Best new car deals

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Best new car deals

Save money on Consumer Reports recommended cars

Last reviewed: February 2012

A great price isn't necessarily a good deal if the vehicle doesn't measure up. This month's featured vehicle has an attractive customer rebate that can save you extra money, and it is recommended by Consumer Reports, as are all models detailed below.

See all current deals on recommended cars. Other trims on the vehicles listed may also present good deals. The full information is found in the New Car Price Reports. Then, continue your research by comparing ratings, reliability, reviews, fuel economy, performance, and much more with our New Car Selector (available to online subscribers).

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse

$3,045 savings available (expires Feb. 29, 2012)

As we enter into the winter season, many people think that an SUV is a must-have if you live in a snowy climate. If that's where you're leaning, consider the Chevrolet Traverse. This large SUV is spacious with a quiet interior and a third-row seat that's roomy enough to accommodate adults. In our tests, the 3.6-liter V6 returned 16 mpg overall. Handling is responsive and secure, and the Traverse steers nicely. Rear visibility isn't great, but clever blind-spot mirrors in the corners of the side mirrors help reduce side blind spots.

Model	MSRP	Invoice price	Total Available Savings	CR Bottom Line Price	Potential Savings Below MSRP
2011 Chevrolet Traverse	$34,820	$33,120	$3,045	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+

How this information can help you get the best price

The key to getting the lowest price on a car is to know how much negotiating room you have. That means knowing all of the current sales incentives, including behind-the-scenes dealer perks. That information is what makes the CR Bottom Line Price the best place to begin your new-car negotiations. It's calculated by subtracting any rebates, dealer incentives, or holdback amounts from the dealer-invoice price. That gives you a good idea of how much negotiating room you have below the car's sticker price. Armed with those figures, you can often save thousands of dollars when buying a new car. Get the CR Bottom Line Price on your next new car through Consumer Reports' New Car Price Reports. Learn more about buying a new car and access calculators in our step-by-step guide to new car buying.

All current deals

Model Name	Expires	MSRP	Invoice Price	Customer Rebate	Dealer Incentive	Bottom Line Price	Potential Savings Below MSRP
2012 Acura TL	2/29/2012	$36,490	$34,017	no	yes	Get the Bottom Line Price	10%+
2012 BMW X5	2/29/2012	$57,595	$53,060	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	10%+
2011 Buick Lucerne Super	2/29/2012	$45,225	$43,447	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Crew Cab LT	2/29/2012	$43,405	$40,433	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS	2/29/2012	$35,270	$33,893	no	yes	Get the Bottom Line Price	10%+
2011 Chevrolet Corvette 1LT	2/29/2012	$54,995	$50,131	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT	2/29/2012	$24,230	$23,057	yes	yes	Get the Bottom Line Price	20%+
2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ	2/29/2012	$57,530	$53,569	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
Model Name	Expires	MSRP	Invoice Price	Customer Rebate	Dealer Incentive	Bottom Line Price	Potential Savings Below MSRP
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 1LT	2/29/2012	$34,820	$33,120	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	10%+
2012 Dodge Challenger R/T	2/29/2012	$30,920	$29,700	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	10%+
2011 Dodge Durango	2/29/2012	$36,270	$34,361	no	yes	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Ford Escape XLT	4/2/2012	$27,445	$25,640	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2011 Ford F-150 Super Crew 157" XLT	4/2/2012	$37,820	$34,387	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Ford Flex SEL	4/2/2012	$34,775	$32,530	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Ford Mustang GT Premium	4/2/2012	$34,505	$31,854	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Ford Taurus Limited FWD	4/2/2012	$32,950	$30,420	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
Model Name	Expires	MSRP	Invoice Price	Customer Rebate	Dealer Incentive	Bottom Line Price	Potential Savings Below MSRP
2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT	2/29/2012	$51,295	$47,774	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	10%+
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo	2/29/2012	$29,920	$29,480	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	5%+
2012 Lincoln MKZ FWD	4/2/2012	$35,630	$33,552	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	10%+
2012 Lincoln Navigator	4/2/2012	$61,670	$57,993	yes	no	Get the Bottom Line Price	10%+
2011 Volkswagen Golf	2/29/2012	$20,525	$19,735	no	yes	Get the Bottom Line Price	5%+
2011 Volkswagen GTI DSG	2/29/2012	$26,165	$25,149	no	yes	Get the Bottom Line Price	5%+
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen	2/29/2012	$21,865	$21,021	no	yes	Get the Bottom Line Price	5%+
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion	2/29/2012	$35,910	$34,507	no	yes	Get the Bottom Line Price	10%+