These are the average car payments by state, as determined by Edmunds data. Click on a state to view the avg. payment for different vehicle types. Use the toggle to see the used and new car payments.
Avg. Used and New Car Payments in the U.S. — Updated May 2026
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Monthly Change in Car Payments
| November | December | January | February | March | April | $ Change Since Last Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Avg. Used Vehicle Payment | $569 | $568 | $558 | $560 | $560 | $572 | +$12 |
Avg. New Vehicle Payment | $772 | $781 | $774 | $775 | $770 | $772 | +$2 |