GITNUXREPORT 2026

Automotive Dealership Industry Statistics

With 72% of new vehicle buyers financing their purchase and online car shopping influencing 95% of decisions, dealership momentum is increasingly tied to digital readiness and faster deal cycles, where new vehicle buying time shrank to 52 days. Meanwhile used shoppers lean hard on mobile and EV intent is rising, with 41% considering electric vehicles and 76% of EV intenders citing charging infrastructure as the key deal breaker.

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72% of new vehicle buyers financed their purchase in 2023, with average loan amount $39,500

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Online car shopping influenced 95% of vehicle buyers' decisions in 2023

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Millennial buyers (ages 27-42) accounted for 46% of new vehicle sales in 2023

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88% of used vehicle shoppers used mobile devices during search process in 2023

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Average time to buy a new vehicle shortened to 52 days in 2023 from 64 days in 2022

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41% of buyers considered electric vehicles in their 2023 purchase process, up from 33%

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Female buyers represented 52% of new vehicle purchases in U.S. 2023

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Loyalty rate for brand repurchase was 52% among new vehicle buyers in 2023

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64% of consumers prioritized fuel efficiency in vehicle selection 2023

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Hispanic buyers grew to 20% of U.S. new vehicle market share in 2023

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Average vehicle trade-in value was $24,800 for used vehicles in 2023

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55% of auto loans originated at dealerships had terms over 72 months in 2023

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27% of buyers walked out of dealerships due to pricing in 2023 survey

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Gen Z (18-26) represented 22% of used vehicle buyers in 2023

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76% of EV intenders cited charging infrastructure as top barrier 2023

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Average down payment on new vehicles was 10.3% or $4,950 in 2023

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49% of luxury vehicle buyers were repeat customers in 2023

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Safety features influenced 82% of family vehicle purchases in 2023

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Online price quoting accepted by 91% of shoppers pre-visit in 2023

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Trade-in credit averaged 85% of KBB value at dealerships 2023

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37% of buyers preferred contactless delivery options in 2023

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U.S. auto dealerships employed 1.18 million people directly in 2023, generating $100 billion in payroll

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Sales positions accounted for 28% of total dealership workforce in 2023

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Technician wages averaged $28.50 per hour in U.S. dealerships 2023, up 5.5%

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Turnover rate in dealership sales staff was 42% in 2023

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35% of dealership hires in 2023 were Gen Z workers under age 25

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Service advisors earned average annual salary of $72,000 in 2023

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Dealerships spent $2.1 billion on employee training in 2023

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Female representation in dealership employment reached 28% in 2023

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Parts department staff turnover was 31% in U.S. dealerships 2023

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Average dealership general manager salary was $285,000 in 2023

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Salespeople averaged 9.2 cars per month per rep in high-volume stores 2023

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Entry-level BDC agent salary averaged $48,000 plus commissions 2023

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68% of technicians required upskilling for ADAS systems by 2023

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Diversity hiring initiatives boosted minority staff by 12% in 2023

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Remote work options available to 15% of non-frontline dealership jobs 2023

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Finance manager average earnings hit $165,000 in 2023

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Apprenticeship programs trained 25,000 new techs in 2023

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Unionization efforts affected 8% of dealership workforces in 2023

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Retention bonuses paid to 62% of sales teams in 2023

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Lot attendants hourly wage rose to $17.50 average in 2023

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U.S. auto dealerships generated $1.2 trillion in total revenue in 2023

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Average dealership gross profit per new vehicle retailed was $2,200 in 2023

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Net profit margin for U.S. franchised dealerships averaged 2.1% in 2023

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F&I gross profit per vehicle hit a record $2,500 in 2023 for U.S. dealers

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Service and parts departments contributed 52% of total dealership gross profit in 2023

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Average new car dealership pretax profit was $1.84 million in 2023, up 22% YoY

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Used vehicle department gross margins averaged 12.4% in U.S. dealerships 2023

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Total advertising spend by U.S. dealerships reached $6.5 billion in 2023

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Dealership operating expenses rose 4.2% to $1.1 million per store monthly in 2023

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Finance and insurance revenue per dealership averaged $12.3 million in 2023

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Dealership net working capital averaged $4.2 million per store in 2023

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Parts department gross profit margin was 48% on average in 2023

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Total U.S. dealer service revenue hit $140 billion in 2023

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Fixed ops gross profit per technician reached $1.2 million annually 2023

