In Adelaide, new-car drive-away prices swing with trim, options, and SA on-road costs (stamp duty, rego, CTP), but here’s the lay of the land: small cars roughly $22k–$30k, small SUVs $28k–$40k, family/mid-size SUVs $40k–$65k, dual-cab utes $35k–$75k, and EVs from about $45k to well north of $100k. On-roads and dealer delivery can nudge those numbers further, so don’t be shocked when the sticker gets stage fright at contract time.
Used pricing in Adelaide broadly mirrors national trends: recent small hatches $10k–$20k, family SUVs $18k–$45k, popular utes $20k–$60k, late‑model EVs $35k–$80k, depending on km and history. If you’re bargain-hunting, browse local dealers for new-car promos and scour Tradingpost for used deals you can filter by suburb, budget, and “I swear it’s for the family”. Always check service records, PPSR, and warranty coverage before you shake hands and hand over your life savings.