By most accounts the auto market seems to be improving, but there are still some new cars that will cost more in 2012. There is a large swath of models that will be more expensive, from American-made cars to foreign imports, and may be a good indicator of why consumers should visit New Jersey State Auto Auction for a used car instead.

At the top of the list was the Hyundai Azera. According to USA Today, the price of the mid-size sedan jumped a substantial 25 percent compared to its 2011 cost. A 2012 Azera will cost consumers about $32,000 which is up considerably from last year's sticker price of $25,495. Although it comes complete with some new features and some experts say it is much better off, that's still a pretty serious jump.

The Azera may have seen the steepest rise in price, but it was not the only one. Longtime consumer favorite the Volkswagen Jetta also made the list with a 9.6 percent raise in costs from $21,395 2011 to $23,445 in 2012.  As for American-made cars, the GMC Canyon had the biggest increase, going from $30,005 to $31,790 – a 5.9 percent jump.

If you're not interested in paying a high price for your preferred vehicle, a used Ford or Chevy may be the better option. According to AutoTrader, you can get a lot of great vehicles for under 10,000 including the 2004 Ford Mustang and 2005 Honda Civic.

New Jersey State Auto Auction has a wide variety of makes and models at your disposal, and not only are they affordable, but because they are CARFAX certified you know you're getting a reliable vehicle.