01June market pulse
Headline prices reset lower from May, while a comparable-basket view showed a smaller underlying change once the vehicle mix was controlled.
211,745
logic-consistent cars observed
1–30 June 2026
RM 59,800
median asking price
Headline median
−1.1%
comparable price movement
Versus May 2026
14.7%
matched listings reduced
Typical cut RM 3,000
The overall median fell 5.1%, from RM 62,999 to RM 59,800. Holding model, year, marketplace source, and specification comparable reduced that movement to 1.1%, showing that a less expensive June vehicle mix drove most of the headline reset.
02Price architecture and buyer access
June retained a broad value base: 43.3% of observed cars were below RM 50,000 and 69.0% were below RM 100,000.
| Price point | Asking price |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | RM 17,800 |
| 25th percentile | RM 31,800 |
| Median | RM 59,800 |
| 75th percentile | RM 125,000 |
| 90th percentile | RM 237,800 |
The budget segment contained 91,763 cars at a median RM 28,800, while the RM 50,000–100,000 core contained 54,437 cars at a median RM 68,999. Premium and luxury supply remained substantial despite the lower headline market mix.
03Market leaders and comparable pricing
Toyota led observed inventory, while Honda, Perodua, and Proton provided deep comparison sets across mainstream budgets.
| Brand | Observed | Median ask | Comparable vs May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | 34,226 | RM 77,000 | −1.19% |
| Honda | 28,641 | RM 56,800 | −0.68% |
| Perodua | 25,310 | RM 30,900 | −0.45% |
| Proton | 19,312 | RM 26,940 | −0.83% |
| Mercedes-Benz | 18,176 | RM 135,000 | −1.48% |
| BMW | 16,641 | RM 121,060 | −1.72% |
| Model | Cars | Median ask | Median year | Vs May |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perodua Myvi | 8,726 | RM 30,500 | 2017 | −0.40% |
| Honda City | 6,653 | RM 45,999 | 2019 | −0.20% |
| Honda Civic | 5,801 | RM 68,999 | 2018 | −0.34% |
| Perodua Axia | 4,221 | RM 25,000 | 2019 | −0.39% |
| Toyota Alphard | 3,955 | RM 186,800 | 2021 | −1.76% |
| Proton Saga | 3,899 | RM 19,500 | 2019 | −0.83% |
| Perodua Bezza | 3,757 | RM 32,800 | 2020 | −0.16% |
| Honda HR-V | 3,649 | RM 58,400 | 2019 | −0.89% |
04Seller repricing and regional supply
Most matched listings held their asking price. Where sellers adjusted, reductions were selective and often more frequent in specialist or premium cohorts.
143,126
matched listings
84.4%
unchanged
14.7%
reduced
0.9%
increased
| Model | Matched | Cut share | Typical cut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati Levante | 121 | 39.7% | RM 18,500 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG | 121 | 39.7% | RM 7,000 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 321 | 37.7% | RM 10,000 |
| Lexus IS300 | 230 | 36.5% | RM 5,000 |
| Toyota Alphard | 2,271 | 35.8% | RM 6,000 |
| Porsche Macan | 645 | 30.9% | RM 10,000 |
| State | Known-location cars | Headline median ask |
|---|---|---|
| Selangor | 40,658 | RM 72,703 |
| Kuala Lumpur | 34,400 | RM 88,000 |
| Johor | 24,099 | RM 59,888 |
| Penang | 5,116 | RM 48,800 |
| Perak | 4,747 | RM 34,000 |
| Sabah | 1,889 | RM 39,900 |
05Vehicle mix, age, and mileage
Sedans remained the largest known body-style group, while age and mileage created strong—but non-linear—price separation.
| Vehicle age | Observed | Lower quartile | Median | Upper quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | 19,667 | RM 79,800 | RM 138,800 | RM 263,000 |
| 3–5 years | 54,249 | RM 64,000 | RM 113,800 | RM 188,800 |
| 6–10 years | 78,263 | RM 37,800 | RM 58,800 | RM 99,800 |
| 11–15 years | 39,266 | RM 19,305 | RM 29,700 | RM 44,800 |
| 16+ years | 20,300 | RM 8,800 | RM 15,888 | RM 28,500 |
| Mileage step | Comparable discount | Cohorts |
|---|---|---|
| 50–100k vs under 50k | −5.9% | 588 |
| 100–150k vs 50–100k | −1.8% | 860 |
| 150–200k vs 100–150k | −2.1% | 479 |
| 200k+ vs 150–200k | −5.5% | 203 |
06Turn the report into a buying decision
Use the market report to choose where to look and what to compare, then value and inspect the individual car.
| Popular model | Lower | Midpoint | Upper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perodua Myvi | RM 26,059 | RM 27,072 | RM 28,765 |
| Honda City | RM 39,981 | RM 42,444 | RM 44,263 |
| Toyota Vios | RM 36,718 | RM 38,474 | RM 40,226 |
| Honda Civic | RM 57,077 | RM 59,706 | RM 62,264 |
| Proton Saga | RM 14,513 | RM 15,431 | RM 17,199 |
| Proton X50 | RM 52,839 | RM 53,868 | RM 57,137 |
A practical buyer sequence
- Set an all-in budget including transfer, insurance, early maintenance, and a repair reserve.
- Build a comparable set matching model, year, variant, mileage, and region.
- Use a vehicle-specific valuation rather than applying the national or model median directly.
- Verify identity, history, tyres, electronics, and mechanical condition independently.
- Negotiate the evidence-backed condition and maintenance gap—not only the advertised discount.
Open the full 19-page June report for detailed city, model, budget, depreciation, and specialist-segment tables. These tables are editorial analysis of asking-price patterns, not how a Carvaly valuation is calculated. Get a Carvaly valuation for estimated retail, private-sale, and trade-in ranges you can save and share. Understanding your Carvaly valuation explains how to read a result.
Frequently asked questions
Did Malaysian used-car values fall 5.1% in June?
Not on a like-for-like basis. The overall median asking price fell 5.1%, but much of that reflected a less expensive mix of observed vehicles. The comparable basket moved 1.1% lower.
Does the report contain completed sale prices?
No. It analyses observed advertised asking prices and matched listing histories. It does not claim to measure final negotiated prices or completed transaction volume.
Can a state median show where the same car is cheapest?
Not by itself. State medians reflect different model, age, specification, and mileage mixes. Compare the same vehicle cohort and include inspection, travel, and transfer costs.
Are the model value bands offers or guarantees?
No. They are orientation ranges for common cohorts. The exact year, variant, mileage, condition, history, warranty, and local comparisons must be assessed for the individual car.