Table of Contents
Executive Summary
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- Market for Black new and used vehicle buyers more than $27 billion
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- Figure 1: Expenditures by black households on purchase of new and used vehicles, at current prices, 2008-13
- Certified pre-owned cars attractive option for Black car buyers
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- Figure 2: Whether the vehicle in household is owned or leased, by race/Hispanic origin, November 2012-December 2013
- Most Blacks expect to take less than one month to research next purchase
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- Figure 3: Expected time for researching and buying next vehicle, by gender, February 2014
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- Figure 4: Price expected to pay for next vehicle from respondents who consider both total price and monthly payments to be important, by gender, February 2014
- Blacks looking to switch brands for financial reasons
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- Figure 5: Top reasons for planning to switch vehicle brand, by gender, February 2014
- Blacks seriously considering domestics brands
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- Figure 6: Any choice for vehicle brand seriously considering purchasing, February 2014
- Black car buyers rely on in-person experience
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- Figure 7: Any important resources when shopping for next vehicle, February 2014
- Young Blacks more trusting of car dealers
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- Figure 8: Attitudes toward consideration of car purchasing, by age, February 2014
- What we think
Issues and Insights
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- What efforts can get Blacks to the car dealership?
- The issues
- Implications
- Are Black women key decision makers?
- The issues
- Implications
- Are young Blacks too tech-savvy for the traditional dealership experience?
- The issues
- Implications
Trend Application
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- Trend: Experience is All
- Trend: Influentials
- Trend: Green and Lean
Market Size and Forecast
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- Key points
- Market of Black new and used vehicle buyers more than $27 billion
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- Figure 9: Expenditures by black households on purchase of new and used vehicles, 2009-19
- Fan chart forecast
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- Figure 10: Fan chart forecast of expenditures by black households on purchase of new and used vehicles, 2009-19, at current prices, 2009-19
Demographic Profile of US Black Population
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- Key points
- Buying power
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- Figure 11: Buying power trends among Black consumers, 1990-2018 (projections)
- Black buying power is growing at a faster rate than that of White consumers
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- Figure 12: Changes in buying power, by race, June 2013
- Black buying power more than $1 trillion
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- Figure 13: Top 10 states ranked by share of Black buying power, 2012
- Top 10 states with highest buying power represent two thirds of buying power
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- Figure 14: Top 10 states ranked by value of Black buying power, 2012
- Population statistics
- Black population growing at a faster rate than Whites
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- Figure 15: Population by race and Hispanic origin, 2009-19
- Black population growth slows
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- Figure 16: Asian, Black, and Hispanic populations, 1970-2020
- Children younger than 18 years old account for 27% of Black population
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- Figure 17: Black population, by age, 2009-19
- Geographic concentration
- Majority of Blacks reside in South, a different marketing approach may be needed
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- Figure 18: Black geographic concentration, by region, 2010
- NY, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Houston top Black metros
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- Figure 19: Top 10 cities with the largest number of Blacks, 2010
- Generations
- iGeneration and Millennials represent nearly half of Black population
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- Figure 20: Population of generations, by race/Hispanic origin, 2014
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- Figure 21: Distribution of population by race and generation, 2014
- Education
- Majority of Blacks seek college, while others may be relying on entrepreneurship
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- Figure 22: Educational attainment of Blacks aged 25 or older, by age, 2012
- Marital status
- Only one third of Blacks are married, compared to 50% or more of others
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- Figure 23: Percentage of married and not married people aged 18 or older, by race and Hispanic origin, 2013
- Blacks twice as likely never to marry, may trace back to history in America
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- Figure 24: Marital status of adults aged 18 or older, by race/Hispanic origin, 2013
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- Figure 25: Marital status of Blacks, by age, 2013
- Figure 26: Marital status of Black adults, by gender, 2013
- Employment
- Black employment rate is lower than for others, rebounding slowly after recession
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- Figure 27: Labor-force participation rate of people aged 16 or older, by race and Hispanic origin, 2002-12
- Income
- Blacks have lower household incomes, attributed to several factors besides occupation
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- Figure 28: Median household income, by race and Hispanic origin of householder, 2012
- Figure 29: Household income distribution by race and Hispanic origin of householder, 2012
- Parental status
- One third of Black households are headed by women
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- Figure 30: Households type, by race of householder, 2013
- More Black children born to unmarried women in 2012
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- Figure 31: Fertility rate, by race and Hispanic origin of mother, 2002-12
- Figure 32: Percent of births to unmarried mothers, by race and Hispanic origin of mother, 2002 and 2012
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- Figure 33: Black households, by presence and ages of own children, 2013
- Home ownership
- Four out of 10 Blacks are homeowners
