Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-13 11:29Core Insights - The passenger car market is transitioning from price competition to refined operations, with a trend of "anti-involution" expected to continue into Q4 [1] - The overall market shows a stabilization in prices, with the average discount rate for passenger cars at 18.5%, a decrease of 0.3% month-on-month [1][2] - There is a significant structural differentiation within the industry, with domestic new energy brands having a notably lower discount rate compared to joint venture brands [1][2] Market Trends - In October, the average discount rate for traditional energy vehicles remained high at 26.3%, with an average price decrease of 900 yuan month-on-month and an increase of nearly 1600 yuan year-on-year [2] - New energy vehicles maintained a stable discount rate of 12.8%, with average prices showing little change month-on-month and a year-on-year increase of 1300 yuan [2] - The price strategies among different brand camps are increasingly differentiated, with domestic new energy brands like AITO and Xpeng having discount rates below 10% [2] Segment Analysis - The SUV market is experiencing intense competition, with major models like the Volkswagen Tayron and Mercedes-Benz GLC seeing average prices drop to historical lows, with declines ranging from 4200 to 8300 yuan [3] - Average discount rates for popular SUV models such as the Volkswagen Tiguan L and Buick Envision Plus have increased, reaching 25.7% and 29.2% respectively [3]