Average New-Car Prices Soar Above $50,000 for the First Time This YearAverage New-Car Prices Soar Above $50,000 for the First Time This YearAverage New-Car Prices Soar Above $50,000 for the First Time This Year 

USA TODAY Network / ReutersCar buyers are getting hit from all angles these days, but experts offer advice on ways you can still find a deal. According to Kelley Blue Book, data released the week ending Sept. 11 showed the average U.S. new-vehicle transaction price climbed to $50,089 in August. That’s the first time it has crossed the $50,000 threshold this year. The price is 1.9% higher than a year ago.