Best New Car Deals for September
The end of month is when you typically get the best car deals. And the end of September is what the industry considers the annual change over in new car models. Dealers need to get rid of leftovers to make room for the 2013 models, which means deep, closeout discounts available on many models.
An added bonus to buying in September is that there's still a good variety of colors and options to choose from. The deals may get better the longer you wait, but you risk the chance of not finding the colors or options you want on your vehicle.
Consumer Reports released a list of new models that are currently offering the largest discounts off MSRP. Check out the list below, and make sure to use the CarWoo Deal Finder to get maximum savings.
| Vehicle | MSRP | Invoice | Potential savings below MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Fusion | $23,770 | $22,012 | 20%+ |
| 2012 Nissan Maxima | 35,900 | 32,943 | 20%+ |
| 2012 Acura MDX | 43,925 | 40,758 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Acura TL | 36,600 | 34,422 | 15%+ |
| 2012 BMW X5 | 59,045 | 54,380 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Ford Expedition EL | 44,145 | 41,250 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Ford F150 | 38,790 | 35,280 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Ford Flex | 34,775 | 32,530 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Ford Fusion | 29,765 | 27,408 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Ford Mustang | 27,105 | 25,194 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Honda Accord | 24,070 | 22,099 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Honda Crosstour | 35,370 | 32,409 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Infiniti M37 | 48,595 | 45,058 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Kia Forte | 18,350 | 17,510 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Kia Forte Koup | 17,950 | 17,130 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Lexus IS 250 | 35,840 | 33,393 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Lexus LS 460 | 74,050 | 68,198 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Mazda CX-9 | 35,920 | 34,025 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Nissan Altima | 23,490 | 22,070 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Nissan Murano | 39,655 | 36,583 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Nissan Sentra | 20,540 | 19,208 | 15%+ |
| 2012 Nissan Titan | 37,045 | 33,631 | 15%+ |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar, Edmunds, and 1-800 Car Show are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.California Residents - Important:
There is a new online car buying service called Roadster, available only to California residents, which I highly recommend you try - especially if you hate the stress of haggling with a car salesman. They provide an expert concierge who negotiates the price of the car and delivers it to your home with zero hassle - you never have to interact with a dealership. Here is my in-depth review of Roadster and why I recommend it.- Gregg Fidan
- Best Rebates, Incentives, and Lease Deals
- Latest Car Buying Scams and Tricks
- The Best & Worst Time to Buy a Car
- Which Cars You Should Avoid
About: Gregg Fidan
Gregg Fidan + is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
Latest Weekly Car Buying Tips
RSS Feed