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Top 10 Best Car Deals This Month
March 22, 2012
Each month, Consumer Reports picks their list of the top 10 best new car deals nationwide.
To qualify, the vehicles have to be current year models that have met Consumer Reports' criteria to be recommended. That means they scored well in testing, had average or better reliablity, and performed well in safety tests.
All of the models this month can be negotiated 15% or more off MSRP. Most come with cash-back rebates.
| Make & model | MSRP | Invoice price | Customer rebate | Dealer incentive | Potential savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | 24,230 | 23,057 | Yes | 20%+ | |
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 38,265 | 34,815 | Yes | 15%+ | |
| 2012 Ford Fusion | 23,770 | 22,012 | Yes | 15%+ | |
| 2012 Ford Taurus | 32,950 | 30,420 | Yes | 15%+ | |
| 2012 Honda Accord | 23,950 | 21,791 | Yes | 15%+ | |
| 2012 Mazda6 | 22,275 | 20,652 | Yes | 15%+ | |
| 2012 Nissan Altima | 23,490 | 22,070 | Yes | 15%+ | |
| 2012 Nissan Frontier | 28,445 | 26,708 | Yes | 15%+ | |
| 2012 Nissan Maxima | 35,540 | 32,613 | Yes | 15%+ | |
| 2012 Nissan Sentra | 20,360 | 19,040 | Yes | 15%+ |
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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
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