Industry Impact
- 69,062 69,062 Total Auto Jobs in State
- 2.5% 2.5% of State Workforce
- 26,296 26,296 Total Auto-Related Employers
- $8.96B $8.96 Billion in Total 2016 Car Sales
- 276,921 276,921 Total New Car Sales
Center For Automotive Research, “Contribution of the Automotive Industry,” published January 2015; Employer figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by Dun & Bradstreet; Compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit, sales figures represent new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016.
Tax Revenue
- $1.56B $1.56 Billion in Total State Tax Revenue
- 14% 14% of State Tax Revenue
- $225M $225 Million in New Vehicle Sales Taxes
- $123M $123 Million in Used Vehicle Sales Taxes
- $46M $46 Million in Sales Taxes on Auto Parts and Services
- $1.12B $1.12 Billion in Vehicle Use Taxes (Including Gas Taxes), Licenses and Fees
- $14M $14 Million in Auto Dealer Business Taxes and Estimated Dealer Title Fees
- $36M $36 Million Income Taxes from Payments for Automakers, Suppliers and Dealers
Center For Automotive Research, “Assessment of Tax Revenue,” published January 2015
Registrations
5,058,381 Registered Vehicles
By Body Style
- Cars 1,826,843 (36.12%)
- SUVs/CUVs 1,744,662 (34.49%)
- Pickups 1,047,218 (20.70%)
- Vans/Minivans 263,535 (5.21%)
By Powertrain
- Gas 4,742,986 (93.76%)
- Diesel 229,880 (4.54%)
- Hybrid 74,638 (1.48%)
- Electric 4,934 (0.10%)
- Plug-In Hybrid 3,939 (0.08%)
In Colorado, the average age of vehicles is 12.4 years.
The national average age of vehicles is 11.2 years.
Figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit as of December 31, 2016.
Sales
276,921 Vehicles Sold
By Body Style
- Cars 79,565 (28.73%)
- SUVs/CUVs 137,071 (49.50%)
- Pickups 48,202 (17.41%)
- Vans/Minivans 12,083 (4.36%)
By Powertrain
- Gas 257,308 (92.92%)
- Diesel 11,860 (4.28%)
- Hybrid 5,024 (1.81%)
- Electric 1,584 (0.57%)
- Plug-In Hybrid 1,140 (0.41%)
Figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit represent new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016.
Auto-Related Activity at Ports
Economic Activity From Past Decade
- $45.29 Million Total Imports
- $16.81 Million Total Exports
Economic Activity From 2016
- $1.95 Million Total Imports
- $532,594 Total Exports
Compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by USA Trade Online, figures represent port activity over the past decade and between January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016.
Fueling
- Gasoline Stations 2,363
- Electric Charging Stations 428
- Biodiesel Stations 6
- Compressed Natural Gas Stations 22
- Hydrogen Stations 0
- Liquefied Natural Gas Stations 0
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas Stations 53
Compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, figures represent fueling stations as of 10/11/16.
Colorado Consumers
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$32,359
$32,359 Average MSRP Per New Car
National Average $31,696 -
$63,909
$63,909 Median Household Income
National Average $56,516 -
$5,326
$5,326 Median Monthly Household Income
National Average $4,710 -
$589
$589 Median Monthly New Car Payment
National Average $576 -
11%
11% Monthly Car Payment as a Percent of Monthly Income
National Average 12%
Commuting to Work
- Drive alone to work (82%)
- Carpool to work (9%)
- Take public transportation (3%)
- Other (5%)
Figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit, U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2015 and Federal Reserve BAnk of St. Louis. Median Monthly New Car Payment computed for a 48-month loan based on MSRP with 20% down and an APR of 4.35%.
Colorado Automaker Facilities
316
Facilities
5,201
Employees
Compiled From Company Reports
Industry-Related Businesses
| Business | Facilities | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicles and Equipment | 316 | 5,201 |
| Suppliers, Parts and Tires | 1,905 | 13,628 |
| Motor Vehicle Dealers (New and Used) | 1,737 | 29,527 |
| Motor Vehicle Dealers (Used Only) | 1,597 | 5,921 |
| Auto Supply Stores | 2,037 | 12,078 |
| Gas Stations | 2,363 | 14,608 |
| Dealers (Special) | 711 | 2,103 |
| Property and Casualty Insurance | 44 | 579 |
| Car and Truck Rentals | 1,406 | 9,589 |
| Parking | 162 | 1,969 |
| Automotive Repair Shops | 10,970 | 36,582 |
| Carwashes And Other Service | 3,048 | 12,457 |
Facility and employee figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by Dun & Bradstreet.
Automaker Facilities In Colorado
FCA US LLC |
Location | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Parts Distribution Center | Denver | 54 |
| Denver Business Center | Greenwood Village | 65 |
Ford Motor Company |
Location | Employees |
| Denver High Velocity Center VC | Denver | 29 |
| Ford Credit Colorado Springs Business Center | Colorado Springs | 404 |
| Denver Regional Office | Greenwood Village | 20 |
General Motors |
Location | Employees |
| Customer Care & Aftersales - Denver | Aurora | 52 |
| GM Financial Branch Office - Denver | Denver | 49 |
Mercedes-Benz/Daimler |
Location | Employees |
| car2go | Denver | 2 |
Toyota |
Location | Employees |
| Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. Parts Distribution Center | Englewood | 69 |
| Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. Regional Office | Englewood | 5 |
| Toyota Motor Credit Corporation | Centennial | 13 |
Volkswagen Group Of America |
Location | Employees |
| Audi Test Lab | Golden | 18 |