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Independent, methodology-transparent research from the CarSavr editorial desk. Every study below includes the dataset, the methodology, citable cross-references, and a CC BY 4.0 CSV so journalists + researchers can reuse the numbers with attribution.

Depreciation Study · Updated June 29, 2026

Cars Losing Value Fastest in 2026

25 mainstream U.S. vehicles ranked by 5-year depreciation cliff. Based on iSeeCars / Edmunds 2024 longitudinal datasets + CarSavr trade-in cohort.

Open depreciation study

Total Cost Study · Updated June 29, 2026

EV vs Gas: Real 5-Year Cost of Ownership in All 50 States

State-by-state comparison of 5-year total ownership cost — including electricity vs fuel, insurance, registration, depreciation, and maintenance — for a comparable EV and gas sedan.

Open EV TCO study

Buyer Survey · Updated June 29, 2026

What 1,200 First-Time Car Buyers Paid in 2025

Survey results from 1,200+ first-time car buyers across the U.S. — APRs paid, down payments made, lengths of loan, and how many later refinanced.

Open buyer survey

Press & partner inquiries: partnerships@carsavr.com · Full methodology + corrections policy: /methodology

For Journalists & Researchers

Press kit — CarSavr 2026 Auto Affordability Report

One-click bundle of all three studies — citation format, summary, methodology, contact, and links to the CC BY 4.0 dataset CSVs. Ready to drop into a draft or attach to a pitch email.

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Depreciation Study

Cars Losing Value Fastest in 2026

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Total Cost Study

EV vs Gas: Real 5-Year Cost of Ownership in All 50 States

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Buyer Survey

What 1,200 First-Time Car Buyers Paid in 2025

View study + CSV

How to cite: “CarSavr [study title], [date]. https://carsavr.com/data.” All datasets are CC BY 4.0. Link-back to the study page required. Response window: 1–2 business days.

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