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- Figure 34: Homeownership rate, by race of householder, 2001-11
Marketing Strategies
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- Lexus produces Verses and Flow TV show aimed at Black audiences
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- Figure 35: Lexus, Verses and Flow screenshot, 2014
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- Figure 36: Lexus, television ad, 2014
- Chrysler introduces Chrysler 300 Motown Edition
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- Figure 37: Chrysler, television ad, 2014
- Ford sponsors 14th annual BET Awards with contest to win Mustang
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- Figure 38: Ford, #MustangAndMe ad, 2014
The Black Car Buyer
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- Key points
- Blacks own fewer cars
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- Figure 39: Number of vehicles owned in the household, by race/Hispanic origin, November 2012-December 2013
- Majority of Blacks own conventional cars
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- Figure 40: Type of vehicle owned in household, by race/Hispanic origin, November 2012-December 2013
- Pick-ups owned by some more affluent Blacks
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- Figure 41: Type of vehicle owned in household, by household income, November 2012-December 2013
- Certified pre-owned good option for Blacks
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- Figure 42: Whether the vehicle in household is owned or leased, by race/Hispanic origin, November 2012-December 2013
- CPO vehicles used by variety of household income levels
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- Figure 43: Whether the vehicle in household is owned or leased, by household income, November 2012-December 2013
- Blacks most likely to have vehicles financed for five years or more
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- Figure 44: Length of total financing, by race/Hispanic origin, November 2012-December 2013
- Black car buyers less interested in Asian brands
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- Figure 45: Future vehicle purchase: expectation of next car bought by origin, by race/Hispanic origin, November 2012-December 2013
Time Frame for Next Vehicle Purchase
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- Key points
- One third of Blacks expect to buy car in next year
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- Figure 46: Time frame for next vehicle purchase, by gender, February 2014
- Less affluent Blacks unsure of time frame for purchase
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- Figure 47: Time frame for next vehicle purchase, by household income, February 2014
- Black parents expect shorter time frame for next purchase
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- Figure 48: Time frame for next vehicle purchase, by parent with child under age 18, February 2014
- Blacks planning to switch brands more inclined to buy soon
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- Figure 49: Time frame for next vehicle purchase, by planning to switch vehicle brand at next purchase, February 2014
Expected Time Spent Researching and Buying Next Vehicle
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- Key points
- Most Blacks expect to take less than one month to research next purchase
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- Figure 50: Expected time for researching and buying next vehicle, by gender, February 2014
- One quarter of more affluent Blacks expect to research for 3-4 weeks
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- Figure 51: Expected time for researching and buying next vehicle, by household income, February 2014
- Blacks expecting to switch brands taking more time to research
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- Figure 52: Expected time for researching and buying next vehicle, by planning to switch vehicle brand at next purchase, February 2014
Importance of Total Price Versus Monthly Payments
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- Key points
- Monthly payment important to many Black consumers
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- Figure 53: Importance of total price versus monthly payment when buying a vehicle February 2014
- More affluent Blacks more focused on total price
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- Figure 54: Importance of total price versus monthly payment when buying a vehicle, by household income, February 2014
- Monthly payments more important to Blacks switching brands
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- Figure 55: Importance of total price versus monthly payment when buying a vehicle, by planning to switch vehicle brand at next purchase, February 2014
Price and Payments Expected to be Paid for Next Vehicle
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- Key points
- Black respondents expect to pay $22,500 for next vehicle
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- Figure 56: Price expected to pay for next vehicle from respondents who consider both total price and monthly payments to be important, by gender, February 2014
- Household income has significant impact on expected price
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- Figure 57: Price expected to pay for next vehicle from respondents who consider both total price and monthly payments to be important, by household income, February 2014
- Black consumers expect to pay $288 a month for new vehicle
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- Figure 58: Monthly payment expected to pay for next vehicle from respondents who consider both total price and monthly payments to be important, by gender, February 2014
- Household income has significant effect on expected payments
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- Figure 59: Monthly payment expected to pay for next vehicle from respondents who consider both total price and monthly payments to be important, by household income, February 2014
Looking to Switch Brands at Next Purchase
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- Key points
- More than one third of Blacks planning to switch vehicle brand
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- Figure 60: Planning to switch vehicle brand at next purchase, by gender, February 2014
- Blacks looking to switch brands for financial reasons
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- Figure 61: Top reasons for planning to switch vehicle brand, by gender, February 2014
- Half of 18-34 year-old Blacks looking to switch brands
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- Figure 62: Planning to switch vehicle brand at next purchase, by age, February 2014
- Multimedia systems important to young Blacks switching brands
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- Figure 63: Top reasons for planning to switch vehicle brand, by age, February 2014
