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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)

2011 Chevrolet Traverse

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%+