SUV prices are entering an unusual moment heading into 2026. Used-car costs remain elevated. Edmunds reported that the average price of a three-year-old vehicle rose about 5% year over year, but several forces are beginning to push certain SUV prices lower, according to auto industry professionals. Rising inventory on dealer lots and 2023 luxury SUVs hitting their steepest three-year depreciation window are creating pockets of opportunity for buyers.
Both new and used SUV categories are seeing different pricing pressures and each creates its own opportunities for retirees heading into 2026. Here are eight models experts and market data point to as potential value buys.
