Episode
Why New Car Prices Keep Climbing (And What to Do)
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- Broadcast Retirement Network
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- Jul 7, 2026
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- 785
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Summary
New cars are averaging around $50,000—and that affordability gap is getting harder to manage. Automobile enthusiast Ray McGrath breaks down why prices keep climbing, what “value” really means beyond the monthly payment, and how to think through the big decision: buy vs. lease.