The Best Deals on Mainstream Cars

November 28, 2012

Consumer Reports released their list of recommended vehicles with the best potential deals this holiday season. Most of the vehicles are leftover 2012 models, which you should only consider buying if you intend to keep it for at least 5 years or longer. Remember, these vehicles are already considered a year-old, so you should expect significant discounts over the 2013 model.

All of these vehicles have met Consumer Reports' criteria to be recommended - meaning they all scored well in road tests, had average or better reliability in surveys, and performed well in crash tests. Check out the full list below and make sure to use the free RydeShopper to get the best deals on any of these vehicles.

Vehicle	MSRP	Customer rebate	Dealer incentive	Potential savings below MSRP
2012 Honda Pilot	$37,150	No	Yes	15%+
2012 Nissan Murano	39,655	Yes	No	15%+
2012 Lincoln MKZ	35,630	Yes	No	15%+
2012 Ford Flex	34,775	Yes	No	15%+
2012 Mazda CX-9	35,920	No	Yes	15%+
2012 Honda Accord	24,070	No	Yes	15%+
2012 GMC Yukon XL	51,520	Yes	No	10%+
2012 Chevrolet Traverse	35,585	Yes	No	10%+
2013 Chevrolet Suburban	59,435	Yes	No	10%+
2013 Kia Sorento	26,150	Yes	No	10%+
2012 Nissan Rogue	26,635	Yes	No	10%+
2012 Mazda5	24,820	No	Yes	10%+
2012 Infiniti M37	49,495	No	Yes	10%+
2012 Toyota Highlander	38,040	Yes	No	10%+
2012 Lexus GX 460	54,120	No	Yes	10%+
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6	40,220	Yes	No	10%+
2012 Ford Fusion	26,220	Yes	No	10%+
2012 Dodge Durango	36,990	Yes	No	10%+
2012 Toyota Camry	23,395	Yes	No	10%+

My Recommendation for Car Shoppers

TrueCar No-Haggle, CarsDirect, and Ryde Shopper 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

Each week, I'll keep you up-to-date on the latest car deals and news that might affect your purchase. This includes...

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About The Author

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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