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Average dealership floorplan interest expense was $850,000 in 2023

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Penetration rate for vehicle service contracts sold was 68% in 2023

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Dealership EBITDA margins averaged 8.5% for large groups in 2023

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Cybersecurity insurance costs for dealers rose 20% to $45,000 avg 2023

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GAP insurance sales generated $3.2 billion in revenue for dealers 2023

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Inventory carrying costs averaged 2.8% monthly for new vehicles 2023

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In 2023, U.S. new light-vehicle sales reached 15.5 million units, marking a 12.4% increase from 2022

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Light trucks accounted for 79.8% of total new vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2023, surpassing sedans significantly

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Electric vehicle sales in the U.S. grew by 49% year-over-year in 2023, totaling 1.18 million units

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Toyota sold 1.72 million new vehicles in the U.S. in 2023, holding a 11.1% market share

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Ford's F-Series trucks led new vehicle sales with 750,789 units sold in 2023 in the U.S.

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New vehicle inventory at U.S. dealerships averaged 2.8 million units by end of 2023, up 60% from 2022 lows

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Average new vehicle transaction price in the U.S. fell to $48,000 in Q4 2023 from $48,700 peak

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Pickup trucks represented 20.2% of all new vehicle registrations in the U.S. in 2023

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SUV/Crossover sales made up 52.6% of U.S. new light-vehicle market in 2023

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Tesla Model Y was the top-selling new vehicle in the U.S. with 385,900 units in 2023

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In 2023, U.S. new light-vehicle sales reached 15.5 million units, a 12.4% increase YoY

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Chevrolet Silverado sold 543,300 units, securing second place in U.S. new sales 2023

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Hybrid vehicle sales surged 45% to 1.1 million units in U.S. 2023

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Luxury brand new sales totaled 760,000 units in U.S. 2023

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Incentives spending on new vehicles averaged $2,100 per unit in Q4 2023

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New vehicle affordability index fell to 140 in 2023, indicating strained buyer budgets

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Ram Pickup sales dropped 11% to 444,926 units in U.S. 2023

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Honda Accord sold 204,124 new units despite sedan decline in 2023

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Fleet sales represented 19% of total new vehicle volume in 2023

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Import vehicles held 52% share of U.S. new car sales in 2023

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U.S. franchised dealerships numbered 16,991 in 2023, down 1% from prior year

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Average new vehicle inventory days' supply was 68 days in December 2023

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78% of dealerships invested in digital retailing tools in 2023

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Service absorption rate averaged 92% for top-performing dealerships in 2023

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Total U.S. dealership employees reached 1.2 million in 2023

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Online lead conversion rate for dealerships was 14.2% in 2023

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Average repair order value increased to $550 in 2023, up 6% YoY

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62% of dealerships reported staffing shortages in sales roles in 2023

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EV service training covered 45% of technicians at dealerships in 2023

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Dealership website traffic grew 18% YoY to average 25,000 visits per month in 2023

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Customer pay repair orders increased 7% to 145 million in 2023

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Dealership CRM adoption rate hit 89% in U.S. stores by 2023

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Average showroom foot traffic recovered to 85% of pre-pandemic levels 2023

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Warranty repairs accounted for 42% of total service labor hours 2023

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Desking time per deal averaged 28 minutes digitally in 2023

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54% of dealerships used AI for inventory management in 2023

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Collision repair backlog averaged 45 days at certified centers 2023

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Electric vehicle inventory turned 25% faster than gas models 2023

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Phone up rates for service appointments were 72% in 2023

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Multi-site dealer groups controlled 52% of new sales volume 2023

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U.S. dealerships retailed 7.9 million used vehicles under 10 years old in 2023

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Certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle sales hit 1.9 million units in 2023, up 5% from prior year

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Average used vehicle retail price in U.S. was $27,300 in December 2023, down 2.5% YoY

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Used vehicle sales volume increased 13% to 36.1 million units in U.S. in 2023

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Wholesale used vehicle prices dropped 7.2% in 2023, averaging $23,800 per unit

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Off-lease used vehicles supplied 2.2 million units to market in 2023

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Trade-ins accounted for 38% of used vehicle inventory at dealerships in 2023

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Used luxury vehicle sales grew 8% to 1.4 million units in U.S. 2023

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Average days to turn used inventory at U.S. dealerships was 43 days in Q4 2023

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65% of used vehicle buyers in 2023 preferred SUVs/crossovers

