With a turbulent economy and vehicle prices spiraling ever upwards, some of the more premium trim levels and specs of once blue-collar staples like the Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado 1500, and RAM 1500 are floating dangerously close to $100,000. Even if you look towards the budget end of the range, the average price paid for a new car has already cracked the $50,000 barrier, and it’s not slowing down. With cars getting ever pricier, this begs the question: what is a good credit score to buy a car in 2026?
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