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2023 U.S Passenger Car Sales Figures By Model (With Rankings)

Sales Figures & Rankings for Passenger Cars Sold in the United States

2023 Best Selling Passenger Cars In the United States (All Models Ranked)

The passenger car segment in the United States has been declining in recent years, as consumers have shifted towards SUVs and trucks. In 2021, passenger cars accounted for just 20.9% of new vehicle sales in the US, down from 31.7% in 2016. Many consumers are now looking for vehicles that can accommodate their outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, and biking. SUVs and trucks are better suited for these activities than passenger cars. Carmakers are cutting passenger car models and adding more and more SUVs and crossovers into the mix, which just exacerbates the situation. The COVID-19 pandemic has also had an impact on the passenger car segment. During the pandemic, many people began working from home and driving less. As a result, demand for passenger cars decreased.

Despite the decline in sales, the passenger car segment remains an important part of the US automotive market. Passenger cars are still a popular choice for consumers who are looking for a fuel-efficient and affordable vehicle. We expect that the trend will continue for the rest of 2023.

Here Are The Most Popular Passenger Cars in the U.S for 2023

This data table looks at last month’s total car sales volumes in the United States by model. We compare U.S market car model sales for last month with the same month last year. We also include the year to date sales numbers and compare with the same year to date numbers from last year. With both monthly and YTD sales numbers we have a growth rate column so you can better gauge an individual car models sales success in the U.S market.

Model Month Month LY Change YTD YTD LY YTD Change
Mazda 3 3,490 2,205 58.28 31,558 25,569 23.42
Volvo 60-Series 598 1,775 -66.31 14,940 9,281 60.97
Volvo 80-Series 169 0 0.00 169 0 0.00
Honda Accord 11,612 15,346 -24.33 136,301 167,548 -18.65
Subaru BRZ 365 291 25.43 2,688 3,652 -26.40
Toyota Camry 27,257 24,596 10.82 254,832 242,571 5.05
Honda Civic 16,532 17,228 -4.04 204,954 164,109 24.89
Toyota Corolla 17,954 22,272 -19.39 195,046 187,964 3.77
Toyota Crown 728 1,907 -61.82 18,162 14,961 21.40
Hyundai Elantra 12,151 9,456 28.50 113,769 116,759 -2.56
Lexus ES 3,599 3,093 16.36 33,883 32,034 5.77
Kia Forte 4,957 9,393 -47.23 106,050 104,528 1.46
Genesis G70 1,016 982 3.46 9,554 11,665 -18.10
Genesis G80 312 472 -33.90 3,415 4,598 -25.73
Genesis G90 178 68 161.76 1,195 1,090 9.63
Toyota GR86 698 794 -12.09 10,341 9,531 8.50
Subaru Impreza 2,501 2,662 -6.05 25,574 29,826 -14.26
Acura Integra 1,476 2,336 -36.82 18,199 27,170 -33.02
Hyundai Ioniq 6 837 1,239 -32.45 9,934 9,557 3.94
Lexus IS 1,367 1,685 -18.87 15,758 18,853 -16.42
Kia K4 7,901 0 0.00 7,901 0 0.00
Kia K5 5,818 5,200 11.88 34,294 54,794 -37.41
Lexus LC 68 149 -54.36 1,362 1,480 -7.97
Subaru Legacy 1,661 2,172 -23.53 16,303 21,793 -25.19
Lexus LS 140 169 -17.16 1,846 1,897 -2.69
Toyota Mirai 29 57 -49.12 375 2,661 -85.91
Ford Mustang 2,688 4,270 -37.05 42,382 44,139 -3.98
Mazda MX-5 Miata 911 531 71.56 6,691 8,100 -17.40
Toyota Prius 5,505 1,452 279.13 34,147 27,106 25.98
Lexus RC 157 142 10.56 1,527 1,456 4.88
Hyundai Sonata 6,300 2,460 156.10 54,730 35,112 55.87
Kia Soul 4,622 4,192 10.26 44,716 54,263 -17.59
Toyota Supra 143 85 68.24 2,472 2,182 13.29
Acura TLX 536 980 -45.31 5,816 14,553 -60.04
Subaru WRX 1,637 1,420 15.28 15,182 21,994 -30.97
∑ = 145,913 ∑ = 141,079 ∑ = 1,476,066 ∑ = 1,472,796

2023 U.S Quarterly Passenger Car Sales Numbers

This data table looks at quarterly sales performance for the passenger car segment in the United States. It includes all major passenger car models sold in the U.S market. We compare last quarter’s passenger car U.S sales at the model level with the same passenger car model sales quarter last year. We also include a growth rate too so you can see which passenger car models are growing and which ones are declining. The quarterly view of passenger car sales at the model level often gives you a better picture of what is happening than monthly because it takes out some of the month to month noise.

2023 New Passenger Car Sales Data by Month in the U.S

This sales data table looks at monthly sales performance for the passenger car segment in the United States on a month to month basis for the entire year so far. It includes all major passenger car models sold in the U.S market and you can see that the monthly passenger car sales trends clearly. Seeing the individual passenger car model sales performance in this way gives you a good sense of the momentum (good or bad).