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Used vehicle sales to millennials hit 14.2 million units in 2023

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Auction wholesale used volume was 6.8 million units in 2023, down 2%

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Retail used cars priced under $20,000 fell to 22% of inventory in 2023

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Jeep Wrangler led used SUV sales with 250,000 retail units in 2023

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Used EV sales reached 200,000 units in U.S. 2023, up 60% YoY

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Super Bowl used vehicle ads generated 15% higher leads for dealers in 2023

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Average used truck retail price was $32,400 in late 2023

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Franchise dealers sold 75% of all used vehicles retailed in 2023

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Online used sales direct-to-consumer grew 25% to 500,000 units 2023

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Used import brand vehicles captured 35% market share in 2023 sales

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 14, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Auto shopping and dealership economics are being reshaped by a mix of financing, mobile behavior, and changing preferences. In 2023, 95% of vehicle buyers were influenced by online car shopping, while the average time to buy a new vehicle dropped to 52 days from 64 the year before. And behind those shifts, the industry is juggling tighter margins, EV adoption barriers, and a workforce that is turning over fast.

Key Takeaways

72% of new vehicle buyers financed their purchase in 2023, with average loan amount $39,500
Online car shopping influenced 95% of vehicle buyers' decisions in 2023
Millennial buyers (ages 27-42) accounted for 46% of new vehicle sales in 2023
U.S. auto dealerships employed 1.18 million people directly in 2023, generating $100 billion in payroll
Sales positions accounted for 28% of total dealership workforce in 2023
Technician wages averaged $28.50 per hour in U.S. dealerships 2023, up 5.5%
U.S. auto dealerships generated $1.2 trillion in total revenue in 2023
Average dealership gross profit per new vehicle retailed was $2,200 in 2023
Net profit margin for U.S. franchised dealerships averaged 2.1% in 2023
In 2023, U.S. new light-vehicle sales reached 15.5 million units, marking a 12.4% increase from 2022
Light trucks accounted for 79.8% of total new vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2023, surpassing sedans significantly
Electric vehicle sales in the U.S. grew by 49% year-over-year in 2023, totaling 1.18 million units
U.S. franchised dealerships numbered 16,991 in 2023, down 1% from prior year
Average new vehicle inventory days' supply was 68 days in December 2023
78% of dealerships invested in digital retailing tools in 2023

In 2023, digital shopping and financing reshaped dealership sales, boosting EV interest and speeding purchase timelines.

Consumer Trends

172% of new vehicle buyers financed their purchase in 2023, with average loan amount $39,500

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2Online car shopping influenced 95% of vehicle buyers' decisions in 2023

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3Millennial buyers (ages 27-42) accounted for 46% of new vehicle sales in 2023

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488% of used vehicle shoppers used mobile devices during search process in 2023

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5Average time to buy a new vehicle shortened to 52 days in 2023 from 64 days in 2022

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641% of buyers considered electric vehicles in their 2023 purchase process, up from 33%

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7Female buyers represented 52% of new vehicle purchases in U.S. 2023

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8Loyalty rate for brand repurchase was 52% among new vehicle buyers in 2023

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964% of consumers prioritized fuel efficiency in vehicle selection 2023

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10Hispanic buyers grew to 20% of U.S. new vehicle market share in 2023

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11Average vehicle trade-in value was $24,800 for used vehicles in 2023

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1255% of auto loans originated at dealerships had terms over 72 months in 2023

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1327% of buyers walked out of dealerships due to pricing in 2023 survey

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14Gen Z (18-26) represented 22% of used vehicle buyers in 2023

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1576% of EV intenders cited charging infrastructure as top barrier 2023

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16Average down payment on new vehicles was 10.3% or $4,950 in 2023

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1749% of luxury vehicle buyers were repeat customers in 2023

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18Safety features influenced 82% of family vehicle purchases in 2023

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19Online price quoting accepted by 91% of shoppers pre-visit in 2023

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20Trade-in credit averaged 85% of KBB value at dealerships 2023

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2137% of buyers preferred contactless delivery options in 2023

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Consumer Trends Interpretation

The automotive industry is now a high-stakes digital marketplace where millennials and mobile-savvy shoppers, armed with online research and cautious optimism for electric vehicles, are expediting their purchases despite lingering financing hurdles and pricing frustrations that still send over a quarter of buyers walking.

