These Are The Features You Would Sacrifice To Make Modern Cars Cheaper - Jalopnik

The push to make modern cars cheaper centers on the idea that buyers may need to accept the loss of certain features that have grown more common and more costly in recent years. The report says the average new car price is about $50,000, while the average used car price sits near $30,000, and overall costs have risen due to tariffs, added safety equipment, technology, and vehicles becoming larger. It also notes automakers have built fewer cars over time, worsening market pressure. The article frames a “perfect storm” that could lead to cheaper models if consumers were willing to trade away some conveniences, and it cites reader responses that list features people would give up.