The next quarterly Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) conference call is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan 8 at 11am ET.
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Join Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke, Jeremy Robb, senior director of Economic and Industry Insights, and Scott Vanner, Economic and Industry Insights analyst, as they discuss the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index and the major economic and industry trends that shaped the quarter.
All questions related to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index and wholesale market can be sent to manheim.data@coxautoinc.com.
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By applying statistical analysis to its database of more than 5 million used vehicle transactions annually, Manheim has developed a measurement of used vehicle prices that is independent of underlying shifts in the characteristics of vehicles being sold. View the index methodology.
The Manheim Index is increasingly recognized by both financial and economic analysts as the premier indicator of pricing trends in the used vehicle market, but should not be considered indicative or predictive of any individual remarketer’s results.
Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Interim Chief Economist, Cox Automotive
“Wholesale depreciation rates were elevated in October, burning off a bit of the higher valuation levels seen most of this year. In early November, we’ve observed more moderate trends, which was a glimmer of what we saw right at the last week of October. So far this month, our estimates for retail sales show a slightly higher pace of sales, a great piece of information given how little economic data is out there right now. Additionally, new and used loan rates are down about 30 basis points from October levels, helping consumers. We should start getting more economic data in the next week or so, assisting the Fed in efforts to see through the murky water a bit more clearly as they embark on their meeting in early December. Depreciation trends are known to level out in the last month of the year, and with increased tax refunds expected in spring, the market is likely to see early demand from dealers.”
MMR Prices, Retention & Sales Conversion
Takeaway: MMR prices declined less than the typical 1.2% rate of depreciation for this period as inventory tightness still exists from the lower volume of lease maturities. MMR retention is a little muted against longer-term run rates, while sales conversion indicates demand is seasonally normal at Manheim.
Takeaway: The luxury vehicle segment continued to outperform the overall market and is influenced by the trend for EVs, while compact and mid-size cars saw the largest declines.
EV versus Non-EV Index
Takeaway: EV values have moderated somewhat following the expiration of EV tax credits but remain strong year over year.
Wholesale Supply
Takeaway: Wholesale used vehicle supply usually averages 30 days at this time of year. In mid-November, wholesale supply was below average, suggesting that inventory may be harder to find, especially as retail demand continues to remain elevated.
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) is a trusted benchmark for tracking wholesale used-vehicle prices in the U.S., which helps dealers and analysts gauge market shifts and anticipate retail trends. The official measure is reported on the fifth business day of each month. The next complete suite of monthly MUVVI data will be released on Dec. 5, 2025.
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Note: The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index was adjusted to improve accuracy and consistency across the data set as of the January 2023 data release. The starting point for the MUVVI was adjusted from January 1995 to January 1997. The index was then recalculated with January 1997 = 100, whereas prior reports had 1995 as the baseline of 100. All monthly and yearly percent changes since January 2015 are identical. Learn more about the decision to rebase the index.