As more and more people get back to work, chip shortages continuing to impact supply chains, and no drop in used car pricing for the foreseeable future, used cars remain as popular as ever. As the nation's #1 mobile marketplace, OfferUp is the defacto choice for used car private listings and dealers who are looking to sell their vehicles in their communities and across the nation. This year, we wanted to give our dealers a head start going into the holiday and let you know what types of vehicles car buyers are looking at, engaging on, and buying from dealers.
While there are some surprise names on the list, there are also many names we all know and love on the list. In fact, recent Offerup user surveys show that many vehicles on the top cars of the 2021 list are also are receiving high buyer engagement due to their perceived reliability, price, and resale value.
Most Popular Vehicles Methodology
These are the top-selling—i.e. most popular—vehicles by state, based on OfferUp marketplace data. Vehicles included in the data set are based on marketplace engagements and do not include rental sales or governmental registrations. Data included is subject to change.
Car Buyer Insights
As one might expect, cars the Honda Civic, Honda Accord, and Ford's F-series trucks are listed in the "top 3" in more than 50% of the states. In addition, the Nissan Altima and several GM (General Motors) vehicles such as the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado were popular in multiple states. It should be noted that while regional differences do remain, the top vehicles are receiving high engagement on the coasts and interior states.
With the chip shortage in play and limited car inventory, car buyers on OfferUp have shown a strong desire for "all" used cars styles with differences based on regional geography. In many states, the top 3 vehicles include at least one truck, sedan, and SUV. It should be noted that as a car buyer searches across the app, dealer listings that are shown in a user's OfferUp feed are bespoke and are based on user activity and behavior including search, intent, defined vehicle parameters such as price range, vehicle type, and other details provided by the user.
Top Cars Overall
Overall, the top vehicles are on OfferUp are similar to what we might all expect. Ford trucks, Honda (Civic and Accord), and Toyota Camry's continue to be the top vehicles overall.
1. Ford F-Series
The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling truck (and vehicle) in the United States for more than 40 years.
2. Toyota Camry
Originally called the Celica Camry, Camry made its debut in 1980 and is based on the Japanese word for crown.
3. Honda Civic
Released in 1972, the Honda Civic is the car that made Honda a household name. With multiple body styles and engines, the Civic is now in its 11th generation.
4. Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Silverado is the successor to the Chevrolet C/K model and was originally released in 1999.
5. Honda Accord
Originally known as the Honda Inspire, the Accord was launched in 1976 and represents Honda's desire for accord and harmony between people, society, and automobiles.
Top vehicles of 2021 by state
Listed below are the most popular cars by state based on OfferUp user activity. If you are interested in learning more about car buyers in your state, or in your local community, let us know. Verified Dealers can reach out to your Account Manager, or contact OfferUp here.
Alaska
Toyota Camry, Dodge Charger, Cadillac CTS
Alabama
Toyota Camry, Honda Accord Ford F-series Truck
Arkansas
Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Impala
Arizona
Ford F-series Truck, Chevrolet Silverado, Honda Civic
California
Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Toyota Tacoma
Colorado
Ford F-150, Honda Accord, Chevrolet Tahoe
Connecticut
Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Acura TL
Florida
Ford F-150, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla
Georgia
Honda Accord, Ford F-150, Nissan Altima
Hawaii
Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Camry, Nissan Frontier
Iowa
Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Acura TL
Idaho
Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma, Honda Civic
Illinois
Ford F-150, Honda Civic, Honda Accord
Indiana
Ford F-150, Dodge Charger, Ford Mustang
Kansas
GMC Sierra, Nissan Maxima, Toyota Camry
Kentucky
Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford F-150
Louisana
Ford Truck, GMC Sierra, Nissan Altima
Massachusets
Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Toyota Camry
Maryland
Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Toyota Camry
Washington, DC (not an actual state)
Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Toyota Camry
Maine
Honda Accord, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford Truck
Michigan
Dodge Charger, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Truck
Minnesota
Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Missouri
Ford Truck, Toyota Camry, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mississippi
Honda Accord, Chevrolet Suburban, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Montana
Ford Truck, Dodge Dakota, Chevrolet Tahoe
North Carolina
Ford Truck, Honda Accord, Honda Civic
North Dakota
Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Ford Truck
Nebraska
Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima
Massachusets
Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Toyota Camry
New Mexico
Ford Truck, Ford Mustang, Honda Accord
Nevada
Ford Truck, Honda Civic, Chevrolet Silverado
New York
Nissan Altima, Honda Accord, Honda Civic
Ohio
Ford Truck, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry
Oklahoma
Honda Accord, Dodge Ram, Ford Truck
Oregon
Ford Truck, Ford Mustang, Toyota Tacoma
Pennsylvania
Ford Truck, Honda Accord, Ford Mustang
South Carolina
Ford Truck, Toyota Camry, Hond Accord
South Dakota
Toyota Rav4, Honda Accord, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Tennessee
Nissan Altima, Honda Accord, Ford Truck
Texas
Ford Truck, Chevrolet Silverado, Honda Civic
Utah
Ford Truck, Toyota Tacoma, Honda Accord
Virginia
Ford Truck, Honda Accord, Toyota Tacoma
Washington
Ford Truck, Honda Civic, Honda Accord
Wisconsin
Honda Accord, Ford Truck, Nissan Altima
West Virginia
Nissan Titan, Toyota Camry, Ford Truck
Wyoming
Nissan Altima, Ford Focus, GMC Yukon
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