McLEAN, Va. -

Though gas prices continue their slow decline, fuel-efficient segment prices are expected to rise in the lanes this week.

NADA Used Car Guide predicts the compact car segment to see the biggest price increase, percentage-wise, with an expected hike of 0.9 percent (or $100).

Interestingly, per Energy Information Administration data released this week, the average price of regular grade gasoline (all formulations) fell from $3.71 to 3.70, continuing a downward trend see this month.

But as we usher in spring this week, many consumers may be turning their interest towards warm-weather vehicles and away from trucks and SUVs in the near future.

As a whole, NADA UCG expects industry wholesale price movement to experience a lift of 0.6 percent (or $100) this week.

“Across all segments, expected changes are nearly all positive with the exception of the large SUV segment which is expected to see a slight decline of 0.3 percent, or $75,” officials said.

The midsize van segment is also expected to see a decline of 1.6 percent ($250).

And NADA UCG officials explained in this particular segment, late-model Chrysler products saw some declines this week “which are pulling down the averages in that segment.”

Four- and two-week AuctionNet wholesale average prices are created by collecting all AuctionNet records for vehicles  up to five years of age for a specified period of time.  Prices are then adjusted for changes in mileage and mix.

Current week prices are based on NADA's proprietary used-vehicle value model which includes assumptions for new-vehicle prices, used-vehicle supply, gasoline prices, and other economic factors.

NADA Segment Average AuctionNet® Wholesale Price 2-Week v. Current
4-Week Average 2-Week Average Current Week % Change $ Change
Compact Car $11,225 $11,350 $11,450 0.9% $100
Compact Utility $15,425 $15,475 $15,475 0.0% $0
Industry Average $16,425 $16,500 $16,600 0.6% $100
Large Pickup $21,100 $21,150 $21,300 0.7% $150
Large SUV $28,075 $27,900 $27,825 -0.3% ($75)
Luxury Car $23,700 $23,825 $23,925 0.4% $100
Luxury Utility $27,150 $27,225 $27,300 0.3% $75
Mid-Size Car $13,350 $13,425 $13,500 0.6% $75
Mid-Size Utility $19,500 $19,500 $19,575 0.4% $75
Mid-Size Van $16,250 $16,100 $15,850 -1.6% ($250)

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