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Last reviewed: January 2010

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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2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS I4

$2,881 total savings (expires 2/1/10)

Hyundai Sonata

Consumers can get a good deal on the current Sonata before a redesigned version goes on sale later this year. The Sonata is competitive in the family sedan category and has a number of features for the price. It has a roomy, nicely finished interior with simple controls. The ride is comfortable and handling secure, though not particularly fun to drive. The four-cylinder returns 26 mpg overall and electronic stability control is standard.

Model MSRP Invoice price Total Available Savings CR Bottom Line Price Potential Savings Below MSRP
2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS I4 $19,900 $19,056 $2,881 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
2010 Acura RL 3.7 AUTO (48-state only) sedan 3/1/2010 $46,830 $42,470 no yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Acura TL 3.5 AUTO 3/1/2010 35,105 32,673 no yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Acura TSX 5AT 3/1/2010 29,310 27,359 no yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2009 Buick Enclave CXL AWD 2/1/2010 39,380 37,214 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Buick Lucerne Super 2/1/2010 40,205 38,396 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Chevrolet HHR LT 2/1/2010 19,720 18,931 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT 2/1/2010 22,715 21,579 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1LT 4X4 Crew Cab 2/1/2010 34,615 32,192 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 3.6 AT 4WD 1LT 2/1/2010 33,745 31,889 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Ford Edge SEL AWD 3/31/2010 32,270 30,006 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
2010 Ford Escape XLT 4WD 3/31/2010 25,795 23,974 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 EL 3/31/2010 46,470 43,143 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2009 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew 157-in 3/31/2010 34,760 31,303 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 20%+
2010 Ford Flex SEL AWD 3/31/2010 33,600 31,251 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Ford Focus SES Sedan 3/31/2010 18,780 17,444 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Ford Focus SES Coupe 3/31/2010 18,780 17,444 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Ford Fusion I-4 SE 3/31/2010 21,225 19,553 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Ford Mustang GT Premium 3/31/2010 31,395 28,831 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 3/1/2010 34,240 31,652 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab SLT SWB 2/1/2010 $42,275 $39,316 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
Model Name Expires MSRP Invoice Price Customer Rebate Dealer Incentive Bottom Line Price Potential Savings Below MSRP
2009 Honda Accord 2.4 LX-P 2/1/2010 21,905 19,869 no yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Honda Civic EX 5AT 2/1/2010 20,255 18,653 no yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2009 Honda CR-V 2.4 AUTO 4WD EX 2/1/2010 24,695 22,977 no yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Honda Fit 1.5L 5 Auto 2/1/2010 15,700 15,148 no yes Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2009 Honda Ridgeline 3.5 Auto RTS 2/1/2010 31,305 28,363 no yes Get the Bottom Line Price 20%+
2009 Hyundai Azera Limited 2/1/2010 28,920 26,856 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Hyundai Elantra 2.0 Auto SE 2/1/2010 17,845 17,113 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3 Auto Limited AWD 2/1/2010 30,545 28,657 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS I4 A/T 2/1/2010 19,900 19,056 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Kia Optima EX AT 2/1/2010 $20,995 $19,620 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
Model Name Expires MSRP Invoice Price Customer Rebate Dealer Incentive Bottom Line Price Potential Savings Below MSRP
2009 Kia Rondo 2.7 AUTO EX 2/1/2010 22,295 20,865 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2009 Kia Sportage 2.7 EX AWD 2/1/2010 23,400 21,850 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Lincoln MKZ V6 3/31/2010 34,225 31,523 yes yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Lincoln Navigator 4x4 3/31/2010 57,850 53,230 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2009 Mazda CX-9 3.7 Auto Grand Touring AWD 2/1/2010 35,205 32,567 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Mazda5 2.3 Auto Touring 2/1/2010 21,250 19,900 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2009 Mazda Miata 2.0 Grand Touring 2/1/2010 26,350 24,346 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 25%+
2009 Mazda Tribute 2.5 Auto i Touring 4wd 2/1/2010 24,690 23,110 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Mazda 6 2.5 Auto I Sport Sedan 2/1/2010 20,320 18,792 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Mercury Mariner Premier I4 4WD 3/31/2010 27,380 25,435 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
Model Name Expires MSRP Invoice Price Customer Rebate Dealer Incentive Bottom Line Price Potential Savings Below MSRP
2010 Mercury Milan I4 3/31/2010 21,860 20,159 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S CVT 2/1/2010 21,840 20,476 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Nissan Frontier 4.0 LE Crew Cab 4X4 AT 2/1/2010 29,270 27,120 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 2/1/2010 $33,180 $30,389 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD 2/1/2010 30,830 28,401 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4X4 2/1/2010 39,110 36,219 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2010 Nissan Rogue SL AWD 2/1/2010 23,130 21,563 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Nissan Sentra 2.5 SE-R Spec V M/T 2/1/2010 20,080 18,725 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Nissan Xterra S 4x4 AT 2/1/2010 27,470 26,029 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2009 Pontiac G8 GT 2/1/2010 31,755 30,326 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
2010 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L 2/1/2010 16,100 15,376 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 25%+
2010 Porsche Cayenne S 3/31/2010 60,700 54,450 no yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T Convertible Sport 2/1/2010 47,345 45,120 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 20%+
2009 Saab 9-5 2.3T 2/1/2010 $40,405 $38,183 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 25%+
2009 Saturn Aura 3.6 XR 2/1/2010 27,250 25,479 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 20%+
2009 Suzuki SX4 Crossover AWD AT 3/1/2010 17,799 17,087 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2009 Suzuki XL-7 AWD Luxury 3/1/2010 29,079 27,916 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2009 Volkswagen Jetta S 6AT 2/1/2010 18,615 17,962 yes no Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Volvo C30 T5 M 2/1/2010 24,100 22,654 no yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2010 Volvo C70 T5 M 2/1/2010 40,000 37,600 no yes Get the Bottom Line Price 20%+
2010 Volvo S80 3.2 FWD A 2/1/2010 39,200 36,848 no yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+