
Car prices in the U.S. have barely changed in 2025 — they’re up just $97 since the beginning of the year on average, according to a recent Cars.com report. But that modest increase hides some major shifts, as prices imported from some countries have surged by thousands.
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Here’s a look at the country of origin of the foreign vehicles that have seen the biggest price bumps since the beginning of 2025.
1. United Kingdom
Average vehicle price increase since January: $10,129
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2. E.U. Countries
Average vehicle price increase since January: $2,455
3. Japan
Average vehicle price increase since January: $1,226
4. Mexico
Average vehicle price increase since January: $677
Imported Cars That Have Gotten Cheaper
Some imported vehicles have actually gotten less expensive since the start of the year, the Cars.com report found. Average prices declined for vehicles from:
China: -$1,313
Canada: -$704
South Korea: -$508
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