Aaa car finance rates holding around 6

AAA car finance rates holding around 6.88% as of this week align closely with broader Fed rate policies. For equity traders, this data point is crucial for forecasting Q3 performance in credit-sensitive stocks, particularly in automakers and dealership groups. Depreciation - The difference between a car's purchase price and its resale value is the most significant cost of vehicle ownership. This year, depreciation lost an average of $4,334 in value per year compared to $4,680 annually in 2024. Part of the drop is attributed to expectations for resale values to rise as new vehicle prices increase partly due to tariffs . Seemingly everything has become more expensive this year, and that includes owning and operating a new vehicle. AAA car finance rates averaging 6.92% set the stage for cautious positioning in auto-focused equities. Technical traders eye MACD signals in key automotive tickers, tying price momentum to expected loan cost trends.