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Auto Overnight Averages
Product Rate +/- Last week
48 Mo Used Car
7.03%
7.05%
48 Mo New Car
6.78%
6.80%
36 Mo Used Car
7.12%
7.12%
36 Mo New Car
6.66%
6.66%
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