🚗 DFW Auto Market Update – Week of July 14, 2025 By Dallas Carboys

The Dallas–Fort Worth auto market is riding a wave of cautious optimism this week, with trends that savvy buyers and sellers should keep an eye on:

🔧 New Car Inventory: Tight but Shifting

• Inventory levels remain below historical norms, especially for Toyota, Honda, and Subaru models.

• Tariff concerns earlier this year led to a surge in purchases, creating a “hangover” effect that’s slowing new car movement.

• OEMs are pivoting toward lower-priced segments, which may help affordability—but prices for two-thirds of models still rose in June.

💰 Used Car Market: Holding Strong

• Used vehicle inventory is steady, and prices hit a yearly high in June—up $423 from May.

• With new car prices climbing, buyers are increasingly turning to used and certified pre-owned options.

• Dealers in DFW are seeing solid demand, especially for midsize SUVs and sedans under $50K.

⚡ Tariffs & Economic Uncertainty

• The looming August 1 tariff hike is keeping buyers and dealers on edge.

• While manufacturers haven’t drastically raised MSRPs yet, pricing pressure is building.

• Credit access is improving, which could soften the blow for buyers financing their next ride.

📈 What It Means for DFW Drivers

If you’re shopping this week:

• Used cars offer better value and quicker turnaround.

• New car buyers should act fast if targeting popular models—inventory is thinning.

• Certified pre-owned vehicles are a sweet spot for reliability and price.

At Dallas Carboys, we’re keeping our boots on the ground and our eyes on the road. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just browsing, we’ve got the insights to steer you right.