Car prices in Krasnodar region average at approximately 1,970,000 rubles.
In the Krasnodar region, used car prices have taken a significant dive, with the average cost of a Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max dropping by 5.9% to 2.76 million rubles, and the Voyah Dream experiencing an even more substantial decrease of 6.5% to 5.56 million rubles [1]. The Exeed VX also saw a price reduction of 5.9% to 3.05 million rubles.
Experts at "Auto.ru Evaluation" have reported these price drops, which were observed in July [2]. The decrease in used car prices is primarily attributed to a combination of economic factors, including fuel shortages and high gasoline prices impacting demand dynamics and consumer purchasing power in the region.
Since early 2025, Ukraine’s drone strikes have taken several major Russian refineries offline, including the Volgograd refinery near Krasnodar. This has caused wholesale gasoline prices in Russia to soar (AI-92 increased by 38%, AI-95 by nearly 49%), while mass fuel shortages have been reported along major highways including routes near Krasnodar [3][4]. Higher fuel costs reduce the attractiveness and affordability of car ownership, particularly for used cars, which tend to be less fuel efficient.
The increasing cost of fuel and associated transport disruptions diminish buyers' willingness and ability to pay high prices for used cars. This pushes sellers to decrease prices to stimulate sales. Additionally, new car promotions by manufacturers like LADA with substantial discounts on new models likely incentivize consumers to consider new cars at competitive prices instead of used vehicles, further pulling down used car prices [1].
Carsharing services operating in Krasnodar with dynamic rental tariffs and convenience may also be impacting used car demand negatively [2]. The credit market remains cautious due to high interest rates.
Despite these challenges, the used car market in the Krasnodar region is far from a buyer's market. Many sellers are overestimating the value of their vehicles, which could present opportunities for savvy buyers to secure a great deal [5]. The current average price of a used car in the Krasnodar region stands at 1.97 million rubles [6].
References:
- Kommersant.ru
- Auto.ru
- Vedomosti.ru
- RBC.ru
- Forbes.ru
- TASS.ru
- Given the economic challenges due to fuel shortages and high gasoline prices in the Krasnodar region, it's interesting to note that the finance sector of lifestyle choices, such as car ownership, has been significantly affected.
- The decrease in used car prices in the Krasnodar region, as reported by experts, can be linked to the increase in fuel costs and associated transport disruptions, which reduce consumer purchasing power and willingness to pay high prices for used cars, leading to a necessary adjustment in finance for car sales.
