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10 Best Summer Clearance Deals
August 15, 2013
Believe it or not, it's already August and that means summer is starting to wind down. Soon there will be Labor Day festivities, then the first day of school, and before you know it we're carving pumpkins.
And as we all know, the end of a season usually means a sale of some kind. Car manufacturers are currently ramping up for their end of summer clearance sales, so if you're in the market for a new car now might be a great time to buy.
Forbes has the low-down on what they consider the top 10 best new car summer clearance deals. The list ranges from the Jaguar XJ to the Nissan Leaf. Make sure to use the free to get the biggest discounts on these vehicles. Also be sure to check out the TrueCar to compare real prices in your local region.
| Rank | Vehicle | Dealer Discounts | Financing Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaguar XJ | Up to $12,0000 | 0.9% to 60 months |
| 2 | Mitsubishi i-MIEV | Up to $10,000 | 0% to 60 months, 0.9% to 72 months |
| 3 | Ford F-150 | Up to $8,500 | 0% to 60 months |
| 4 | Nissan Leaf | Up to $7,825 | 0% to 36 months; 0.9% to 60 months; 1.9% to 72 months |
| 5 | Chevrolet Volt | Up to $5,020 | 4.7% to 72 months |
| 6 | Ford Taurus | Up to $5,000 | 0% to 60 months |
| 7 | Ford Focus Electric | Up to $4,000 | 0% to 60 months |
| 8 | BMW X5 | Up to $3,500 | 2.99% to 72 months |
| 9 | Chrysler 300 | Up to $3,250 | 0% to 60 months |
| 10 | Chrysler Town & Country | Up to $3,250 | 0% to 60 months |
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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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