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Car Prices, Tariffs, and Trade-Offs: What to Know Before You Buy or Move Out

2025/4/10
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Amanda Barroso
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Anna Helhoski
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Chris (listener)
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Elizabeth
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Sean
著名个人财务专家和广播主持人,创立了“婴儿步骤”财务计划。
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Shannon Bradley
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Elizabeth: 我认为关税会影响我们购买的几乎所有商品的价格,包括汽车,这会增加我们的生活成本。我们需要学习如何管理这些成本。 Sean: 我们正处于一个新的关税时代,关税正在推高各种商品的价格,包括汽车。我们需要了解关税对我们财务的影响。 Anna Helhoski: 白宫发布的关于关税的信息变化太快,难以跟上,这造成了很大的不确定性和焦虑。目前重要的是保持冷静,关注长期目标,不要做出冲动的决定。 Shannon Bradley: 2021年疫情导致汽车价格达到历史高位,目前仍在高位。关税的出台进一步加剧了汽车价格上涨的趋势。关税包括对进口乘用车和轻型卡车加征25%的关税,以及对进口零部件(包括发动机、变速箱和动力系统部件)加征25%的关税,还有对进口钢铁和铝材加征25%的关税以及对来自中国的进口商品的关税。特朗普的目标是通过关税将汽车制造业带回美国,从而最终降低消费者的汽车价格,但他表示即使汽车制造商提高价格,他也不在乎。三大汽车制造商对关税的反应各不相同,有的推出促销活动,有的则暂停生产并解雇员工。对来自墨西哥或加拿大的进口汽车加征25%的关税可能会使一辆2.5万美元的汽车平均价格上涨6250美元。目前市场上现有的汽车不会受到关税的影响,但一旦经销商用完现有的库存,消费者就会开始看到价格上涨。关税可能会影响二手车市场,因为新车供应减少和价格上涨可能会导致人们转向二手车,从而推高二手车价格。在3月26日宣布关税后,人们为了避免关税而争相购买现有的新车和二手车,导致需求激增。如果你打算在未来几年购买汽车,现在是购买的好时机,因为关税可能会导致汽车价格上涨。 Amanda Barroso: 这位听众的财务状况非常好,但过于专注于储蓄和投资,以至于牺牲了生活体验。建议他使用50/30/20预算规则来规划支出,并根据自己的情况调整比例。建议他制定预算,以便更有计划地花钱,在享受生活的同时仍然为退休和投资目标储蓄。建议他设定一个储蓄阈值,以确定在感到安全的情况下可以搬出去住的储蓄金额。建议他在搬出去之前了解自己的信用评分,并采取措施建立信用。建议他明确自己的个人目标,因为钱只是实现目标的工具。建议他规划未来一年的生活和支出,并为不同的目标设立储蓄账户。过度关注储蓄和投资可能会导致“金钱警惕”,甚至“金钱囤积”,建议享受自己努力赚来的钱。

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The episode begins with a discussion on auto tariffs and their potential impact on car prices. Experts discuss the specifics of the tariffs, projected price increases for both new and used cars, and advise on the best time to buy a car before prices rise further.
  • 25% tariff on imported passenger cars and light trucks is in effect
  • Additional 25% tariff on auto parts will be in effect by May 3rd
  • Price increases for new cars are expected within two months
  • Used car prices are also expected to increase due to higher demand and lower supply

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Learn how tariffs could impact car prices and how to know when it’s OK to spend instead of save.

Should you buy a car now before prices rise due to tariffs? When is it okay to stop saving aggressively and spend more? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss recent auto tariffs and navigating major money moves to help you understand how external events and internal goals shape your financial plan. Joined by NerdWallet news writer Anna Helhoski and auto writer Shannon Bradley, they begin with a discussion of auto tariffs, with tips and tricks on when to buy a car, how much prices might rise, and when, if ever, they might come down.

Then, personal finance writer Amanda Barroso joins Sean and Elizabeth to help answer a listener’s question about shifting from a strict savings mindset to one that allows for spending with purpose. They discuss how to create a flexible budget, build credit before moving out, and define life goals that money can help achieve.

NerdWallet’s free investment calculator will calculate how much your investments will grow based on your planned contributions, timeline, rate of return and compounding frequency: https://www.nerdwallet.com/calculator/investment-calculator

In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: auto tariffs 2025, car price increases, how tariffs affect car prices, used car prices 2025, new car tariffs, imported car taxes, car dealership pricing, buying a car before tariffs, Trump car tariffs, steel and aluminum tariffs, cost of imported vehicles, auto financing tips, how to build credit, authorized user credit, rent reporting services, when to stop saving money, how to enjoy money responsibly, 50/30/20 budget rule, financial goals in your 20s, when to move out of your parents’ house, financial independence early, investing vs life experiences, saving vs spending, credit score for renters, best time to buy a car, federal EV tax credit, retirement savings benchmarks, budgeting for rent, planning life around money, living intentionally with money, tracking net worth, and emotional spending habits.

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected]).

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