Cars with the Biggest Discounts
July 5, 2012
With 2013 models starting to hit dealer showrooms, now is a good time to start looking at 2012 models for the really big savings.
This week, I gathered pricing information on all 2012 models and sorted them by biggest average discounts off MSRP. These are the discounts that regular car buyers are negotiating nationwide.
The list shows the average discounts on the base models (including rebates), so different trim levels may not be as heavily discounted. Keep in mind these are only averages, and you may be able to negotiate bigger discounts in your local area. It all depends on the local supply and demand dyanmics of those particular models.
To find out if your local dealers can beat these discounts, I recommend you try the RydeShopper
Biggest Discounts on 2012 Models
| Vehicle | MSRP | Avg Paid | Avg CarWoo Discount* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Galant | $22,694 | $18,973 | 16% |
| Chevrolet Avalanche | $37,795 | $31,806 | 16% |
| Nissan Titan | $29,515 | $25,159 | 15% |
| Ford Escape | $22,265 | $19,171 | 14% |
| Chevrolet Malibu | $22,870 | $19,729 | 14% |
| Chrysler 200 | $22,415 | $19,370 | 14% |
| Ford Taurus | $26,350 | $22,773 | 14% |
| Suzuki Equator | $18,814 | $16,281 | 13% |
| Ram 1500 | $23,415 | $20,323 | 13% |
| Nissan Armada | $40,865 | $35,491 | 13% |
| Chevrolet Impala | $26,585 | $23,103 | 13% |
| Jeep Liberty | $24,320 | $21,136 | 13% |
| Dodge Avenger | $19,990 | $17,440 | 13% |
| Ford Expedition | $38,595 | $33,910 | 12% |
| Ram 2500 | $29,855 | $26,269 | 12% |
| Nissan Sentra | $17,210 | $15,176 | 12% |
| Ford Expedition EL | $41,245 | $36,442 | 12% |
| Ford Flex | $30,290 | $26,821 | 11% |
| Nissan Altima | $21,330 | $18,913 | 11% |
| Ford Super Duty F-250 | $30,060 | $26,708 | 11% |
| Toyota Tundra 4WD | $31,335 | $27,885 | 11% |
| Ford Super Duty F-350 | $30,780 | $27,433 | 11% |
| Toyota Tundra 2WD | $26,140 | $23,326 | 11% |
| Nissan Maxima | $33,200 | $29,676 | 11% |
| Ram 3500 | $38,995 | $34,887 | 11% |
| Lincoln MKS | $42,375 | $37,934 | 10% |
| Ram Cargo Van | $23,415 | $20,965 | 10% |
| Lincoln MKZ | $35,630 | $31,988 | 10% |
| GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid | $41,005 | $36,880 | 10% |
| Nissan Altima Coupe | $24,820 | $22,337 | 10% |
| Suzuki Kizashi | $19,764 | $17,809 | 10% |
| Ford Edge | $28,595 | $25,792 | 10% |
| Nissan Murano | $30,785 | $27,774 | 10% |
| Ford Mustang | $32,105 | $29,020 | 10% |
| Nissan Frontier | $19,835 | $17,937 | 10% |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | $20,464 | $18,517 | 10% |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar No-Haggle, CarsDirect, and NADAGuides 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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