Best Car Deals for August
August 22, 2013
Although it's still hot outside, summer is slowly fading with Labor Day right around the corner. And the unofficial end of summer usually brings with it some great deals when it comes to purchasing a new car.
So what manufacturer has been offering the biggest discounts so far this month? According to TrueCar, Ram has been offering the largest discount below MSRP for 2013 models -- a whopping 10.9% , quickly followed by Ford at 10.5% and Chrysler with 10%.
As for the top discounts on 2013 models, the Chevrolet Impala holds the number one spot, going for 14.9% below MSRP. The number two spot is held by the GMC Sierra 1500 at 14.6%, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at 14.5%.
Be sure to check out the TrueCar Pre-Negotiated Prices to quickly compare real prices in your local region.
Biggest Discounts on 2013 Makes
| Rank | Make | % Below MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ram | 10.9% |
| 2 | Ford | 10.5% |
| 3 | Chrysler | 10.0% |
| 4 | Jaguar | 9.6% |
| 5 | GMC | 9.5% |
Biggest Discounts on 2013 Models
| Rank | Make | % Below MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Impala | 14.9% |
| 2 | GMC Sierra 1500 | 14.6% |
| 3 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 14.5% |
| 4 | Ford F-150 | 13.3% |
| 5 | Jaguar XJ | 13.2% |
Biggest Discounts (by Vehicle Category)
| Vehicle Category | Model | % Below MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| Large Car | Chevrolet Impala | 14.9% |
| Large Truck | GMC Sierra 1500 | 14.6% |
| Van | Ford Econoline Cargo Van | 13.4% |
| Luxury Car | Jaguar XJ | 13.2% |
| Luxury Sport Car | Infiniti G37 Coupe | 12.5% |
| Midsize Car | Nissan Maxima | 11.6% |
| Small SUV | Mitsubishi Outlander | 11.6% |
| Large SUV | Ford Expedition | 11.6% |
| Minivan | Honda Odyssey | 11.4% |
| Midsize SUV | Nissan Murano | 10.8% |
| Small Car | Ford Focus | 10.4% |
| Luxury SUV | Acura MDX | 10.3% |
| Sport Car | Ford Mustang | 10.1% |
| Subcompact Car | Smart ForTwo | 9.9% |
| Small Truck | Nissan Frontier | 4.4% |
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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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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