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

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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