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Cars With the Largest Price Drops
October 25, 2012
Transaction prices on new cars tend to fluctuate from month to month - mainly due to supply and demand issues. That being the case, it's a good idea to keep track of prices in order to time your purchase wisely.
Each month, TrueCar.com releases a list of vehicles that have seen the biggest price drops. For October, the largest price drop was over $2,200 for the 2012 Lexus IS 250C. Other vehicles with large price drops include the 2012 Infiniti FX35, BMW 6-Series, Nissan 370Z, and Nissan LEAF.
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Biggest New Car Price Drops for October
| Category | Vehicle | Price Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury Car | 2012 Lexus IS 250C | $2,211 |
| Luxury SUV | 2012 Infiniti FX35 | $1,726 |
| Luxury Sport Car | 2012 BMW 6-Series | $1,470 |
| Sport Car | 2013 Nissan 370Z | $1,412 |
| Small Car | 2012 Nissan LEAF | $1,114 |
| Large Truck | 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 | $1,063 |
| Large SUV | 2012 Ford Expedition EL | $981 |
| Large Car | 2013 Chevrolet Impala | $942 |
| Small SUV | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | $837 |
| Minivan | 2013 Chrysler Town & Country | $827 |
| Midsize SUV | 2012 Kia Sorento | $801 |
| Subcompact Car | 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | $714 |
| Midsize Car | 2012 Mazda MAZDA6 | $551 |
| Small Truck | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | $91 |
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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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