
Purchasing an automobile is often the second-largest purchase Americans make. Unfortunately, the cost of buying a new car is becoming more expensive. The average new vehicle transaction price was above $50,000 for the first time in October 2025, according to Kelley Blue Book. Worse yet, tariffs have driven some costs up further, making it more challenging for Americans in the market for a new car.
GOBankingRates asked ChatGPT for the best ways to save money when buying a car. Here’s what the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot recommended to reduce overall costs when buying a car.