Overhaulin' - Have new car prices gone up?

Have new car prices gone up?

I bought a new Camry LE in 05 for 17K, I bought a new Cobalt in 07 for 12,800. Now a little clown car like Mazda 2 is selling for 15K. What gives?

Prices are most likely going to increase with all the new technology that is out. Some cars may be slightly cheaper, but pretty much everything around here is increasing in $$$.
Higher metal prices and higher energy costs to make a new car.
OMG the prices of something rose over time? Get out!
It's called inflation. Labor is higher, the price of metal is double what is was 3 years ago. Price of tires are up 50% in a couple of years. Yes, car prices are up. In 2008 the government made it law to install tire pressure monitor systems, so yes it cost more to make a car.
well lets see, the camry is a decent (partially overpriced) car to go here and there thus 17k, the cobalt probably fell apart after 10k miles= cheap 12.8k and the mazda 2 is a new car with new tech better milage and drivetrain, just a little funny looking and more expensive for those features..... heres the key... quality, technology are really what makes the price