Not the most imperative metrics, but CarMax says that the majority of car buyers have different priorities in their purchase: https://www.carmax.com/articles/st

Not the most imperative metrics, but CarMax says that the majority of car buyers have different priorities in their purchase: https://www.carmax.com/articles/stick-shift-index https://www.carmax.com/articles/stick-shift-index Anecdotally, I don't know anyone - outside of car enthusiasts - who drive a manual. Not only would they not consider it, a manual would be a non-starter. Note: I used to drive a manual, and I am in the first half of my lifespan.