Employment

1U.S. auto dealerships employed 1.18 million people directly in 2023, generating $100 billion in payroll

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2Sales positions accounted for 28% of total dealership workforce in 2023

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3Technician wages averaged $28.50 per hour in U.S. dealerships 2023, up 5.5%

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4Turnover rate in dealership sales staff was 42% in 2023

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535% of dealership hires in 2023 were Gen Z workers under age 25

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6Service advisors earned average annual salary of $72,000 in 2023

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7Dealerships spent $2.1 billion on employee training in 2023

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8Female representation in dealership employment reached 28% in 2023

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9Parts department staff turnover was 31% in U.S. dealerships 2023

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10Average dealership general manager salary was $285,000 in 2023

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11Salespeople averaged 9.2 cars per month per rep in high-volume stores 2023

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12Entry-level BDC agent salary averaged $48,000 plus commissions 2023

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1368% of technicians required upskilling for ADAS systems by 2023

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14Diversity hiring initiatives boosted minority staff by 12% in 2023

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15Remote work options available to 15% of non-frontline dealership jobs 2023

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16Finance manager average earnings hit $165,000 in 2023

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17Apprenticeship programs trained 25,000 new techs in 2023

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18Unionization efforts affected 8% of dealership workforces in 2023

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19Retention bonuses paid to 62% of sales teams in 2023

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20Lot attendants hourly wage rose to $17.50 average in 2023

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Employment Interpretation

The American auto dealership is a vibrant, often turbulent ecosystem where a general manager's hefty salary is bankrolled by a revolving door of salespeople hustling nine cars a month, while a new generation of techs, commanding higher wages to fix increasingly complex computers on wheels, is being urgently trained beside service advisors calmly navigating the chaos for a solid seventy-two grand.

Financial Performance

1U.S. auto dealerships generated $1.2 trillion in total revenue in 2023

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2Average dealership gross profit per new vehicle retailed was $2,200 in 2023

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3Net profit margin for U.S. franchised dealerships averaged 2.1% in 2023

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4F&I gross profit per vehicle hit a record $2,500 in 2023 for U.S. dealers

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5Service and parts departments contributed 52% of total dealership gross profit in 2023

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6Average new car dealership pretax profit was $1.84 million in 2023, up 22% YoY

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7Used vehicle department gross margins averaged 12.4% in U.S. dealerships 2023

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8Total advertising spend by U.S. dealerships reached $6.5 billion in 2023

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9Dealership operating expenses rose 4.2% to $1.1 million per store monthly in 2023

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10Finance and insurance revenue per dealership averaged $12.3 million in 2023

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11Dealership net working capital averaged $4.2 million per store in 2023

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12Parts department gross profit margin was 48% on average in 2023

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13Total U.S. dealer service revenue hit $140 billion in 2023

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14Fixed ops gross profit per technician reached $1.2 million annually 2023

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15Average dealership floorplan interest expense was $850,000 in 2023

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16Penetration rate for vehicle service contracts sold was 68% in 2023

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17Dealership EBITDA margins averaged 8.5% for large groups in 2023

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18Cybersecurity insurance costs for dealers rose 20% to $45,000 avg 2023

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19GAP insurance sales generated $3.2 billion in revenue for dealers 2023

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20Inventory carrying costs averaged 2.8% monthly for new vehicles 2023

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Financial Performance Interpretation

While dealerships survive on the financial alchemy of turning metal into money by selling dreams and warranties, they only get to keep about two pennies of every dollar after the banks, technicians, and floorplan interest take their substantial cut.

New Vehicle Sales

1In 2023, U.S. new light-vehicle sales reached 15.5 million units, marking a 12.4% increase from 2022

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2Light trucks accounted for 79.8% of total new vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2023, surpassing sedans significantly

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3Electric vehicle sales in the U.S. grew by 49% year-over-year in 2023, totaling 1.18 million units

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4Toyota sold 1.72 million new vehicles in the U.S. in 2023, holding a 11.1% market share

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5Ford's F-Series trucks led new vehicle sales with 750,789 units sold in 2023 in the U.S.

