The Best Labor Day 2018 Car Deals
This Monday is Labor Day, which marks the unofficial end of summer. And for those looking to buy a new car, this weekend is historically one of the best times to do so. That's because car dealerships are frantically working to move this year's vehicles off their lots and make room for next year's models.
Just as every year around this time, there are lots of great deals to be had if you know where to look. Using TrueCar's database of average selling prices, I compiled a list of the top 30 vehicles with the largest discounts off MSRP this week (this includes all incentives, rebates, and hidden dealer incentives).
Take a look at the full list below and see if any models you're interested in are on it. If so, this is a great time to move ahead with the purchase. And as always, make sure to use TrueCar No Haggle and Edmunds Price Promise to see the best prices in your area.
Top 30 Labor Day Discounts
| Rank | Vehicle | MSRP | Sale Price | Savings off MSRP | Savings % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 FIAT 500e | $34,290 | $24,498 | - $9,792 | 28.56% |
| 2 | 2018 Chrysler 300 | $38,552 | $30,024 | - $8,527 | 22.12% |
| 3 | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | $24,138 | $18,830 | - $5,309 | 21.99% |
| 4 | 2018 FIAT 500L | $23,495 | $18,465 | - $5,030 | 21.41% |
| 5 | 2018 Kia Optima | $26,278 | $20,739 | - $5,539 | 21.08% |
| 6 | 2018 Ram 1500 | $45,315 | $35,846 | - $9,469 | 20.90% |
| 7 | 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage | $15,963 | $12,653 | - $3,311 | 20.74% |
| 8 | 2018 Jeep Renegade | $25,841 | $20,538 | - $5,303 | 20.52% |
| 9 | 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | $17,157 | $13,654 | - $3,502 | 20.41% |
| 10 | 2018 Nissan Titan | $44,623 | $35,619 | - $9,003 | 20.18% |
| 11 | 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan | $29,208 | $23,316 | - $5,892 | 20.17% |
| 12 | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited | $24,946 | $19,933 | - $5,013 | 20.09% |
| 13 | 2018 Nissan Sentra | $20,415 | $16,358 | - $4,057 | 19.87% |
| 14 | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander | $28,497 | $22,896 | - $5,601 | 19.65% |
| 15 | 2018 Ford Focus | $24,864 | $19,993 | - $4,870 | 19.59% |
| 16 | 2018 Ford Fiesta | $18,874 | $15,279 | - $3,595 | 19.05% |
| 17 | 2018 Nissan Titan XD | $50,315 | $40,761 | - $9,554 | 18.99% |
| 18 | 2018 Ram ProMaster City Cargo Van | $25,839 | $20,962 | - $4,877 | 18.87% |
| 19 | 2018 Nissan Murano | $38,699 | $31,410 | - $7,289 | 18.83% |
| 20 | 2018 Nissan Altima | $26,502 | $21,597 | - $4,905 | 18.51% |
| 21 | 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport | $31,001 | $25,276 | - $5,724 | 18.47% |
| 22 | 2018 Volkswagen Passat | $28,277 | $23,088 | - $5,189 | 18.35% |
| 23 | 2018 Hyundai Sonata | $25,585 | $20,900 | - $4,685 | 18.31% |
| 24 | 2018 GMC Savana Cargo Van | $33,778 | $27,757 | - $6,021 | 17.82% |
| 25 | 2018 Jaguar XJ | $81,446 | $67,023 | - $14,422 | 17.71% |
| 26 | 2018 Kia Soul | $20,600 | $16,958 | - $3,642 | 17.68% |
| 27 | 2017 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van | $32,839 | $27,070 | - $5,769 | 17.57% |
| 28 | 2018 Dodge Journey | $28,981 | $23,906 | - $5,075 | 17.51% |
| 29 | 2018 Hyundai Elantra | $20,766 | $17,137 | - $3,630 | 17.48% |
| 30 | 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT | $23,953 | $19,778 | - $4,175 | 17.43% |
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.- Gregg Fidan
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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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