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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 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 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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