“Need any more proof that people are shopping small utility vehicles and luxury vehicles? The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class experienced a massive 367% gain week-over-week as it hits the sweet spot of what many consumers are looking for in a vehicle,” said Akshay Anand, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book Insights. “ With the GLA set to hit dealer lots starting this month, Mercedes has been ensuring consumers are aware of what the product has to offer.

In one of the more interesting riser lists, every vehicle this week is a high-volume, mainstream nameplate. The Fusion, CR-V, Corolla, Camry and Civic are all top 15 shopped cars on kbb.com, and all represent key vehicles in each manufacturer’s lineup. Perhaps because of Labor Day sales events, consumers check out pricing on vehicles they’re familiar with to find bargains on vehicles they trust.”

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