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6New vehicle inventory at U.S. dealerships averaged 2.8 million units by end of 2023, up 60% from 2022 lows

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7Average new vehicle transaction price in the U.S. fell to $48,000 in Q4 2023 from $48,700 peak

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8Pickup trucks represented 20.2% of all new vehicle registrations in the U.S. in 2023

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9SUV/Crossover sales made up 52.6% of U.S. new light-vehicle market in 2023

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10Tesla Model Y was the top-selling new vehicle in the U.S. with 385,900 units in 2023

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11In 2023, U.S. new light-vehicle sales reached 15.5 million units, a 12.4% increase YoY

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12Chevrolet Silverado sold 543,300 units, securing second place in U.S. new sales 2023

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13Hybrid vehicle sales surged 45% to 1.1 million units in U.S. 2023

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14Luxury brand new sales totaled 760,000 units in U.S. 2023

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15Incentives spending on new vehicles averaged $2,100 per unit in Q4 2023

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16New vehicle affordability index fell to 140 in 2023, indicating strained buyer budgets

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17Ram Pickup sales dropped 11% to 444,926 units in U.S. 2023

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18Honda Accord sold 204,124 new units despite sedan decline in 2023

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19Fleet sales represented 19% of total new vehicle volume in 2023

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20Import vehicles held 52% share of U.S. new car sales in 2023

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New Vehicle Sales Interpretation

The American road trip is now officially a luxurious, electrifying, and truck-dominated affair, even if you have to stretch your budget and join a fleet to afford the ride.

Operations

1U.S. franchised dealerships numbered 16,991 in 2023, down 1% from prior year

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2Average new vehicle inventory days' supply was 68 days in December 2023

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378% of dealerships invested in digital retailing tools in 2023

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4Service absorption rate averaged 92% for top-performing dealerships in 2023

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5Total U.S. dealership employees reached 1.2 million in 2023

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6Online lead conversion rate for dealerships was 14.2% in 2023

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7Average repair order value increased to $550 in 2023, up 6% YoY

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862% of dealerships reported staffing shortages in sales roles in 2023

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9EV service training covered 45% of technicians at dealerships in 2023

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10Dealership website traffic grew 18% YoY to average 25,000 visits per month in 2023

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11Customer pay repair orders increased 7% to 145 million in 2023

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12Dealership CRM adoption rate hit 89% in U.S. stores by 2023

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13Average showroom foot traffic recovered to 85% of pre-pandemic levels 2023

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14Warranty repairs accounted for 42% of total service labor hours 2023

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15Desking time per deal averaged 28 minutes digitally in 2023

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1654% of dealerships used AI for inventory management in 2023

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17Collision repair backlog averaged 45 days at certified centers 2023

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18Electric vehicle inventory turned 25% faster than gas models 2023

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19Phone up rates for service appointments were 72% in 2023

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20Multi-site dealer groups controlled 52% of new sales volume 2023

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Operations Interpretation

While dealerships are shrinking in number and struggling with staff shortages, the survivors are thriving by deftly managing a paradox: customers are increasingly online yet still crave human touchpoints, and profits are being vacuumed up not from the showroom floor but from the service bay where the real money—and a 45-day wait for a fender bender—now lives.

Used Vehicle Sales

1U.S. dealerships retailed 7.9 million used vehicles under 10 years old in 2023

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2Certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle sales hit 1.9 million units in 2023, up 5% from prior year

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3Average used vehicle retail price in U.S. was $27,300 in December 2023, down 2.5% YoY

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4Used vehicle sales volume increased 13% to 36.1 million units in U.S. in 2023

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5Wholesale used vehicle prices dropped 7.2% in 2023, averaging $23,800 per unit

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6Off-lease used vehicles supplied 2.2 million units to market in 2023

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7Trade-ins accounted for 38% of used vehicle inventory at dealerships in 2023

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8Used luxury vehicle sales grew 8% to 1.4 million units in U.S. 2023

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9Average days to turn used inventory at U.S. dealerships was 43 days in Q4 2023

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1065% of used vehicle buyers in 2023 preferred SUVs/crossovers

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11Used vehicle sales to millennials hit 14.2 million units in 2023

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12Auction wholesale used volume was 6.8 million units in 2023, down 2%

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13Retail used cars priced under $20,000 fell to 22% of inventory in 2023

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14Jeep Wrangler led used SUV sales with 250,000 retail units in 2023

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15Used EV sales reached 200,000 units in U.S. 2023, up 60% YoY

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16Super Bowl used vehicle ads generated 15% higher leads for dealers in 2023

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17Average used truck retail price was $32,400 in late 2023

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18Franchise dealers sold 75% of all used vehicles retailed in 2023

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19Online used sales direct-to-consumer grew 25% to 500,000 units 2023

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20Used import brand vehicles captured 35% market share in 2023 sales

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Used Vehicle Sales Interpretation

The used car market proves Americans are equally passionate about snagging a relative deal and splurging on a certified SUV, with the whole circus—from plummeting wholesale prices to millennials’ voracious appetite—powered by the relentless churn of off-lease vehicles and our enduring love affair with Jeeps.

