The 2013 New Car Buying Guide

November 22, 2012

This week, the editors of Edmunds.com released their 2013 New Car Buying Guide. In it, they offer comprehensive information and recommendations for every vehicle in the class of 2013. The guide is very well written and is meant to help you learn which models should be at the top of your consideration list before you begin to shop.

Below, you'll find their recommendations for Sedans, Coupes, and SUVs, but the full guide covers 7 other segments including hybrids, trucks, vans, and more. Be sure to use the CarWoo Deal Finder to get the best deals after choosing the vehicle you want to purchase.

Recommended Sedans
Under $15K	Under $18K	Under $25K	Under $32K	Under $40K	Under $55K	Under $70K	Over $70k
Chevrolet Sonic	Mazda 3	Ford Fusion	Chrysler 300	BMW 3-Series	Audi A6	Audi A7	Mercedes S-Class
Ford Fiesta	Hyundai Elantra	Honda Accord	Buick Lacrosse	Hyundai Genesis	Mercedes E-Class	Lexus LS 460	Audi A8
Hyundai Accent	Ford Focus	Nissan Altima	Ford Fusion Hybrid	Cadillac ATS	Lexus GS 350	Mercedes C63 AMG	Porsche Panamera

Recommended Coupes
Under $20K	Under $30K	Under $40K	Under $65K	Over $65K
Mini Cooper	Scion FR-S	BMW 3-Series	BMW M3	Porsche 911
Fiat 500	Ford Mustang	Audi A5	Mercedes E-Class	Audi R8
Hyundai Elantra	Volkswagen GTI	BMW 1 Series	Ford Mustang Boss	Corvette Z06

Recommended SUVs
Under $25K	Under $34K	Under $40K	Under $55K	Over $55K
Honda CR-V	Ford Flex	Audi Q5	Porsche Cayenne	Infiniti QX
Ford Escape	Mazda CX-9	Volvo XC60	Acura MDX	Mercedes GL
Mazda CX-5	GMC Acadia	BMW X3	Infiniti JX35	Range Rover

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- Gregg Fidan

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.

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