Local Car Dealers Beware: Buyers Are Going Out-Of-State For Better Prices

Experian's latest sales data finds price-weary shoppers willing to cross state lines for everything from mainstream cars to exotics.

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Experian: 13.1% of luxury, 9.3% of mainstream US car buyers crossed state lines in Q1 2026 (vs. 10.4%, 7% in 2021), driven by digital retailing and delivery services. Local dealerships lose geographic advantage as consumers shop online nationwide for better prices.

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Published Jun 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

Experian's latest sales data finds price-weary shoppers willing to cross state lines for everything from mainstream cars to exotics.

Published Jun 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

Local Car Dealers Beware: Buyers Are Going Out-Of-State For Better Prices

Local Car Dealers Beware: Buyers Are Going Out-Of-State For Better Prices

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