CNN Early Start With Christine Romans and Laura Jarrett June 4, 2024 09:47:00
Four-wheel drive. >> reporter: his role's new jeep. it was a necessity, he says, and a quick decision. >> i have another car with a lot of mileage. i needed a bigger one. >> reporter: the jeep was about $50,000, leaving his monthly payment is about $800. higher than the most recent kelly blue book monthly payment average at $712. >> this is a new record for that monthly payment. this is a new record. and then the car, the new car prices are actually near records. >> reporter: in the last year, new car prices have gone up 12.6%. used cars up 16.1%. food up 10.6% and gas 48.7%. but gas prices no...