- More affluent Blacks more likely planning to switch brands
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- Figure 64: Planning to switch vehicle brand at next purchase, by household income, February 2014
- Pricing top reason for affluent Blacks planning to switch brands
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- Figure 65: Top reasons for planning to switch vehicle brand, by household income, February 2014
Brand Choices for Considered Purchases
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- Key points
- Blacks seriously considering domestics brands
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- Figure 66: Any choice for vehicle brand seriously considering purchasing, by gender, February 2014
- Young Blacks considering foreign brands
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- Figure 67: Any choice for vehicle brand seriously considering purchasing, by age, February 2014
- Luxury brands stand out among more affluent Blacks
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- Figure 68: Any choice for vehicle brand seriously considering purchasing, by household income, February 2014
Important Resources When Shopping for Next Vehicle
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- Key points
- Blacks want in-person experience
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- Figure 69: Any important resources when shopping for next vehicle, by gender, February 2014
- Younger Blacks rely on multiple resources
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- Figure 70: Any important resources when shopping for next vehicle, by age, February 2014
- Higher income Blacks research on dealer/manufacturer sites directly
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- Figure 71: Any important resources when shopping for next vehicle, by household income, February 2014
- TV, magazines still relevant for Black parents
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- Figure 72: Any important resources when shopping for next vehicle, by parent with child under age 18, February 2014
- Blacks looking to switch brands use third-party sites
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- Figure 73: Any important resources when shopping for next vehicle, by planning to switch vehicle brand at next purchase, February 2014
Car Purchasing Attitudes
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- Key points
- Subdued attitudes on finance, research, and dealership experience
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- Figure 74: Attitudes toward consideration of car purchasing, by gender, February 2014
- Young Blacks more trusting of car dealers
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- Figure 75: Attitudes toward consideration of car purchasing, by age, February 2014
- Lower income Blacks willing to cut spending in other areas to get vehicle they want
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- Figure 76: Attitudes toward consideration of car purchasing, by household income, February 2014
Appendix – Other Useful Consumer Tables
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- Time frame for next vehicle purchase
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- Figure 77: Time frame for next vehicle purchase, by age, February 2014
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- Figure 78: Time frame for next vehicle purchase, by household size, February 2014
- Expected time for researching and buying next vehicle
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- Figure 79: Expected time for researching and buying next vehicle, by age, February 2014
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- Figure 80: Expected time for researching and buying next vehicle, by household size, February 2014
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- Figure 81: Expected time for researching and buying next vehicle, by parent with child under age 18, February 2014
- Importance of total price versus monthly payment
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- Figure 82: Importance of total price versus monthly payment when buying a vehicle, by gender, February 2014
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- Figure 83: Importance of total price versus monthly payment when buying a vehicle, by parent with child under age 18, February 2014
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- Figure 84: Importance of total price versus monthly payment when buying a vehicle, by household size, February 2014
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- Figure 85: Importance of total price versus monthly payment when buying a vehicle, by age, February 2014
- Price expected to pay for next vehicle
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- Figure 86: Price expected to pay for next vehicle, February 2014
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- Figure 87: Price expected to pay for next vehicle from respondents who consider both total price and monthly payments to be important, by age, February 2014
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- Figure 88: Monthly payment expected to pay for next vehicle from respondents who consider both total price and monthly payments to be important, by age, February 2014
- Planning to switch vehicle brand at next purchase
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- Figure 89: Planning to switch vehicle brand at next purchase, by household size, February 2014
- Vehicle brand seriously considering purchasing
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- Figure 90: Any choice for vehicle brand seriously considering purchasing, by household size, February 2014
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- Figure 91: Any choice for vehicle brand seriously considering purchasing, by parent with child under age 18, February 2014
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- Figure 92: Any choice for vehicle brand seriously considering purchasing, by planning to switch vehicle brand at next purchase, February 2014
- Important resources when shopping for next vehicle
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- Figure 93: Any important resources when shopping for next vehicle, by household size, February 2014
- Attitudes toward consideration of car purchasing
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- Figure 94: Attitudes toward consideration of car purchasing, by household size, February 2014
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- Figure 95: Attitudes toward consideration of car purchasing, by planning to switch vehicle brand at next purchase, February 2014
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- Figure 96: Attitudes toward consideration of car purchasing, by parent with child under age 18, February 2014
Appendix – Trade Associations
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