Used vehicles model years 2007-2011 overall depreciated -1.3% in June, a further drop from its -1.0% pace in May and -0.1% level in April. Domestic cars depreciated -1.5%; import cars were -1.3%; domestic trucks were -1.5%; and import trucks were -1.2%. Average depreciation is historically between -1% and -2% monthly. For a closer look at last week’s results see Ricky’s latest video.

• Used pickup models had a strong month for depreciation, with Full-Size, Compact and Mid-Size pickups recording just -0.7% depreciation during the month. All three segments have also seen low depreciation over the last 12 months, with levels near -5%.

• Compact Cars depreciated the most during June, dropping -2.6% of value. Vehicles in this segment include the Honda Civic, Chevrolet Cobalt, Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus and Nissan Leaf. Average segment values at the end of June were $8,765, a -18.9% change from the same time last year ($10,814).

• The car segment with the best depreciation change during June was the Prestige Luxury Cars, falling just -0.9%. Cars in this segment include the BMW 7-Series, Audi A8, Mercedes-Benz CLS Class, Lexus GS 430, Mercedes-Benz S Class, and Jaguar XJ. Average segment values at the end of June were $32,862, a -17.1% change from the same time last year ($39,620).

• Compact CUVs and Mid-Size SUVs showed the most depreciation across truck segments, both falling -2.2% on the month. Compact CUVs include Honda CR-V, Ford Escape and Jeep Liberty. Average segment values at the end of June were $13,140, a -14.1% drop from same time last year ($15,289). Mid-Size SUVs include the Toyota 4-Runner, GMC Envoy, and Ford Explorer. Average segment values were $16,773, a -10.9% decline from same time year ago levels ($18,823).

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