exhibits 61: Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)
Exhibits 62: Data Table on Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)
Exhibits 63: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
Exhibits 64: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2024 and 2029
Exhibits 65: Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
Exhibits 66: Overview on factors of disruption
Exhibits 67: Impact of key risks on business
Exhibits 68: Companies covered
Exhibits 69: Company ranking index
Exhibits 70: Matrix on companies position and classification
Exhibits 71: Asbury Automotive Group Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 72: Asbury Automotive Group Inc. - Business segments
Exhibits 73: Asbury Automotive Group Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 74: Asbury Automotive Group Inc. - Segment focus
Exhibits 75: SWOT
Exhibits 76: AutoNation Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 77: AutoNation Inc. - Business segments
Exhibits 78: AutoNation Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 79: AutoNation Inc. - Segment focus
Exhibits 80: SWOT
Exhibits 81: CarMax Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 82: CarMax Inc. - Business segments
Exhibits 83: CarMax Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 84: CarMax Inc. - Segment focus
Exhibits 85: SWOT
Exhibits 86: Carvana Co. - Overview
Exhibits 87: Carvana Co. - Product / Service
Exhibits 88: Carvana Co. - Key news
Exhibits 89: Carvana Co. - Key offerings
Exhibits 90: SWOT
Exhibits 91: General Motors Co. - Overview
Exhibits 92: General Motors Co. - Business segments
Exhibits 93: General Motors Co. - Key news
Exhibits 94: General Motors Co. - Key offerings
Exhibits 95: General Motors Co. - Segment focus
Exhibits 96: SWOT
Exhibits 97: Group 1 Automotive Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 98: Group 1 Automotive Inc. - Business segments
Exhibits 99: Group 1 Automotive Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 100: Group 1 Automotive Inc. - Segment focus
Exhibits 101: SWOT
Exhibits 102: Hendrick Automotive Group - Overview
Exhibits 103: Hendrick Automotive Group - Product / Service
Exhibits 104: Hendrick Automotive Group - Key offerings
Exhibits 105: SWOT
Exhibits 106: Hertz Global Holdings Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 107: Hertz Global Holdings Inc. - Business segments
Exhibits 108: Hertz Global Holdings Inc. - Key news
Exhibits 109: Hertz Global Holdings Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 110: Hertz Global Holdings Inc. - Segment focus
Exhibits 111: SWOT
Exhibits 112: Lithia Motors Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 113: Lithia Motors Inc. - Business segments
Exhibits 114: Lithia Motors Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 115: Lithia Motors Inc. - Segment focus
Exhibits 116: SWOT
Exhibits 117: Penske Automotive Group Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 118: Penske Automotive Group Inc. - Business segments
Exhibits 119: Penske Automotive Group Inc. - Key news
Exhibits 120: Penske Automotive Group Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 121: Penske Automotive Group Inc. - Segment focus
Exhibits 122: SWOT
Exhibits 123: Sonic Automotive Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 124: Sonic Automotive Inc. - Business segments
Exhibits 125: Sonic Automotive Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 126: Sonic Automotive Inc. - Segment focus
Exhibits 127: SWOT
Exhibits 128: Vroom Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 129: Vroom Inc. - Business segments
Exhibits 130: Vroom Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 131: Vroom Inc. - Segment focus
Exhibits 132: SWOT
Exhibits 133: Inclusions checklist
Exhibits 134: Exclusions checklist
Exhibits 135: Currency conversion rates for US$
Exhibits 136: Research methodology
Exhibits 137: Information sources
Exhibits 138: Data validation
Exhibits 139: Validation techniques employed for market sizing
Exhibits 140: Data synthesis
Exhibits 141: 360 degree market analysis
Exhibits 142: List of abbreviations

Executive Summary

The following companies are recognized as the key players in the global used car market in us: Asbury Automotive Group Inc., AutoNation Inc., CarMax Inc., Carvana Co., General Motors Co., Group 1 Automotive Inc., Hendrick Automotive Group, Hertz Global Holdings Inc., Lithia Motors Inc., Penske Automotive Group Inc., Sonic Automotive Inc., and Vroom Inc..

Commenting on the report, an analyst from the research team said: "The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is increased penetration of websites dedicated to selling used cars."

According to the report, one of the major drivers for this market is the excellent value for money proposition of used cars.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Asbury Automotive Group Inc.
  • AutoNation Inc.
  • CarMax Inc.
  • Carvana Co.
  • General Motors Co.
  • Group 1 Automotive Inc.
  • Hendrick Automotive Group
  • Hertz Global Holdings Inc.
  • Lithia Motors Inc.
  • Penske Automotive Group Inc.
  • Sonic Automotive Inc.
  • Vroom Inc.