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DIGITALDEALER
digitaldealer.com
digitaldealer.com
Reference 22
ASE
ase.net
ase.net
Reference 23
DEALERMARKETSHARE
dealermarketshare.com
dealermarketshare.com
Reference 24
RATCHETANDWRENCH
ratchetandwrench.com
ratchetandwrench.com
Reference 25
SAE
sae.org
sae.org

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DEALER
dealer.com
dealer.com
Reference 27
AUTOCARE
autocare.org
autocare.org
Reference 28
DEALERINSIDER
dealerinsider.com
dealerinsider.com
Reference 29
GLASSDOOR
glassdoor.com
glassdoor.com
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AUTOTRAININGCENTRE
autotrainingcentre.com
autotrainingcentre.com
Reference 31
WOMENINAUTO
womeninauto.com
womeninauto.com
Reference 32
COUNTERMAN
counterman.com
counterman.com
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CARPRO
carpro.com
carpro.com
Reference 34
GREENCARREPORTS
greencarreports.com
greencarreports.com
Reference 35
LUXURYINSTITUTE
luxuryinstitute.com
luxuryinstitute.com
Reference 36
STELLANTISNORTHAMERICA
stellantisnorthamerica.com
stellantisnorthamerica.com
Reference 37
HONDANEWS
hondanews.com
hondanews.com
Reference 38
WARDSAUTO
wardsauto.com
wardsauto.com
Reference 39
ISEECARS
iseecars.com
iseecars.com
Reference 40
RECURRENTAUTO
recurrentauto.com
recurrentauto.com
Reference 41
DEALERADVERTISERMAG
dealeradvertisermag.com
dealeradvertisermag.com
Reference 42
CARVANA
carvana.com
carvana.com
Reference 43
POLKTPI
polktpi.com
polktpi.com
Reference 44
BABCOX
babcox.com
babcox.com
Reference 45
AFTERMARKETMATTERS
aftermarketmatters.com
aftermarketmatters.com
Reference 46
STORELINKINC
storelinkinc.com
storelinkinc.com
Reference 47
VSCASSOCIATION
vscassociation.com
vscassociation.com
Reference 48
ASBURYAUTO
asburyauto.com
asburyauto.com
Reference 49
INSURANCENEWSNET
insurancenewsnet.com
insurancenewsnet.com
Reference 50
ALLY
ally.com
ally.com
Reference 51
BLACKBOOK
blackbook.com
blackbook.com
Reference 52
CARFAX
carfax.com
carfax.com
Reference 53
PWC
pwc.com
pwc.com
Reference 54
EDMUNDS
edmunds.com
edmunds.com
Reference 55
LEXUS
lexus.com
lexus.com
Reference 56
IIHS
iihs.org
iihs.org
Reference 57
TRUECAR
truecar.com
truecar.com
Reference 58
APPRAISALENGINE
appraisalengine.com
appraisalengine.com
Reference 59
EPCGROUP
epcgroup.net
epcgroup.net
Reference 60
ELEAD-CRM
elead-crm.com
elead-crm.com
Reference 61
DEALERTRACK
dealertrack.com
dealertrack.com
Reference 62
MOTOR
motor.com
motor.com
Reference 63
VIN SOLUTIONS
vin solutions
vin solutions
Reference 64
AUTOSWEET
autosweet.com
autosweet.com
Reference 65
CCI-CCA
cci-cca.com
cci-cca.com
Reference 66
AUTOREMARKETING
autoremarketing.com
autoremarketing.com
Reference 67
PHONE-NINJA
phone-ninja.com
phone-ninja.com
Reference 68
INDEED
indeed.com
indeed.com
Reference 69
FLEXJOBS
flexjobs.com
flexjobs.com
Reference 70
ZIPRECRUITER
ziprecruiter.com
ziprecruiter.com
Reference 71
TECHFORCEFOUNDATION
techforcefoundation.org
techforcefoundation.org
Reference 72
LABORNOTES
labornotes.com
labornotes.com
Reference 73
DEALERHR
dealerhr.com
dealerhr.com
Reference 74
SALARY
salary.com
salary.com