Report: These used vehicles had the greatest year-over-year price increases in Seattle

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Used car prices continue to soar in Seattle as the nationwide microchip shortage impacts the market.

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iSeeCars.com, an automotive research firm, recently examined over 1.9 million used car sales in November. In the study, it found used car prices increased 26.1% or $6,849 in Seattle over last year in the wake of the microchip shortage. Nationally, it found used car prices increased 27.9% or $6,939 compared to last year.

“Used car prices had drifted down, slightly, since they peaked in June, but they are back on the rise again, with the average used vehicle priced nearly over $7,000 above where it was last November,” said iSeeCars Executive Analyst Karl Brauer.

The Nissan LEAF was the vehicle that experienced the most dramatic price increase, both in Seattle and nationally. Brauer attributes the LEAF’s popularity to the 2018 model’s increased EV range and overall improved vehicle performance.

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Keep scrolling to see the top five used vehicles that had the greatest year-over-year price increases in Seattle.

This photo provided by Nissan shows the 2020 Nissan Versa, a small sedan that has been recently redesigned and is a far better vehicle than the model it replaces. With the rampant popularity of SUVs, small, cheap cars are riding off into the sunset. If you need an efficient and low-priced vehicle, we suggest getting one of these sub-$25,000 models now before they’re gone for good. (Nissan North America via AP)Associated Press

5. Nissan Versa

% price change from November 2020: 42.6%
$ price change from November 2020: $4,665

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The 2020 Toyota Prius is available with all-wheel-drive.
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4. Toyota Prius

% price change from November 2020: 42.8%
$ price change from November 2020: $7,681

The Nissan Sentra was America’s sixth best-selling sedan in 2019, just behind the No. 5 Altima, according to IHS Markit. The 2020 model kicked off the Sentra’s eighth generation.
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3. Nissan Sentra

% price change from November 2020: 43.3%
$ price change from November 2020: $5,571

Toyota's 2020 Camry Hybrid XLE features a 2.5-liter inline Four with gasoline-electric hybrid system with 208 horsepower.
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2. Toyota Camry Hybrid

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% price change from November 2020: 48.4%
$ price change from November 2020: $9,285

Nissan Leaf compact five-door hatchback battery electric vehicle on display at Brussels Expo on January 9, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium. The second generation Nissan Leaf is fitted with an electric motor that produces 110 kilowatts (147 hp) and has a 40 kWh battery pack with an EPA-rated range of 243 km (151 miles). (Photo by Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images)
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1. Nissan LEAF

% price change from November 2020: 90.0%
$ price change from November 2020: $11,658

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