# Is 2026 A Good Time To Buy A New Car? Here's What KBB Says

> It seems like a daunting task to buy a new car right now, with the average price higher than ever before. Tariffs, wars, and rising gas prices are constant talking points.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2140982/is-it-good-time-buy-new-car-what-kelley-blue-book-says/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69e05b405b137df17247c29a)
- **Published:** 2026-04-16
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #says #average #before #blue #book #constant #daunting #ever
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